Fill Dirt in Glenville, NY

Delivered fill-dirt in Glenville typically runs in the low-to-mid range compared with other aggregates. Expect roughly $12 to $35 per cubic yard delivered (about $9 to $25 per ton) depending on moisture, source, and haul distance from nearby suppliers in the Albany/Schenectady area. Prices vary with season, availability, and truck access, so check your zip code and request a quote for an exact price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and hauling fleets serving Glenville, Schenectady County, and nearby Albany/Saratoga vendors. Same-day delivery is uncommon and depends on supplier stock and truck availability; next-day delivery is often possible if you order early. Use our site to check supplier options for your zip code or contact our team for availability and turnaround for your specific address.

Measure the area (square feet) and desired depth in inches, then convert to cubic yards: (area x depth in feet) / 27. Multiply cubic yards by estimated weight (fill-dirt commonly ranges about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture) and add 10-20% extra for compaction and settling. Example: a 1,000 sq ft driveway at 4" is about 12.3 cubic yards; order roughly 14 to 15 cubic yards to allow for compaction and grading.

Fill-dirt contains more fines and holds moisture, so it is more prone to frost heave and poor drainage during Glenville's freeze-thaw winters than crushed stone or clean gravel. Road salt can work into fine soils and accelerate deterioration near pavement edges. For areas exposed to heavy freeze-thaw or winter salt (driveways, bases), local contractors typically prefer crushed stone or a drained stone base rather than relying on fill-dirt as a finished material.

Contractors in the Glenville area typically place fill-dirt in lifts of 6 to 8 inches, moisten to the right density, and compact each lift with a plate compactor for small jobs or a vibratory roller for larger areas. They recommend a minimum of two passes per lift and testing with a compaction gauge for structural work. Proper grading, erosion control, and keeping fill away from foundation walls during placement are common local practices.

Permitting depends on scope: minor yard leveling usually needs no permit, but large fills, changes to drainage, or grading that affects neighbors may trigger Town of Glenville or Schenectady County permits and erosion control rules. For jobs near wetlands, streams, or over a certain cubic-yard threshold, you may need approvals from the Town Building/Zoning Department and the County Soil & Water Conservation District. Always check with the Town of Glenville building and planning offices before ordering large quantities.

Local contractors often avoid straight fill-dirt for drainage and recommend free-draining materials: washed 3/4" crushed stone (#57) for footing drains, pea gravel for around perforated pipes, or a sandy gravel mix that sheds water quickly. If using fill-dirt to raise grades, they usually cap it with a layer of clean stone or topsoil plus a drainage course to prevent saturation and settling near foundations.

Fill-dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than crushed stone, so initial cost is lower, but it compacts and holds water, which leads to rutting, erosion, and more maintenance in Glenville's freeze-thaw climate. Crushed stone or clean gravel costs more up front but provides long-term stability, better drainage, and less maintenance for a driveway. For driveways in Glenville, most contractors recommend investing in a properly graded crushed stone base for longer lifespan and lower lifetime cost.

Order minimums apply (Hello Gravel generally requires at least 3 tons) and deliveries are by dump truck, so confirm access, overhead clearance, and preferred drop location in the Order Notes. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to assess it (this is at their discretion), and contact our team early if you may need permit documentation or a specific delivery window.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.