Fill Dirt in Kimmell, IN

Costs vary by volume and distance, but typical material prices in northeastern Indiana range from about $8 to $30 per cubic yard (rough estimate) and roughly $12 to $35 per ton depending on moisture and clay content. Hello Gravel often offers free delivery in many areas, but when a fee applies for rural runs to places like Kimmell you can expect $0 to $150 extra; exact pricing depends on supplier availability and the minimum order (3 tons). The fastest way to get a firm number is to request a quote through Hello Gravel which factors local hauler rates and your delivery address.

In Kimmell's seasonal climate, pure clay-heavy fill-dirt is prone to heaving and poor drainage during freeze-thaw cycles, so a blend with some sand or a granular material is better for stability. For areas that need drainage or support, request engineered or mixed fill (fill-dirt blended with sand or small crushed stone) rather than straight native clay. Ask Hello Gravel in the order notes for 'drainage-friendly' fill or a supplier mix that suits freeze-thaw conditions in northeast Indiana.

Use this rule: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in inches) / 324. For example, a 600 sq ft driveway area at 4 inches of fill needs about (600x4)/324 ≈ 7.4 cubic yards, which is roughly 9 to 11 tons depending on moisture and soil type (typical conversion ~1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard). For lawn grading, a 2- to 3-inch top lift is common; plug your area and depth into the formula to get a site-specific estimate, or use Hello Gravel's material calculator for an instant quantity estimate.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers and contracted dump-truck haulers that serve Kimmell and the greater Fort Wayne area, so delivery is commonly available. Many local earthwork, landscaping, and septic contractors in the Fort Wayne/Kimmell area can provide spreading and compaction services; Hello Gravel can suggest haulers in your area or you can request spreading at checkout (driver will assess feasibility). Because spreading is performed at the driver's discretion, consider hiring a local landscaper or excavator for guaranteed spreading and compaction.

Small residential fills and minor grading often do not require permits, but any large regrade, work in floodplains, disturbance over one acre, or changes affecting waterways will typically trigger county or state requirements. Check with Whitley County Planning and Zoning and the local Soil and Water Conservation District before starting major fills to confirm stormwater and erosion-control rules. If in doubt, get a local permit check or consult a contractor—Hello Gravel can also advise on whether your project size usually triggers local permitting.

Compaction and proper moisture content are critical: compacted lifts (typically 4 to 8 inches) reduce future settlement, while the right moisture helps soil particles lock together for stability. Too dry material won't compact well; too wet material can compress and settle later or lose strength during freeze-thaw cycles common in northeast Indiana. For best results on structural areas, compact in lifts with a plate or roller and consider professional compaction testing for larger projects.

Crushed stone is generally the preferred choice for driveway bases and septic backfill because it drains and compacts reliably, resisting frost heave and rutting. Fill-dirt can be used to raise grades, fill non-structural areas, or bring elevations up before placing a proper stone base, but it is not recommended as the final load-bearing layer in driveways or as primary septic drainage material. For Kimmell's clay-prone soils and freeze-thaw conditions, use compacted stone where structure and drainage matter, and use fill-dirt only as an intermediate or landscaping material.

If properly placed and compacted, fill-dirt under lawns or landscaping can remain stable for many years, but expect some settlement in the first 1 to 3 years that may need spot regrading. For driveways or high-traffic zones where fill-dirt is used instead of stone, you will likely see rutting and repairs sooner and should plan on more frequent upkeep, such as regrading and adding granular material. Regular maintenance includes addressing drainage, topping low spots, and adding vegetation or erosion control to reduce washouts.

Order online at Hello Gravel and enter your Kimmell zip code to see local supplier availability; the platform shows estimated quantities and pricing and requires a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is usually 2+ business days, next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout but is performed only at the driver's discretion. For project help, call Hello Gravel sales at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 to confirm material suitability, quantity, and any special delivery instructions.

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.