Fill-dirt in North York, PA

For basic leveling work, fill dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than crushed gravel in the North York (Harrisburg) area because it is a simpler material without rock sizing. However, fill dirt is not a final wearing surface for a driveway; if you need a durable driveway you will still need gravel or crushed stone on top, which raises total cost. Ask Hello Gravel for delivered-price comparisons so you can compare the full cost of fill dirt plus a gravel wearing layer versus using all gravel.

Prices vary with supplier, travel distance, and material, but a tri-axle load (about 10 to 12 cubic yards) of basic fill dirt delivered in the North York area commonly ranges from about $300 to $900. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and final pricing depends on your zip code, delivery distance, and any access issues. Use our site to get an instant quote for your address or contact our team for a precise estimate.

Cost depends on how deep you want to raise the area. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches of fill requires about 6.2 cubic yards, and at 3 inches about 9.3 cubic yards; delivered fill-dirt prices in North York often range roughly $30 to $70 per cubic yard, so material plus delivery would commonly run in the low hundreds to several hundred dollars. Tailgate spreading may be available at checkout and performed at the driver’s discretion, but spreading and compaction are not guaranteed services.

Small depressions and low spots often take 2 to 6 cubic yards; a typical backyard grade raise can be 5 to 20 cubic yards depending on size and depth. Hello Gravel can deliver fill dirt to North York; drivers may offer tailgate spreading if requested at checkout, but spreading and compaction are performed at the driver’s discretion and are not guaranteed. For larger grading or compaction work, we recommend hiring a local contractor after delivery.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. That covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, and 54 sq ft at 6 inches. A standard wheelbarrow holds roughly 3 cubic feet, so one cubic yard is about nine wheelbarrow loads.

A full cubic yard is often too large for a standard pickup bed; most pickups carry roughly 0.5 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on the truck and bed configuration. Also, dirt is heavy and can exceed payload limits, so delivery by dump truck is the safer option for volumes over a few cubic feet. Hello Gravel offers delivery across North York and can advise whether pickup or delivery is better for your truck and project.

For simple low-spot repairs and modest grade changes, you can place fill dirt over existing soil, but proper layering and compaction are important to avoid future settling. For structural uses (driveway base, slab subgrade) you should compact the fill in lifts and consider geotextile or drainage measures where needed; these steps are important in North York’s seasonal freeze/thaw cycles. Hello Gravel delivers the material and may provide tailgate spreading, but compaction and geotextile installation should be handled by a contractor or site professional.

Cost depends on driveway length, depth of the base, and whether you need compaction. As an example, a 20-foot by 50-foot driveway with a 6-inch base requires about 18.5 cubic yards of fill; at typical delivered fill-dirt rates in the North York area ($30 to $70 per cubic yard) material plus delivery could run roughly $550 to $1,300, not including compaction or the gravel wearing layer. For a complete installed driveway (base, compaction, gravel, and labor) budget additional costs and request a bundled quote from Hello Gravel and local contractors for accurate pricing.

Fill dirt is appropriate to raise or level grade but is not a planting topsoil; if you plan to lay sod you should finish with several inches of topsoil. Hello Gravel sells and delivers fill dirt to North York and you can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading and compaction are performed at the driver’s discretion and are not guaranteed services. For compaction or final grading for sod/patio bases, we recommend hiring a local landscaper or equipment operator after delivery.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, which often converts to roughly 2 to 3 cubic yards for typical fill dirt, but availability of very small deliveries varies by supplier and zip code in North York. Pickup options depend on local suppliers; some locations allow customer pickup while others are delivery-only. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team to see exact minimums, pickup availability, and pricing for your address.