Fill Dirt in Jeffersonville, IN

Yes—fill dirt is usually less expensive per ton than crushed gravel because it is primarily soil with fewer processing costs. Local factors in Jeffersonville such as nearby borrow pits, clay content, and delivery distance affect price, so exact costs vary; get an online quote to see current local rates and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

Fill dirt is loose soil used to raise grade and fill voids and usually does not drain well, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage, driveways, and structural bases. In Jeffersonville's clay-rich soils, choose fill dirt for bulk raising and gravel where drainage and load-bearing capacity are needed.

Use erosion-control measures like straw or mulch with seed, erosion-control blankets, temporary silt fences, or planting native groundcovers to stabilize the surface. For steeper or long-term slopes consider terraces, retaining walls, geotextile fabric, or professional grading—Indiana's heavy rains and freeze-thaw cycles make stabilization important.

Not usually—fill dirt is low in organic matter and nutrients, so it is poor for planting on its own. For lawns or gardens, spread 4 to 6 inches of quality topsoil or amend the fill with compost before planting to ensure good rooting and drainage in local soil conditions.

Calculate volume: area (sq ft) × depth (ft) = cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. As a rule of thumb, one cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.1 to 1.3 tons, so multiply cubic yards by that range for an approximate tonnage and use our online calculator or contact our team for a precise quote.

Uncompacted fill dirt can settle noticeably over several months to a year after placement, especially with rain and traffic. To reduce settlement for driveways or foundations, place fill in thin lifts and compact each layer—or hire a contractor to compact and test the fill before construction.

Small deliveries for landscaping generally do not require a permit, but significant grading, lot re‑contouring, or filling in regulated areas may trigger city or Clark County permits and floodplain rules. Check Jeffersonville planning and zoning or consult a local contractor before large fills to avoid code issues.

Hello Gravel delivers fill dirt via contracted dump trucks and you can request tailgate spreading at checkout; drivers may spread material at their discretion but spreading is not guaranteed. Orders must meet our minimum (3 tons) and you can choose standard or next-day delivery where available.

Fill dirt can be used as general fill, but for structural bases under concrete or heavy loads you need well-compacted, free-draining material—often a mix of compactable base and gravel—rather than raw fill dirt. Because Jeffersonville soils can be clayey and subject to movement, consult an engineer or contractor for compaction specs and soil testing before placing slabs.

Local prices fluctuate with regional sourcing and demand, but fill dirt in the Jeffersonville area commonly falls within a broad range; exact cost depends on delivery distance, quantity, and material type. The fastest way to get a firm price is to enter your zip code and quantity on our site or call our team for a tailored quote.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.