Fill Dirt in Portbarre, LA

Expect a local estimate of about $10 to $30 per ton for simple fill-dirt in West Louisiana, but prices vary by supplier, moisture, and truck access. Delivery can be free in many nearby areas or range from a small fee to $50–$150+ for longer hauls or tight access; Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and will show exact pricing after you enter your zip code. For the most accurate cost, get a quote through our site or call our team so we can source local suppliers and trucking rates for Portbarre.

For clay-prone yards near Portbarre, choose screened or "select" fill-dirt with fewer large clods, organics, and debris so it compacts more predictably. Avoid raw bank-run fill with a lot of roots or topsoil if you need structural stability; if drainage is a concern, consider mixing in granular material or using crushed stone under high-traffic areas. If you have a structural pad or driveway base, ask about engineered or compactible select fill to meet requirements.

Portbarre's heavy rain and high humidity can cause fill-dirt to settle, wash out, or remain saturated unless it is well compacted and drained. Plan for proper grading, swales, or French drains and protect exposed fills with temporary erosion control or vegetation until they stabilize. Expect occasional maintenance like regrading low spots after big storms, and avoid placing uncompacted fill in known floodways without permits and engineering.

Typical practice is to place fill in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift to reduce future settlement; small homeowner areas can be compacted with a heavy plate compactor, while larger lots require a small vibratory roller. For building pads, garages, or slab bases you may need higher compaction targets and an engineer’s spec; when in doubt, hire a local contractor experienced with West Louisiana soils.

Fill-dirt is usually cheaper per ton but is soil-based, drains poorly, and will rut and settle faster under traffic, so it is not ideal as a driveway surface. Crusher run (crushed stone with fines) costs more but provides a stable, well-draining base and longer-lasting surface when compacted properly. A common approach is to use fill-dirt only to raise grades, then finish driveways with crusher run or crushed stone for durability.

Yes — large fills, work near wetlands, or changes in elevation within floodplains often require permits from the local parish planning office and possibly state agencies; regulations are common around Portbarre’s waterways. For substantial grading, get a site check, elevation/floodplain review, and consider a geotechnical or soil test before placing large volumes. Contact your parish office and Hello Gravel’s team early so you can factor permitting into schedule and cost.

Quick conversions: 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and covers about 324 square feet at 1 inch depth. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons, so use: tons = (area_sqft * depth_inches) / 324 * 1.2, then round up 5–10% for compaction and waste. Because local moisture and soil type affect weight, use our material calculator or request a supplier estimate for a more exact figure.

Many local contractors and landscapers in the Portbarre area will bundle spreading and compaction with material delivery, but drivers only perform tailgate spreading at their discretion and it is not guaranteed. Add-on costs depend on the job size and equipment — small yard jobs might be a few hundred dollars while larger lot grading can run into the high hundreds or thousands, so get several quotes. When ordering through Hello Gravel, note spreading requests at checkout and ask our team to connect you with local installers for firm bids.

Confirm the material type (screened/select vs bank-run), minimum order (3 tons), delivery method (dump truck), and any access limitations or special instructions in Order Notes. Request a delivery date that gives you time to arrange spreading or permits, and mention tailgate spreading if you want the driver to consider it. If your project is large or structural, tell our team so we can recommend proper material and advise on compaction and permitting.

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.