Fill Dirt in Portland, NY

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Portland, NY area typically range depending on supplier and haul distance; expect roughly $15 to $45 per cubic yard as a general range. Final price depends on the supplier, how far the truck must travel, whether the material is screened or select fill, and the size of your order — request a local quote for an exact delivered price.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order; many local suppliers and haulers follow that or a similar minimum. Standard delivery is scheduled 2+ business days after ordering, next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee, and rural deliveries or long-distance hauls can incur additional delivery or fuel surcharges.

Yes — significant fills, changes to drainage, or work near streams, wetlands, or public right-of-way can trigger local or county permits in the Portland area. Before ordering large volumes, contact the Town of Portland office and your county building or soil erosion department (and NY State DEC if wetlands are nearby) to confirm permit and erosion-control requirements.

Suppliers rarely take back loose fill-dirt once delivered, and credits for excess material are not guaranteed. Common options are to sell or give away excess material through local classifieds or Facebook Marketplace, offer it to neighboring contractors or landscapers, or ask your Hello Gravel rep to check with the supplier before delivery about return or credit possibilities.

Yes — suppliers commonly offer basic fill-dirt, screened fill (fewer rocks and debris), and select or engineered fill that meets compaction specs; compacted or engineered fill costs more than basic fill-dirt. For driveways and foundations you may need compactable base materials (crushed stone or engineered fill) rather than loose fill-dirt; screened/select and compacted fills typically run 20% to 50% higher than unprocessed fill depending on local availability and hauling.

The fastest option is to use Hello Gravel's online calculator and checkout to check availability by zip code, then call 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 with site photos and access notes for a faster, more accurate quote. Provide measurements, desired depth, gate height, and any driveway or overhead obstacles to speed scheduling; next-day delivery may be available if you order early and the local hauler has capacity.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet and will cover about 324 square feet at 1 inch depth. To estimate: measure the area in square feet, multiply by the desired depth in feet, then divide by 27 (area * depth / 27 = cubic yards); add 5% to 15% extra for compaction and settling and round up to the nearest truckload.