Fill Dirt in New York, NY

Generally yes. Fill dirt is usually cheaper because it is unprocessed native soil without crushed stone, and in New York area prices it often costs less per cubic yard than crushed gravel, though exact differences depend on local supplier rates and delivery distance.

In New York City and nearby areas, delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $20 to $60 per cubic yard depending on supplier, availability, and access. Hello Gravel shows local pricing at checkout and requires a minimum order (3 tons) and a delivery fee where applicable.

Fill dirt is primarily natural subsoil used to build up grade; it contains clay, silt, sand and rock fines and has little to no organic matter. Gravel is crushed stone or rounded rock used for drainage, driveways, and structural base; it does not compact like fill dirt and provides better drainage.

A common tri-axle dump truck in the New York area carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, though local trucks can vary. Hello Gravel coordinates with local haulers and will confirm truck size and coverage during ordering.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch you need about 3.1 cubic yards of fill dirt. For common fills: 1,000 sq ft at 3 inches requires about 9.3 cubic yards, and at 6 inches about 18.6 cubic yards.

Yes you can, but preparation matters: compact the fill dirt in layers, remove organic topsoil, and consider a geotextile fabric and a compacted base layer before placing gravel to reduce settling and mixing. In tight NYC sites, confirm truck access and ask the driver about tailgate spreading, which is at their discretion.

One cubic yard is a pile roughly 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft and weighs about 1 to 1.35 tons depending on moisture and composition. Visually it will cover about 100 sq ft at a 3.2-inch depth, or 27 sq ft at a 12-inch depth.

A 10 cubic yard load equals about 270 cubic feet. Spread at 6 inches (0.5 ft) depth that covers roughly 540 sq ft; at 3 inches it covers about 1,080 sq ft. Actual coverage will be less if material settles or is compacted.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise or level yards, but do it in thin lifts (6 inches or less) with compaction between lifts to avoid future settling. Also check for underground utilities, local building rules, and neighbor drainage impacts before large fills in New York properties.

Yes, fill dirt is cheaper than topsoil because it lacks organic matter and nutrients; it is intended for building grade, not planting. If you plan to grow plants, add a layer of quality topsoil or compost over the fill dirt.

A ballpark delivered cost for 10 cubic yards in the New York area is often between $200 and $600, depending on the supplier, delivery access, and whether permits or special equipment are needed. Hello Gravel displays local quotes at checkout and notes minimum order requirements and delivery timelines.

It depends on the truck: a full-size pickup bed typically holds about 1 to 2 cubic yards loosely, while compact pickups often hold less than 1 cubic yard. For most residential projects in New York, tri-axle deliveries are more practical for >3-ton orders to avoid multiple pickup trips and parking/access 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.