Fill Dirt in Maplesprings, NY

Delivery cost varies with distance, order size, and local truck access. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing at checkout and many orders qualify for free delivery, but if a fee applies expect typical local delivery charges to be in the range of about $5 to $25 per ton or a flat truck fee of roughly $75 to $250 depending on distance and site constraints. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons; get a quote in the checkout to see the exact price for your address.

Fill-dirt density varies by moisture and composition, but a practical range in Maplesprings is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard. One thousand square feet at 6 inches equals about 18.5 cubic yards, which translates to roughly 20 to 26 tons of fill-dirt. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator for a precise estimate and remember our 3-ton minimum order.

Use fill-dirt when you need to raise grade, backfill around foundations, build up lawn or planting areas, or bring a site to the correct elevation. Choose crusher run when you need a compactable, well-draining base for driveways, walkways, or under paving. In Maplesprings, where local soils often include clay or glacial deposits, avoid using fine fill-dirt as a final surface under traffic — use crusher run or a gravel cap for paved or high-traffic areas.

Permit requirements vary by project size and location; small top-ups for landscaping often need no permit, but large imports, changes to grade, work near wetlands or over septic systems may trigger local permits or erosion control rules. Check with the Maplesprings building department or zoning office before ordering large volumes, and ask Hello Gravel or your supplier for documentation about material source if the town requests it. Also confirm any local truck routing or time-of-day restrictions for deliveries.

Maplesprings experiences freeze-thaw cycles and a significant frost season, so schedule major earthwork for spring through early fall when soils are drier and compaction is more effective. Avoid placing large lifts of frost-susceptible fill where frost heave could be a problem; for anything supporting structures, use engineered fill below the local frost depth and compact in thin lifts. If you must work in colder months, expect slower compaction, possible additional drying time, and higher risk of settling after thaw.

Maplesprings properties commonly have clay pockets and legacy glacial till that can hold water and slow drainage, which makes selecting the right fill critical. For areas with poor drainage or a high water table, use coarse, free-draining fill or add drainage features rather than fine-grained fill-dirt alone. For structural fills, consider a geotechnical check or borrow engineered fill to avoid long-term settlement and drainage problems.

Costs vary by project size, but typical local equipment rental and contractor ranges are: small skid steer rental $250 to $500 per day, excavator or backhoe $400 to $800 per day, plate compactor $60 to $150 per day, and contractor rates often run $70 to $120 per hour including operator. DIY saves labor but requires skill and proper compaction; many homeowners prefer a contractor for larger fills to ensure proper lift thickness and compaction. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform that at their discretion and it is not guaranteed.

Use Hello Gravel's online calculator to estimate tonnage, enter your Maplesprings address to see availability and delivery pricing, and choose a delivery date at checkout. Prepare the site by clearing obstacles, identifying the desired dump location, marking any underground utilities, and noting tight access or low-hanging wires in the order notes. For large fills check local permit needs and consider hiring a contractor for spreading and compaction to avoid settlement issues.

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.