Fill Dirt in Marengo, OH

Prices for fill-dirt in Marengo vary by supplier, haul distance, and moisture/content. As a rough range, delivered fill-dirt in West Ohio commonly falls between about $15 and $40 per ton, but local rates can be higher or lower. For an exact price to your address, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a quote.

A 10-cubic-yard load of fill-dirt is roughly 12 to 15 tons depending on moisture and composition, so using the rough per-ton range above you might expect a delivered cost somewhere in the low hundreds to several hundred dollars. Final cost depends on local supplier pricing, driveway access, and whether spreading is requested. Use Hello Gravel’s calculator or get a quote for a firm price.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, which commonly applies in the Marengo area; additional delivery fees may apply for remote addresses, difficult access, or next-day service. Standard delivery typically requires 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before the cut-off. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but it is not guaranteed.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth or 162 sq ft at 2 inches. Because fill-dirt density varies, 1 ton of fill-dirt is typically about 0.8 to 1.4 cubic yards depending on moisture and soil type. For planning, calculate needed depth then convert to cubic yards, and add 10-20% for compaction and settling.

You can use fill-dirt to build up low spots and level a yard, but for a stable driveway base it’s better to use crushed stone or a compacted aggregate base. Before placing fill-dirt, remove vegetation and organic topsoil where load-bearing is required, call utility locating, grade so water drains away, and place and compact material in 4-6 inch lifts for best results. Because West Ohio soils often include clay and may hold water, addressing drainage is especially important in Marengo.

Costs vary with scope and materials; if you are only leveling a 20-foot-long by 10-foot-wide area with a few inches of fill-dirt, material plus delivery and basic labor might range from a few hundred to around $1,500. Rebuilding a driveway properly with a crushed-stone base, compaction, and proper surface will cost more—often $1,200 to $4,000 or higher depending on thickness and access. Ask for a site-specific quote through Hello Gravel and consider using crushed stone for long-term performance.

A full-size pickup bed typically holds about 1 cubic yard of loose material, which for fill-dirt may weigh roughly 1.1 to 1.4 tons — but exact weight depends on moisture and soil type. Hauling that much can be close to or over a truck’s safe payload and may be impractical for multiple loads; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and delivery is by dump truck, which is the safer and more efficient option for most backyard projects in Marengo.

The best time is late spring through fall when ground is not frozen and weather is more predictable; spring thaw and heavy rain can cause site access issues and muddy conditions that may delay delivery or add fees. Winter deliveries are possible but can be slower or incur extra charges due to frozen ground and equipment limitations. Schedule deliveries in advance and check availability for your zip code.

Fill-dirt is less expensive per yard than crushed gravel in many cases, but it does not provide the drainage or load-bearing strength a driveway needs. Crushed gravel (or crushed stone) creates a stable, well-draining base that resists rutting and frost heave, which is important in West Ohio’s climate. For driveways in Marengo, choose crushed aggregate for the base and use fill-dirt only for leveling or behind curbs where structural strength is not required.

A tri-axle dump truck in our network typically carries roughly 9 to 12 cubic yards, and per-truck delivered prices within a 50-mile radius can vary widely based on distance and access. A delivered truckload commonly falls in the low hundreds to around $1,000, depending on local supplier rates and site conditions. For an exact per-truck price to your Marengo address, request a quote through Hello Gravel; we’ll show available supplier pricing and delivery options.