Fill Dirt in Lima, OH

Fill dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than crushed gravel, so it is often the lower-cost option for raising grade or filling holes. However, fill dirt is not a durable driving surface—driveways require a compacted base and a top layer of gravel or pavement, which adds cost. For Lima driveways, consider using fill dirt only for leveling or subgrade work and gravel or crushed stone for the surface.

Typical fill dirt prices in Ohio range roughly from $10 to $30 per cubic yard depending on quality, volume, and distance from the pit. In Lima and West Ohio you will often see prices toward the lower end of that range, but exact pricing depends on local supplier rates and delivery. Contact Hello Gravel for a firm quote for your zip code and any delivery fees.

Fill dirt is mostly subsoil with few rocks and low organic matter, used to raise grades, backfill trenches, and fill low spots. Gravel is a crushed or washed aggregate used for drainage and load-bearing surfaces like driveways and bases. In West Ohio, use fill dirt for mass fill and grade work and use gravel when you need strength, drainage, or a finished driving surface.

Fill dirt is sometimes sold by the ton or by the cubic yard; typical per-ton prices in Ohio range roughly from $12 to $40 depending on density and delivery. One cubic yard of fill dirt usually weighs between about 1.1 and 1.4 tons, so to convert, divide the price per cubic yard by the tons per cubic yard for your material. For example, if fill dirt is $18 per cubic yard and it weighs 1.25 tons per cubic yard, the cost would be about $14.40 per ton.

Use the formula cubic yards = area (sq ft) x depth (in) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft: 2u0022 = about 6.2 cubic yards, 4u0022 = about 12.3 cubic yards, 6u0022 = about 18.5 cubic yards, and 12u0022 = about 37.0 cubic yards. In tons that equals approximately 1.1–1.4 tons per cubic yard, so multiply each cubic-yard figure by that range to estimate tonnage for ordering.

You should not rely on fill dirt as the finished surface for a driveway. Proper preparation includes removing unstable organic material, adding and compacting suitable fill, and then installing a compacted gravel base and surface material or pavement. In Lima's freeze-thaw climate it is especially important to compact in lifts and address drainage to avoid future settling or frost heave.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and typically offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Minimum orders start at 3 tons; delivery fees vary by supplier, distance, and site access—many Lima-area deliveries have free standard delivery but fees can apply for long hauls, tight access, or small loads. When you order, we provide a delivery estimate and any fees before you checkout.

Some suppliers and local contractors in West Ohio offer spreading and compaction for an additional fee, but Hello Gravel drivers can only perform tailgate spreading at their discretion and cannot guarantee full spreading or compaction. For compaction or professional spreading, we recommend hiring a local landscaper or equipment rental; ask our sales team for referrals and for bulk pricing—suppliers often provide better per-unit rates for larger orders.

Call 811 to mark underground utilities before digging or spreading fill dirt, and confirm property lines and local permitting requirements with Lima city offices if you are changing grade near rights-of-way. Consider drainage patterns and slope away from foundations, compact fill in lifts to reduce settling, and note that regional fill color and texture can vary due to local geology. If you need help estimating quantities or scheduling delivery to a Lima address, contact Hello Gravel for a tailored quote.