#411 Gravel vs Fill Dirt

#411 Gravel

#411 gravel is a blended aggregate consisting of #57 stone mixed with stone fines. The combination allows for excellent compaction while still providing better drainage than pure crusher run, making it a popular driveway and repair material.

Fill Dirt

Subsoil material free of organic matter, used for grading, filling, and raising elevation. Fill dirt is a lower-grade soil that lacks the nutrients of topsoil, making it ideal for structural and non-growing applications where settling must be minimized.

#411 Gravel

• ✓ Driveways
• ✓ Driveway repairs
• ✓ Road base
• ✓ Parking areas

Fill Dirt

• ✓ Grading
• ✓ Filling depressions
• ✓ Raising elevation
• ✓ Backfill
• ✓ Construction site prep
• ✓ Under slabs

#411 Gravel

• + Compacts firmly
• + Better drainage than crusher run
• + Smooth driving surface
• + Good for resurfacing existing driveways

• − Dusty when dry
• − Not decorative
• − Can soften if drainage is poor

Fill Dirt

• + Very affordable — often cheapest material available
• + Compacts firmly for structural support
• + Does not decompose or settle like organic soil
• + Widely available from construction sites
• + Ideal base under gravel or concrete

• − Not suitable for growing plants
• − Must be free of debris and contaminants
• − May contain clay that drains poorly
• − Needs compaction in layers for stability
• − Quality varies widely between sources

#411 Gravel

Blend of 3/4" stone and fine particles. Typically gray in color.

Fill Dirt

Fine to coarse soil particles, free of organic matter like roots, grass, or leaves. Color ranges from tan to reddish-brown depending on local geology. "Clean fill" means free of debris, rocks larger than 3", and contaminants.