Fill Dirt in South Jamaica, NY

Delivered prices vary by supplier and exact material, but in South Jamaica fill-dirt typically runs roughly $15 to $45 per ton (about $18 to $60 per cubic yard). A single truckload (depending on truck size and weight limits) often contains 10 to 20 tons, so expect a material-only cost range of about $150 to $900, plus any delivery or local fees. Request a quote on checkout for exact pricing to your zip code.

Hello Gravel usually coordinates tri-axle or tandem dump trucks; in South Jamaica these trucks commonly carry about 10 to 20 tons of fill-dirt depending on truck type. Volume-wise that is roughly 8 to 14 cubic yards for most local dump trucks. Final truck size and load will be confirmed at booking because NYC road and curb access can affect the vehicle used.

Both pricing methods are used locally, but many New York suppliers and haulers price fill-dirt by the ton because urban deliveries are weight-sensitive. Hello Gravel shows per-ton pricing and also provides yard estimates using a standard conversion so you can compare and calculate coverage. If you need a yard-based price, ask the supplier or check the product page for a yards-to-tons conversion.

Use this formula: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in feet) / 27. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons, so plan on roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard; for example, a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway at 4 inches deep needs about 2.5 cubic yards or roughly 3 to 4 tons. Always add 5-10% extra for compaction and settlement.

Assuming a typical single-car 20 ft by 10 ft driveway filled to about 4 inches, you will need around 2.5 cubic yards (about 3 to 4 tons). At a typical South Jamaica material rate of $15 to $45 per ton, material cost will commonly fall in the $50 to $200 range, with delivery and any spreading/compaction fees on top. Get an exact quote on Hello Gravel by entering your zip code and preferred delivery date.

Fill-dirt is one of the less expensive materials for filling low spots or raising grade, but it is not a recommended finished driveway surface because it settles and can rut under traffic. For durable driveways that meet local building or NYC agency requirements, contractors typically use compacted crushed stone or a crushed stone base topped with surface material; use fill-dirt for sub-grade raising, not the final wear layer. If you need help specifying a build-up that meets local rules, contact our team for guidance.

Fill-dirt is a fine, compactable material used to raise grade or fill holes, not as a finished wearing surface. For driveway surfaces in South Jamaica you generally want coarse, well-graded crushed stone (commonly 3/8u0022 to 3/4u0022 or 10mm to 20mm depending on supplier) over a compacted base; choose coarser stone for drainage and load-bearing and use finer stone only as a top dressing. Talk to your contractor or our team about layering: compacted fill-dirt as sub-grade, then a crushed stone base, then the surface stone.

Coverage depends on depth: at 2 inches one ton of fill-dirt covers roughly 120 to 130 sq ft; at 3 inches about 80 to 90 sq ft; at 4 inches about 60 to 65 sq ft. These are rule-of-thumb figures using a typical conversion of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard; always round up to allow for compaction and uneven grade.

Yes. South Jamaica is part of New York City, so curb access, narrow streets, parking restrictions, and local weight limits can affect truck choice and drop location. Drivers may not be able to dump in the exact spot you want if there is limited access, and permits or alternate staging might be required for large commercial drops; request delivery details at checkout and note access constraints in Order Notes. Our checkout will also confirm truck size and any additional fees before booking.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible; we will do our best to accommodate changes before your order is processed or dispatched. Changes become harder after the supplier schedules a truck, so provide the new quantity, delivery date, or access notes quickly; we will confirm what is possible and any additional charges. See our policies on the site for full details.