Fill Dirt in Indianapolis, IN

Yes. In Indianapolis fill dirt is usually less expensive per cubic yard than gravel because it is unprocessed soil and often sourced locally. Prices vary by supplier and delivery distance, so check Hello Gravel for a local quote and exact pricing.

Costs vary by volume, supplier, and delivery, but expect a typical tri-axle load (about 10-12 cubic yards) to range broadly depending on source and haul distance. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout or call our team for an exact Indianapolis quote based on your address and desired delivery date.

Fill dirt is compactable soil used to raise or level ground and usually contains minimal organic material, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage, driveways, and stabilization. For grading or building up a yard in Indianapolis you would use fill dirt; for driveways or drainage layers you would use gravel.

Late spring through early fall is ideal because the ground is unfrozen and conditions are drier for grading and compaction. Fall can work well for larger projects, but avoid times of heavy rain or frozen ground in winter to reduce settling and compaction problems.

Use the rule: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in inches) / 324. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches depth needs about 12.3 cubic yards of fill dirt. Order a little extra (5-10%) to account for settling and grading.

You can, but only after the fill dirt is properly graded and compacted in lifts; otherwise the gravel will settle and become uneven. For driveways in Indianapolis we recommend a compacted fill or subbase layer and a geotextile if drainage or soft spots are a concern.

One cubic yard is a roughly 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft pile. It covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth or about 81 sq ft at 4 inches, which helps you visualize how much you need for grading jobs around Indianapolis homes.

Some full-size pickup beds can carry about 1 cubic yard loose, but weight limits make this unsafe in many cases. For safety and convenience in Indianapolis projects, we recommend delivery by a dump truck from Hello Gravel rather than loading a pickup.

Truck-load pricing depends on truck size, material source, and distance. A typical tri-axle truck used in our network carries roughly 10-12 cubic yards; request a quote on Hello Gravel for an Indianapolis-specific truck-load price and delivery fee.

Amount depends on driveway length and desired depth. For example, a 20 ft wide by 50 ft long driveway at 4 inches of fill needs about 12.3 cubic yards; change the length or depth to recalculate using the cubic yard formula. Plan for compaction and a proper base under the gravel surface.

Yes, you can use fill dirt to raise low spots, but do it in lifts no more than a few inches at a time and compact each lift to minimize settling. Also protect slopes from erosion and place a final layer of topsoil if you plan to seed or plant; Indianapolis clay soils may need attention for drainage.

Yes. Proper compaction in layers (lifts) is important for stability and to reduce future settling, especially under structures, driveways, or patios. For small lawn grading you may get by with hand tamping, but larger or structural fills in Indianapolis should be compacted with proper equipment.

The 70/30 rule usually refers to mixing about 70% topsoil with 30% compost for planting beds. It does not apply to fill dirt, which is not formulated for growing plants; if you plan lawns or gardens in Indianapolis, cap fill dirt with a proper topsoil/compost mix before seeding or planting.

October can be a good time to seed cool-season grasses in Indianapolis if you seed early in the month and soil temperatures are still warm enough for germination. Make sure the fill dirt is graded and settled, then add a topsoil layer and seed; avoid seeding right before a hard freeze.

Uncompacted or loose fill on slopes can erode during heavy rains common in the region. Reduce washout risk by compacting in lifts, installing temporary erosion control (straw, erosion matting), seeding quickly, or using retaining features for steeper slopes.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.