Fill Dirt Delivery in Saint Paul, MN by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Saint Paul, MN. Brown color.
Starting from $507.30 delivered to Saint Paul for 2 tons, our minimum order
A freeze-and-thaw climate is hard on yards. Saint Paul sees frost heave, washed-out edges and settled backfill every spring, and those repairs need dirt. This page covers fill dirt delivery in Saint Paul, MN, sold by the ton, the jobs it suits, and how to size an order. Two tons is the minimum.
Fill dirt delivery in Saint Paul
With around 310,000 people, Saint Paul has older neighborhoods with tight lots and alleys, plus newer builds on its edges. Minneapolis is 9 miles away. A delivered load saves you the time of loading and hauling it yourself.
If you went looking for fill dirt nearby and landed on a long list of yards, the simple route is to enter your ZIP here. The page shows the delivered price for your address, and the unit is always the ton.
How much to order
For a settled foundation backfill, measure the wall length, then the trench width, which is often a foot or two. Multiply those two by the depth in inches and divide the result by 324 to get cubic yards. The calculator can convert those numbers into tons for you.
Plan for compaction. Dirt placed in a Minnesota yard shrinks as it is tamped and as spring moisture works through it, so a small cushion on the order keeps you from needing a second small trip. Keep in mind that every order starts at 2 tons.
Best uses for Saint Paul properties
- Foundation grading: slope the ground away from the house so snowmelt does not collect at the wall.
- Frost-heave repairs: fill and re-tamp the dips beside sidewalks, steps and driveways.
- Bluff and slope work: rebuild washed-out edges before sod or plantings go back in.
- Base layers: fill under a patio, a garage apron or a shed pad.
Once the grade is right, finish with Premium Screened Topsoil for grass or beds. For a drainage layer or a window well, Pea Gravel drains freely and resists clogging.
Delivery planning
Saint Paul has narrow streets and alleys. Details about the service area are on the page for delivery in Saint Paul. Dirt is easiest to place in dry, unfrozen conditions, and a soft thaw can leave lawns rutted, so choose a firm spot for the pile. Winter orders depend on the ground being workable, so think ahead about when you can spread the load.
Working with Minnesota soil
Local ground is often heavy clay, and fill dirt behaves like it: sticky in a wet spring, hard in a dry stretch, and prone to settle if it is dumped thick. Work in lifts of a few inches, tamp each one, and let the last lift sit for a few weeks before you seed or lay sod if the schedule allows. Settling then shows up before the finish layer goes down.
Drainage matters more here than almost anywhere, since meltwater has to go somewhere. Look at where the downspouts empty and where the neighbor's yard sits, and shape your fill so the water leaves the lot without crossing a walkway, because standing water that freezes becomes a hazard.
Before the load arrives, walk the site once more and mark the low spots with stakes or flags. Marked spots help you place the dirt where it is needed instead of spreading it evenly and finding gaps later. Keep a rake, a tamper and a wheelbarrow close by, since fill moves faster while it is still loose, and a small crew can shape a backfill in an afternoon once the pile is down.
Pricing notes
This page does not show a rate because the cost depends on your address. In Saint Paul, fill dirt pricing shows up for your ZIP as soon as you type it in. Larger orders reduce the rate per ton, which is useful if you can group a backfill job with a regrade.
What to have ready
A sketch with measurements, a photo of the spot, and a note about gates or alley width make the order easier to plan.
Ready to order
Measure, enter your ZIP, pick at least 2 tons, and add unloading notes. Looking at options elsewhere in the state? See Fill Dirt in Minnesota.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is subsoil taken from below the topsoil, sold to raise grades, fill holes and make a firm base. It is brown, packs down well in layers, and is unscreened since it is not sifted or mixed with compost.
You will usually get clay, silt and sand with a few small stones. In Minnesota that suits backfill around foundations, a base under patios and walks, and a bulk layer in a yard regrade. It is not meant for planting, because it holds few nutrients.
The unit is the ton, with one ton at 2,000 lb, and the floor is 2 tons per order. The delivered price for your ZIP is calculated live and appears on the page, and a larger order lowers the rate per ton.
What Fill Dirt costs in Saint Paul
In the Saint Paul market, fill dirt is sold by the ton and priced at the gate before delivery is added on. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. One ton covers about 98 sq ft at a 3 inch finished depth, so a 400 sq ft driveway pad runs roughly 5 tons.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Saint Paul
Crews working out of Saint Paul tend to call for fill dirt on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is erosion control, typically laid in tight urban lots and infill builds with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is driveway gravel, which lands here in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. With a population around 311,527, Saint Paul pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Saint Paul
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Saint Paul stops, and sends a window the night before. Tandem-axle dumps need at least 12 ft of clear width and 14 ft overhead to set the bed; tri-axles need 14 ft of clearance on both counts and a level pad to tip safely. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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Why do Saint Paul yards need fill dirt so often?
Freeze and thaw cycles heave pavers, shift backfill and wash out edges, leaving dips that collect water. Fill dirt brings those low areas back to grade, and compacted properly it gives a lasting base for walks, patios and slabs.
How high should finished soil sit against the house?
Keep the finished surface a few inches below the siding and the sill plate, so soil never touches the wood. To check your work, run a hose near the wall and watch where the water travels. If it heads toward a walkway or window well instead of the open yard, adjust the fill before topping it with sod.
Can the truck unload in an alley or on a boulevard?
Sometimes, but it depends on the space. Saint Paul alleys can be narrow and boulevards may have rules about blocking the way. Tell us where the truck can reach, keep overhead wires and parked cars in mind, and plan to spread any pile left near the curb quickly.
What is the minimum order?
Nothing under 2 tons is sold, and fill dirt is priced by the ton at 2,000 lb each. Picture a settled patch beside a Saint Paul front step: a few feet wide and a few inches deep barely fills a corner of the load, so plan to use the rest on other low spots.
How is fill dirt different from topsoil for a regrade?
Fill dirt is unscreened subsoil meant for building up grade and filling low areas. Premium Screened Topsoil for the finish.
Is the fill dirt screened?
No. It is unscreened subsoil, so expect some small stones and clay lumps. That is normal for fill and does not hurt its job as a base. If you want a fine, planting-ready surface, order screened topsoil too.
How do I convert my measurements into tons?
Once you have cubic yards, multiply by about 1.1 to get tons, since a cubic yard of fill weighs roughly 2,200 lb. For a raised bed or a side-yard regrade measuring 12 cubic yards, that comes to about 13 tons. The calculator does this step for you if you enter the yard figure.
Does the delivered price include the truck?
Yes. The price you see after entering your ZIP is the delivered price to your Saint Paul address. Because delivery is already part of that figure, you can compare it directly with any other quote for dirt placed at your curb.