Fill Dirt in South Hornell, NY

Fill-dirt is basic subsoil used to raise or level ground; it is not topsoil and usually contains little organic material. In South Hornell you would use fill-dirt for filling low spots, building up grades before paving or laying a driveway base, and for backfilling under slab or shed pads where drainage and compaction are more important than plant growth.

Costs vary by supplier, season, and haul distance, but homeowners in the South Hornell area commonly see delivered fill-dirt in the rough range of $8 to $20 per cubic yard (or about $10 to $25 per ton). For an exact price for your address and quantity, request a quote through Hello Gravel since local sourcing and delivery logistics influence final pricing.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, and many local deliveries are offered with no additional fee depending on distance and access. Delivery charges can apply for remote sites, tight access, or after-hours requests, and next-day delivery or small-lot runs may carry extra fees; request a checkout quote to see the specific delivery cost for your location.

Freeze-thaw cycles and clay-rich soils common in the region increase the risk of frost heave and uneven settling if fill is not placed and compacted correctly. To reduce problems, place fill in thin lifts, control moisture before compaction, and compact with appropriate equipment; for frost-prone areas consider deeper, well-compacted layers or geotextile separation to improve stability.

Permitting rules vary by municipality and by the amount and location of fill. Contact the South Hornell city office or Steuben County planning/zoning before large deliveries—permits or erosion control plans may be required if you are changing grades, impacting wetlands, altering stormwater flow, or working near septic systems or property lines.

Both screened and unscreened fill-dirt are commonly available from regional suppliers, but availability depends on the local pit or quarry. Screened fill-dirt is finer and better for final grading and lawns, while unscreened fill is cheaper and fine for rough fill; add a note in your order if you prefer screened material and Hello Gravel will source the best local match.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards of material (1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cubic feet; 500/27 = 18.52 cu yd). Using a local delivered price range of roughly $8–$20 per cubic yard, expect material costs of about $150 to $370, plus any delivery or spreading fees; contact Hello Gravel for an exact quote for your address and access conditions.

Fill-dirt is best as structural fill to build grade or support surfaces, but it does not provide a growing medium like topsoil and can settle over time, requiring topping up. Crushed stone offers superior drainage and a stable base for driveways and patios, while sand drains well but can shift; choose fill-dirt for bulk grade work, then cap with crushed stone or topsoil depending on whether you need drainage or planting.

Contractors place fill in 4-6 inch lifts and compact each lift with the right equipment: vibratory plate compactors or smooth rollers for granular fills, and sheepsfoot rollers for cohesive clay. They also avoid compacting when material is too wet or frozen, perform proof rolling to check stability, and sometimes use geotextile or rock layers to improve support in very soft spots.

Yes. Hello Gravel coordinates with local suppliers and contracted trucking fleets and can often arrange hauling and delivery; many customers then hire local excavators or landscapers for spreading and compaction. If you need turnkey service, ask our sales team and we will recommend typical service options or suggest how to find local contractors experienced with fill-dirt work.

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.