Topsoil in Portland, IN

In the Portland, IN area, bulk topsoil typically runs about $15 to $45 per cubic yard depending on quality and screening; that converts roughly to $12 to $35 per ton depending on moisture and density. Delivery often adds $0 to $50+ depending on distance, truck size, and access; Hello Gravel shows final delivery pricing at checkout and has a 3-ton minimum order. Prices vary by supplier and seasonal demand, so get a quote for an exact price.

Hello Gravel connects Portland customers with trusted local suppliers and dump-haulers in the Jay County area; available suppliers, delivery options, and spreading services vary by partner. Many suppliers offer delivery by tri-axle dump truck and some drivers will perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading is not guaranteed—request it at checkout and confirm with customer service if it is required.

For 1,000 sq ft, you need about 6.2 cubic yards for 2", 9.3 cubic yards for 3", and 12.4 cubic yards for 4". Using a rough conversion of 1.1 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 6.8 tons (2"), 10.2 tons (3"), and 13.6 tons (4"). Actual weight varies with moisture and composition, so order a little extra to allow for settling.

Portland’s freeze-thaw cycles and local clayey subsoils can cause heaving, poor drainage, and slow percolation if topsoil is shallow or uncompacted. To avoid problems, use a deeper topsoil layer for planting beds, improve drainage with organic matter or coarse sand, and avoid placing topsoil directly over heavy clay in high-traffic or load-bearing areas. Proper grading and erosion control are important to prevent washout during spring thaws.

Topsoil is excellent for gardens, lawn build-up, and planting beds, but it is not suitable as a driveway or farm lane base because it does not compact into a stable surface. For driveways and patios use aggregate base (crusher run or crushed stone) with proper compaction, and place topsoil only where plants or turf go. For landscaping beds in Portland, use screened topsoil amended with compost (about 10-30% compost) for planting; add coarse sand or grit if you need improved drainage over clay.

Small amounts of topsoil for routine landscaping usually do not need a permit in Portland, but larger earth-moving projects, grading changes, or work in regulated areas (floodplain or wetlands) may require permits from the City of Portland or Jay County. Check with Portland City Hall or Jay County planning/engineering before major fills or grade changes, and ask Hello Gravel for documentation if a supplier needs to provide weight tickets or delivery notes.

For planting beds and new lawns, homeowners in Portland typically add topsoil or surface amendments every 3 to 5 years to replace settled material and refresh organic content. High-traffic landscaped areas may need attention yearly, while established beds need less frequent topping—inspect after heavy rain or freeze-thaw seasons and add topsoil as needed to restore grade and planting depth.

Topsoil will not compact into a durable driveway surface and is not recommended for any load-bearing use in Portland. Use a properly graded aggregate base and mechanical compaction equipment for driveways and farm lanes; topsoil should be limited to planting strips or lawn edges, not the structural base of a road or driveway.

Homeowners in Indiana often blend screened topsoil with compost (10-30%) to increase fertility and structure, and add coarse sand or grit to improve drainage over clay subsoil. For turf or planting, a screened topsoil/compost mix is common, while limestone screenings or crushed stone are used beneath, not mixed into, topsoil when building paths or drive bases.

The best months to buy and spread topsoil in Portland are spring through early fall when ground is not frozen and conditions are drier for proper grading and establishment. Winter deliveries can be limited by frozen ground, muddy access, or truck restrictions, and very wet periods can make spreading difficult—schedule delivery for dry weather when possible and allow 2+ business days standard lead time or request next-day before noon CST if available.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.