Jefferson and Shelby counties
Dirt, topsoil and gravel delivery in Vestavia Hills
Revised October 2026
Delivered prices for Liberty Park, Cahaba Heights, Rocky Ridge, Altadena and Old Vestavia on the US 31 crest, with delivery notes for this side of town.
What the ground is like
The original city runs along the spine of Shades Mountain on US 31, so most older lots are steep sandstone hillsides with shallow, rocky soil and fast runoff. Cahaba Heights and Liberty Park sit lower in the Cahaba River valley on shale and red clay, with floodplain ground near the river and Little Shades Creek. Retaining walls, terraced backyards and washed-out slopes are the typical reasons fill is needed here.
Getting a truck in
Mountain streets are narrow and curvy with steep driveways, and Liberty Park is a large HOA community with restrictions on contractor traffic and staging; plan for small-load drops on hillside lots.
What people in Vestavia Hills order
- Fill dirtRaise a low spot, build a pad, fill a hole or bring a lot to grade.$150 to $350 a load
- TopsoilStart a lawn, level a yard, fill raised beds or top-dress what you have.$300 to $650 a load
- Gravel and stoneDriveways, parking pads, drainage, base under concrete or pavers.$400 to $900 a load
- Dirt removal and gradingGet rid of a pile, strip a lot, spread what you ordered, fix the grade.$150 to $500 per load
Questions people ask
Do you deliver to Vestavia Hills?
Yes. Vestavia Hills is one of the 25 cities covered, in Jefferson and Shelby counties. Deliveries go to Liberty Park, Cahaba Heights, Rocky Ridge, Altadena and Old Vestavia on the US 31 crest and the county roads around them.
What does a truckload of dirt cost in Vestavia Hills?
A tandem load of fill dirt, about 12 yards, usually runs $150 to $350 delivered. Screened topsoil runs $300 to $650 a load. Stone is sold by the ton. Distance from the yard or quarry moves the price, so the quote is specific to your address.
Can a dump truck get to my lot?
Mountain streets are narrow and curvy with steep driveways, and Liberty Park is a large HOA community with restrictions on contractor traffic and staging; plan for small-load drops on hillside lots. Say what the access is like on the quote form and the price will allow for the right truck or a street drop.
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