Fill Dirt in Yonkers, NY

Typical delivered prices for fill-dirt in the Yonkers area commonly fall in the range of about $12 to $30 per cubic yard, which is roughly $9 to $23 per ton (1 cu yd is about 1.3 tons). Price depends on material quality, distance from supplier, access to your site, and total volume ordered. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact pricing and available suppliers.

Fill-dirt is usually not a good final surface for driveways in Yonkers because it contains fines that hold water and can heave or rut during freeze-thaw cycles. It can be used as backfill or to build up grades, but for a driveway base choose well-graded, angular base materials (like crusher-run) and a proper wearing surface on top. Make sure the base is compacted and drains well to reduce frost-related movement.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt is roughly 1.3 tons. Example estimates: patching a 10'x20' area at 6" deep needs about 4 cubic yards (about 5.2 tons); raising a small front yard 3" over 50'x50' needs roughly 23 cubic yards (about 30 tons). Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team with project dimensions for a precise estimate.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery times are 2+ business days. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, though local supplier minimums and scheduling may vary. Always check availability and choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.

Permit needs vary depending on changes to grade, proximity to wetlands or floodplains, stormwater impacts, and the city code. Larger deliveries or projects that alter drainage often require a permit or site plan approval from the City of Yonkers Building Department or Department of Public Works. We recommend contacting Yonkers permitting offices before ordering large volumes to confirm local rules.

Fill-dirt is primarily used for raising grade or backfilling and contains more fines, so it does not compact into a strong, drained base. Crusher-run and recycled concrete are crushed, angular materials that interlock and shed water, making them much better choices for driveway bases in Yonkers. Use fill-dirt behind foundations or to level areas, and use crusher-run/recycled concrete for structural base layers and surfaces.

Place fill-dirt in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce future settling. Maintain near-optimal moisture — too wet or too dry makes compaction ineffective — and slope the area to shed water away from structures. Avoid using fill-dirt as the finished surface; topcoat with suitable base rock if the area will see traffic.

Expect the most settlement and need for touch-ups during the first year after placement, especially after spring thaw and heavy rains. If fill-dirt is used as a base and properly compacted, maintenance is minimal once a proper wearing surface is installed; if left as a surface it may need regrading or additional material annually. Regularly check low spots and areas that pond, and add material and re-compact as needed.

Fill-dirt is typically a mixture with fines and is not classified by angular versus rounded characteristics; however, angular crushed stone or aggregate is better for drainage and load-bearing. If your project needs structural support or drainage (driveway bases, road approaches), choose angular crushed materials rather than relying on standard fill-dirt. Use fill-dirt for non-structural leveling and backfill where drainage is not critical.

For small yard patches and simple grading, a confident DIYer can save money renting equipment and handling compaction, but you should factor in truck access, spreading equipment, and compaction tools. For large-volume fills, driveway bases, or projects near structures where compaction and grading matter, hiring a contractor reduces risk and typically delivers better long-term results. Hello Gravel can deliver the material to your site; discuss spreading and job complexity with our team so you can decide whether to DIY or hire a pro.

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.