Fill-dirt in Cincinnati, OH

Delivered price in Cincinnati typically ranges from about $20 to $50 per cubic yard depending on supplier, screen/sifted vs raw dirt, access, and load size. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and shows transparent, location-specific pricing at checkout, so getting a quote for your zip code will give the most accurate cost.

Fill dirt is mostly fine-grained soil used to raise or level ground, while gravel is crushed stone used for drainage and stable surfaces. In Cincinnati projects you would use fill dirt for grading and subgrade, and gravel where water runoff and a firm base are needed.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet, roughly a 3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft pile. Depending on moisture and composition, a yard of fill dirt usually weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons loose, so use approximate weight when checking truck payloads.

Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it has little organic matter and is mined for bulk grading use. Prices still vary by supplier and delivery, so factor in hauling and whether you need screened or clean fill.

A 1-yard pile is about the size of a small ottoman or a medium trash bin, roughly 3 ft cubed. Lay it out visually by marking a 3 ft square and stacking to shoulder height to imagine the volume.

A tri-axle dump commonly carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards; at 6 inches depth one yard covers about 54 sq ft, so a 10-yard load covers roughly 540 sq ft at 6 inches. Remember loose dirt compacts, so plan for settling and order extra if you need finished grade.

You can place gravel over fill dirt, but the fill must be properly compacted and graded first to avoid future settling and drainage problems. For driveways in Cincinnati's seasonal freeze-thaw conditions, compact the fill in lifts and install a crushed stone base before surface gravel for long-term performance.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to level yards, but do it in thin lifts and compact each layer to minimize future settling. Also consider Cincinnati's clay tendencies and drainage; finish with a layer of topsoil where you plan to seed or plant.

Many full-size pickups can hold about 1 to 2 cubic yards loose, but weight limits matter: a yard of fill dirt can weigh over a ton, so check your truck's payload rating before hauling. For most homeowners, ordering delivered material from Hello Gravel is easier and safer than hauling by pickup.

Yes, bulk fill dirt is almost always cheaper per cubic yard than bagged dirt, especially for projects needing several yards. Bagged products are convenient for small jobs, but for grading or major fills, bulk delivery through Hello Gravel usually lowers cost and labor.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so at 2 inches (0.1667 ft) depth it will cover about 162 square feet. Keep in mind compaction and settling will reduce final thickness, so account for extra material if you need a finished 2-inch layer.

A common tri-axle load of 10 yards, at a delivered price of $20 to $50 per yard, would cost roughly $200 to $500, plus any accessibility fees. Final price depends on local supplier rates, site access, and whether you need screened or special fill, so request a Hello Gravel quote for exact pricing.

Account for local soil conditions: parts of Cincinnati have clayey or compacted glacial till that holds water, so prioritize proper grading and compaction to avoid puddling and frost heave. Also order extra for settlement, check local slope and runoff rules, and contact Hello Gravel to match locally sourced material to your project needs.