Fill Dirt in Portland, IN

Delivery cost depends on your exact zip code, access, and the supplier used. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and often offers free or low-cost delivery in many areas, but some locations have a fuel or distance surcharge or a next-day fee for expedited delivery. Enter your zip code on our site or contact sales at 855-241-8884 for an exact quote for Portland, IN.

A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt weighs about 1.1 to 1.35 tons (loose vs dense). To convert: calculate cubic yards (area in sq ft x depth in feet ÷ 27), then multiply by 1.1 to 1.35 to estimate tons. For precise quoting use the denser figure if you plan to compact the material.

Fill-dirt alone is not a durable finished surface in clay and freeze-thaw zones. If you must use fill-dirt as subgrade, place and compact 8 to 12 inches of engineered fill, then add 4 to 6 inches of road base or crushed stone on top for a parking pad. Also consider a geotextile fabric beneath the fill and good drainage to reduce frost heave and settling.

Fill-dirt holds moisture, compacts, and tends to settle or rut in freeze-thaw and wet spring conditions, so it performs poorly as a wearing surface. Crushed stone or road base drains much better, resists frost heave, and provides a stable driving surface. Use fill-dirt for bulk elevation or backfill, and use crushed stone as the top structural layer.

Labor and equipment costs vary, but expect local contractors to charge roughly $50 to $100 per hour for machines and operator or a flat charge of $200 to $700 for small spreads and compaction jobs. Total cost depends on site access, landscape obstacles, and how much grading and compacting is required. Get written estimates from local contractors and ask whether compaction testing is included.

Yes — Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers serving Portland and the surrounding region. Our platform reflects local sourcing and most deliveries have a 3-ton minimum, though some quarries or long-haul suppliers may require 5 to 10 tons. Enter your zip code or contact us and we will provide supplier options and their minimums for your area.

Most residential deliveries onto private property do not require a permit, but you should check with City of Portland Public Works or Jay County if trucks will block a public street, require parking restrictions, or if the fill will go in a regulated wetland or floodplain. Overweight or oversized loads on certain local roads may need county or state permits. When in doubt, contact local authorities and tell your Hello Gravel rep so we can note access issues for the hauler.

If used as a surface, fill-dirt driveways typically need topping or regrading every 1 to 3 years and often show ruts or settling faster in wet springs. If fill-dirt is used only as compacted subgrade beneath proper stone, you can expect a longer service life of 5 to 10 years or more depending on traffic and drainage. Regular grading, added stone, and good drainage are the main maintenance steps to extend life.

A 12 x 50 ft area is 600 sq ft. At 3 inches (0.25 ft) that is about 5.56 cubic yards, at 4 inches about 7.41 cubic yards, and at 6 inches about 11.11 cubic yards. Using a fill-dirt conversion of 1.1 to 1.35 tons per cubic yard, you would need roughly: 3 in = 6.1 to 7.5 tons, 4 in = 8.2 to 10.0 tons, and 6 in = 12.2 to 15.0 tons; we recommend ordering 5-10% extra for compaction and waste.

Fill-dirt is generally the least expensive material per ton and per cubic yard, followed by road base, with crushed stone typically costing the most because of processing and quality. Typical regional retail ranges are roughly: fill-dirt $8 to $30 per ton, road base $20 to $40 per ton, and crushed stone $25 to $50 per ton, but prices fluctuate by local source, distance, and seasonal demand. For an accurate cost comparison for your Portland job, request a side-by-side quote through Hello Gravel.

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.