Fill Dirt Delivery in Jackson, MS by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Jackson, MS. Brown color.
Starting from $489.40 delivered to Jackson for 2 tons, our minimum order
Jackson sits on the Pearl River and serves as the state capital, and many of the yards and job sites around it share the same problems: heavy clay, low corners that hold water, and grades that need to come up before anything else goes in. Fill dirt delivery in Jackson, MS, gives you a bulk earth fill sold by the ton. This page covers where it fits, how to work out an order, and what to plan for when the truck arrives.
Where fill dirt delivery fits in Jackson, MS
Much of central Mississippi has clay-heavy ground, and clay can keep rainwater sitting in a low spot long after the storm has passed. Fill is the usual fix for that kind of dip. It also works for raising a backyard grade or leveling a lot before sod goes down. The material is pulled from below the topsoil layer, so it packs firm enough to build on.
How the price and order size work
Fill Dirt is sold by the ton, and the smallest order is 2 tons. The delivered price for your ZIP is calculated live and shown on the page before you check out. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, which adds up on bigger grade jobs.
Working out how much fill you need
Measure the area in feet and the depth you want in inches. Jackson jobs use the same math: multiply length by width by depth, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A cubic yard of this fill weighs about 2,200 pounds, so one ton covers roughly 0.9 cubic yards. For example, a 20 by 30 foot area filled 6 inches deep is 20 x 30 x 6 / 324, or about 11 cubic yards, which comes to roughly 12 tons. Round the order up, because fill settles once it is spread and packed. If you would rather type in the numbers, the calculator handles the conversion for you.
Typical fill projects around Jackson
- A hole left by a removed stump or tree: fill closes it so the lawn can be regraded.
- Backfill beside a new retaining wall or foundation wall: fill goes in behind and around the structure once it is built.
- A dip along a driveway edge: filling it keeps the edge from breaking down under tires.
- A side yard that falls too steeply: building it up flattens the slope so it can be mowed and used.
- A raised bed frame or terraced corner: fill supplies the bulk behind the boards or blocks before the finish layer goes in.
Spreading and compacting the load
Fill goes down best in layers. Spread each lift a few inches thick, rake out the clumps, and compact it before adding the next one. Building a grade in thin layers leaves fewer soft pockets than dumping the whole depth at once and walking over it. A plate compactor is the usual tool, and a rented one is enough for most yards. Before any digging or grading near the work area, call 811 so buried utility lines are marked first.
Fill compared with other materials on the same job
Fill is for building up a grade, not for a surface people walk or drive on. For a driveway or patio base, #57 Crushed Stone locks together and drains better than earth fill. Asphalt Millings is a common pick for lighter drives, paths and shoulders, and it is also sold by the ton here.
Delivery day and the drop spot
Jackson deliveries have their own page with the service details for this city, so check delivery in Jackson before you order. On delivery day, choose a drop spot as close to the work as the truck can reach without blocking the street, and clear a path to it. Moving fill by wheelbarrow is slow, and a clear path saves a lot of effort.
Ordering fill dirt in Jackson
If you want to compare how this material is sold across Mississippi, open the Fill Dirt in MS hub. To order, choose the tonnage on the product page, confirm the address, and review the total in the cart.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is a brown earth material pulled from below the topsoil layer. Most of it is subsoil, a mix of clay, silt and fine sand, and it holds together well enough to build up a grade. It has little organic matter, so it does its job as structure under the finish layer rather than as a place for plants to root.
The mix changes from load to load, and that is normal for a natural earth product. Heavier clay packs tight and sheds water slowly, while sandier fill drains faster and settles in a different pattern. Either type can build a level base, so the right choice depends on how the finished area will drain and what sits on top of it.
Because the material is natural rather than screened, expect some clumps in a load. Break them up with a rake as you spread the fill, and keep the surface you plan to seed or lay sod over free of large lumps. Orders are placed in tons, which makes the quantity easy to match to a grade plan.
What Fill Dirt costs in Jackson
In the Jackson 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 Jackson
Crews working out of Jackson 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 141,449, Jackson pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Jackson
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Jackson 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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How is fill dirt different from topsoil?
Can fill dirt go under a patio or a shed pad?
Yes, fill is commonly used to build a level pad before a patio, shed or small slab goes in. Ask your builder how they want the pad prepared, since they will know what the local inspection expects. For a slab that carries a real load, such as a garage or a building with a foundation, check the plan with your builder or an engineer before you order.
Do I need a permit to bring fill dirt onto a Jackson property?
It depends on the job. Some grading and fill work needs a permit, especially when it changes drainage, sits near a property line, or raises the ground around a building. A simple yard leveling project may not need one. Rules can change, so contact the city or county building or planning office that covers your address and describe the work before you order.
Which way should the finished grade slope near the house?
The ground should fall away from the foundation, so rainwater runs out into the yard instead of toward the walls. If water still pools after the grade is set, a drain or a swale may be a better fix than adding more fill.
Can I use fill dirt for a vegetable garden?
Fill alone is a poor growing medium, since it has little organic matter and often holds too much clay. For vegetable beds, most gardeners mix fill into the subsoil for bulk, then top the bed with screened topsoil and compost. Test the top layer before planting edibles, and consider raised beds if the native soil is heavy.
How can I tell if my yard has clay?
Dig a small hole about a foot deep and squeeze a moist handful of soil. If it forms a ribbon that holds its shape and feels sticky, it is clay. Gritty soil that falls apart when you open your hand is sandy. Clay that dries hard and cracks in summer is common in central Mississippi, and it drains slowly after heavy rain.
Is fill dirt suitable for backfilling a trench?
Trench backfill has its own rules, and what works depends on the pipe, the depth and local code. Some utilities and inspectors want a specific material placed in a set way, so ask the inspector or the crew doing the trench before you order. Fill can be a reasonable choice for general backfill, but confirm it meets the requirement for your project first.
Is fill dirt the same as the dirt I dig from my own yard?
Not always. Soil dug from your own yard keeps whatever mix you already have, which may be clay, rock or old topsoil blended together. Fill is sold by the ton, and the mix can vary from load to load. Reusing dug soil on site can work for some grading, but a delivered load is often easier to plan around than a pile of mixed excavated dirt.