Fill Dirt in New Ark, OH

Generally yes: plain fill dirt is usually less expensive per ton than crushed gravel in West Ohio because it is unscreened soil without rock or stone. However, fill dirt does not provide the drainage or stable wearing surface that gravel does, so homeowners in New Ark commonly use fill dirt to raise grade and then cover it with compacted gravel for a proper driveway.

Local pricing varies, but typical retail ranges in West Ohio are about $12 to $35 per ton for standard fill dirt. For an exact, up-to-date price for your New Ark zip code and delivery options, get a quote through our site or call 855-241-8884.

Fill dirt is mostly subsoil with minimal organic material used to raise elevations or fill low spots; gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and driving surfaces. In New Ark, use fill dirt to build up low areas or bring a site to grade, then add compacted gravel on top where you need a durable, draining surface like a driveway.

A typical tri-axle truckload in our regional network holds about 10–15 cubic yards, roughly 12–18 tons of fill dirt. At local fill-dirt rates, a single truckload usually costs in the ballpark of $200 to $700 delivered in West Ohio, depending on exact tonnage, distance, and delivery fees; request a quote for a precise number for New Ark.

For 1,000 sq ft: 2u0022 of fill dirt is about 7.4 tons, 4u0022 is about 14.8 tons, and 6u0022 is about 22.2 tons (using a regional average of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard). These are estimates; for final ordering, use our calculator or contact us with your exact measurements.

Often you can put gravel over compacted native soil if the grade is correct and there are no soft spots, but if you need to raise the grade, fill low areas, or replace organic topsoil, order fill dirt first. In New Ark's glaciated soils, soft or organic patches should be replaced with clean fill dirt and compacted before gravel is placed to avoid settling.

Yes — compaction is important to reduce settling over time, especially for base layers under driveways or patios. Many local contractors and equipment rental companies in the New Ark area offer compaction services (plate compactors, rollers), and we recommend scheduling compaction after placement and before topping with gravel or pavement.

One ton of fill dirt will fit in most heavy-duty pickup trucks but may be close to the vehicle's payload limit and can affect handling. For anything above our 3-ton minimum or when you need a full base spread, ordering a dump-truck delivery is safer, easier, and often more cost-effective in New Ark.

The best time is late spring through early fall when conditions are typically drier and compaction works better. Avoid frozen ground in winter and the wet thaw period in early spring in West Ohio, since overly wet soils are harder to compact and more likely to settle.

As an example, a 20 ft wide by 100 ft long driveway (2,000 sq ft) with 4u0022 of fill dirt and 3u0022 of gravel needs roughly 25 cu yd (about 30 tons) of fill dirt and 18 cu yd (about 22 tons) of gravel. At local rates this can run roughly $1,300 to $3,000 total including material and delivery, depending on material prices, exact quantities, compaction, and any contractor labor in New Ark; request a quote for a site-specific estimate.