Fill Dirt in North Augusta, ME

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the North Augusta area typically run in the range of $15 to $40 per ton depending on volume, distance, and material quality. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and exact pricing is available by getting a quote for your zip code and delivery location.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 13 cubic yards of material, which for fill-dirt usually equals roughly 12 to 20 tons depending on moisture and composition. Delivered price for a full truck in the North Augusta area often ranges from several hundred to around $1,000; factors that change the cost include distance, site access, and whether the driver can dump in a single pass.

To calculate volume, multiply area by depth: a 20x20 ft area is 400 sq ft. For 4 inches of fill you need about 5 cubic yards (400 x 4/12 = 133 cubic feet = 5 cu yd), which is roughly 6 to 9 tons of fill-dirt depending on density. For deeper fills scale proportionally and request a quote to nail down weight and price.

Whether 1 ton fits depends on your truck’s payload rating and the dirt’s volume. Many mid-size pickups have payload limits under 2,000 lb, so while the dirt might physically fit in the bed, it can easily exceed the truck’s payload rating and risk damage or unsafe driving — a small dump truck or ordering by the minimum 3 tons from Hello Gravel is usually safer.

Fill-dirt is intended for raising grade and backfill, not as a finished driveway base or surface. For driveways you should use a compactable base like crushed stone or gravel; those materials provide drainage and load-bearing capacity that plain fill-dirt does not.

Coverage depends on depth. As a rule of thumb, 1 ton of fill-dirt is roughly 0.6–0.8 cubic yards, so it will cover about 40–120 sq ft at shallow depths: for example, at 2 inches depth expect roughly 80–120 sq ft, while at 6 inches it will cover about 25–40 sq ft. Use our material calculator or request help from our team to get a precise estimate for your project.

You can order fill-dirt through Hello Gravel’s website by entering your zip code to see local suppliers and scheduling delivery. We work with local haulers that serve North Augusta, provide transparent pricing, and offer standard delivery in 2+ business days or a next-day option if you order before noon CST and it’s available in your area.

Because Hello Gravel sources locally, fill-dirt in North Augusta will reflect regional geology and may contain a mix of sand, silt, clay, and occasional stones or organic material. If you need clean, stone-free material or engineered fill, mention that in Order Notes and request a product description or sample — we’ll connect you with appropriate local suppliers, but exact composition can vary.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion and if it can be done safely for the site. Request spreading at checkout and note that it is not guaranteed; drivers will assess access, slope, and safety on arrival before deciding whether to spread.

Clear and mark the preferred drop zone, keeping a wide, firm access route for dump trucks; in North Augusta’s wet or freeze-thaw seasons, soft ground may require the truck to stop farther out or avoid the lawn. If ground is frozen, covered in snow, or saturated, discuss site conditions with our team before delivery so the hauler can plan for access and any surcharge if extra handling is needed.