Fill Dirt in Parma, OH

Typical delivered prices for clean fill dirt in the Cleveland-Elyria/Parma area generally fall in the range of about $12 to $30 per cubic yard, depending on moisture, gradation, and supplier. Exact price depends on your exact address, access for the truck, and whether delivery is flat-dumped or requires extra handling, so get a tailored quote for the best number.

Tri-axle truckloads (about 10–15 cubic yards) in Parma typically cost roughly $120 to $450 delivered, based on the per-yard range and whether the load is 10 or 15 cubic yards. Final cost can vary by supplier, delivery distance, and site access, so request a truckload quote for your property to confirm pricing.

Occasionally local contractors or municipalities offer free fill dirt from demolition or grading projects, but free material almost always still carries delivery and handling charges to Parma. Hello Gravel sources materials from local suppliers and will show any delivery fees up front; if you find a free source, plan to budget for trucking and placement costs.

Assuming a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway, you would need about 2.5 cubic yards to add 4 inches, about 3.7 cubic yards for 6 inches, and about 4.9 cubic yards for 8 inches. Using local delivered fill-dirt pricing of roughly $12 to $30 per cubic yard, material cost would be about $30–$150 for 4 inches or $45–$110 for 6 inches, plus any compaction or spreading labor (typically an additional $8–$25 per cubic yard or a contractor hourly rate). For full accuracy, measure your actual width and depth and request a quote that includes delivery and optional placement.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper per cubic yard for raising grade and filling low spots, but it is not a good long-term driving surface. For a driveway base and long-term performance, a crushed stone or aggregate base topped with 3/4u0022 gravel or compacted crusher run is recommended; use fill dirt only to establish grade before installing a proper base.

If your existing dirt is stable, well-draining, and close to the desired grade, you can often place gravel directly over it after minor grading. If the soil is soft, has potholes, or collects water, you should bring in clean fill and compact it before placing a gravel base. Hello Gravel can deliver the material, but spreading and compaction are at the driver’s discretion; typical contractor prep and compaction rates in the Parma area range roughly $8 to $25 per cubic yard or $50 to $120 per hour depending on crew size and equipment.

Typical local ranges you can expect in the Cleveland-Elyria/Parma market are: fill dirt about $12–$30 per cubic yard, crushed stone or crusher run about $25–$50 per cubic yard, and landscape gravel or decorative stone about $30–$60 per cubic yard. Some suppliers price by the ton (one cubic yard of fill dirt is roughly 1.0–1.35 tons), and whether delivery is included depends on the listed price and your location, so confirm on the quote if delivery and dumping are included.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is generally 3 tons, and standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries are made by dump truck (typically tri-axle) and fees depend on distance, site access, and whether special placement is requested; you will see delivery options and any fees during checkout.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading or compaction services as part of delivery. For labor and equipment, local contractors commonly charge roughly $8–$25 per cubic yard for spreading/compaction or $50–$120 per hour for a crew with compaction equipment; contact local contractors for firm installation bids.

Large fills that change drainage or exceed local thresholds can trigger grading, zoning, or stormwater permits in Parma, so check with the Parma Building and Engineering departments before importing substantial material. Hello Gravel can provide delivery tickets, material descriptions, and weight information to help with permit applications, but customers are responsible for obtaining any required permits and ensuring compliance.

A cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs about 2,000 to 2,700 pounds, which is roughly 1.0 to 1.35 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Suppliers quote by the ton when weight affects hauling and disposal costs; always confirm whether your Hello Gravel quote is per cubic yard or per ton so you know what the price includes.