Fill Dirt in South Amherst, OH

Expect delivered fill-dirt in South Amherst to range roughly $18 to $45 per cubic yard depending on supplier, haul distance, moisture content, and site access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and will show exact delivered pricing when you enter your zip code and delivery details at checkout.

Typical delivered prices for fill-dirt in the West Ohio area run about $12 to $35 per ton, with variability from local sourcing and truck routing. Final per-ton pricing will be shown during checkout based on your address and requested delivery window.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 11 to 15 tons depending on moisture). Truckload delivery and unloading in South Amherst typically runs in the $250 to $650 range; exact cost depends on distance, site access, and whether special unloading (tight access, flagging) is required.

If you mean a 20-ft long by 10-ft wide driveway and you want to raise it 4 inches, you need about 2.5 cubic yards (around 3 tons). At local delivered rates that could cost roughly $60 to $135 for material (using $18-$45/yd3) plus any truck or delivery fees; if your driveway is wider, longer, or needs deeper fill, multiply accordingly and check pricing in checkout for an exact quote.

One ton of fill dirt is about 0.8 to 0.9 cubic yard in volume, so it may fit in the bed of many pickups by space, but not always by weight. Payload capacity varies by truck: light-duty (half-ton) pickups often have 1,200 to 1,800 lb payloads and may not safely carry a full ton of heavy, wet dirt; heavy-duty pickups can carry 2,000 to 3,000+ lb. Always check your truck’s payload rating in the owner’s manual before hauling material.

Fill dirt can be used to raise grade, but it is not an ideal wearing surface for a driveway because it can settle and hold water; for a compacted driveway base, contractors typically prefer well-graded road base or crushed stone. Compaction requires layered lifts (4 to 6 inches) and a compactor; equipment rental runs roughly $50 to $200 per day and contractor compaction rates vary by job, often $100 to $200 per hour. Hello Gravel can deliver the material, but grading and compaction are usually handled by local contractors.

You can order blended materials (for example, fill dirt topped with clean gravel) if you specify that at checkout, and suppliers can mix loads before delivery when arranged in advance. Drivers do not guarantee onsite blending or mixing; if you need a specific blend, request it in the Order Notes or call our team so we can coordinate the supplier.

Fill dirt is generally the cheapest per cubic yard for bulk raising or leveling, but it tends to settle and may require additional topsoil or compaction work. Crushed stone or road base costs more upfront but provides better drainage and a stable surface for driveways or structures. Consider long-term needs (settlement, drainage, vegetation) and factor in delivery plus possible rework when choosing the most cost-effective option.

Prepare the site by marking utilities (call 811), removing turf and large debris, staking the area, and ensuring a clear truck access path and stable place for the driver to dump. Hello Gravel delivers material to your requested spot and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but we do not provide guaranteed grading or compaction services; hire a local excavator or landscaper for those tasks. Small projects may only need light grading, while structural fills and near-foundation work require professional preparation and compaction testing.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet and covers about 162 sq ft at 2u0022, 108 sq ft at 3u0022, and 81 sq ft at 4u0022. A ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.77 to 0.9 cubic yard depending on moisture and soil type, so one ton will cover about 125 to 150 sq ft at 2u0022, 83 to 108 sq ft at 3u0022, and 62 to 73 sq ft at 4u0022; use the formula Area (sq ft) = 324 / depth in inches to estimate coverage for your project.