Fill Dirt in Long Beach, IN

Fill-dirt is basic, screened soil used to raise or level ground and fill holes; it usually contains fewer organics than topsoil and may include sand, silt, or clay depending on local geology. In Long Beach, IN, homeowners and contractors use fill-dirt to level yards, build up grades for driveways, and prepare sites for patios or foundations before installing a structural base material.

Use the formula (square feet x inches) / 324 to get cubic yards. For 1,000 sq ft: 2 inches requires about 6.2 cubic yards and 4 inches about 12.3 cubic yards; always add 5–10% extra for settlement and compaction.

Prices vary by supplier, moisture content, and haul distance, but in the West Indiana area delivered fill-dirt commonly falls in the range of about $10 to $30 per cubic yard. Hello Gravel shows transparent, localized quotes at checkout, so get a zip code-based quote for the most accurate price.

Calculate volume first: each linear foot at 2 inches needs about 0.123 cubic yards and at 4 inches about 0.247 cubic yards. Using a delivered fill-dirt range of $10–$30/yd and adding spreading at roughly $4–$12/yd (varies by supplier and access), expect roughly $1.50–$8 per linear foot for 2 inches and $3–$16 per linear foot for 4 inches; contact Hello Gravel for a site-specific quote and confirm any spreading fees.

You can place gravel on existing dirt for short-term use, but for a durable driveway in Long Beach’s freeze-thaw climate you should remove organic topsoil, add and compact suitable fill-dirt or a crushed-stone base, and ensure proper drainage. Fill-dirt is good for raising or leveling grades, but the driving surface should be a compacted aggregate layer rather than loose fill-dirt alone.

Hello Gravel’s supplier network commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks that typically carry about 10–14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt per load, depending on local truck specs and material density. Some local haulers may run smaller or larger trucks, so ask your supplier for the exact truck capacity when ordering.

Yes. Town, county, and shoreline rules (including LaPorte County and any Long Beach or HOA requirements) can affect grading, setbacks, and drainage, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline and dune areas. Before major fills or regrading, check with Long Beach Town Hall, LaPorte County planning, or your HOA to confirm permit and stormwater requirements.

Some local suppliers and haulers in the West Indiana network offer tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion, but mechanical spreading and professional compaction are often separate services. If you need full spreading and compaction, ask Hello Gravel to note the request at checkout and be prepared to hire a landscaper or equipment rental for rollers/plate compactors if the hauler does not provide it.

For a long-lasting, low-cost driveway in Long Beach, use fill-dirt only to raise and grade the site (remove organic topsoil first), then install a compacted crushed-stone base for structural stability and frost resistance, and finish with top gravel. Fill-dirt alone is not a good final driving surface; crushed stone or compacted aggregate is recommended for durability.

Hello Gravel’s standard lead time is 2+ business days, with next-day delivery sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST; lead times can vary by supplier and season. Minimum order quantities in our network start around 3 tons, but most local dump truck deliveries are charged by cubic yard and commonly start at one truckload (roughly 10–14 cubic yards) depending on supplier routing.

Yes. Winter and early spring can reduce availability due to frozen ground and road restrictions, and prices may rise because of added mobilization or limited hauling. Summer and early fall generally offer the best availability and more predictable pricing; plan ahead for spring projects and expect possible seasonal surcharges.

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.