Fill Dirt Delivery in Akron, OH by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Akron, OH. Brown color.
Starting from $456.71 delivered to Akron for 2 tons, our minimum order
Fill dirt delivery in Akron, OH usually starts with a low spot, a regrade after a dig, or a pad that needs building before something goes on top of it. With a city of about 190,000 people and a lot of older lots on rolling Summit County ground, there is plenty of that kind of work. MyGravelBuddy sells fill dirt by the ton, brought to your address, with the delivered price shown for your ZIP.
Fill dirt delivery in Akron, OH: how ordering works
Type your ZIP into the order box above and your address gets its own delivered price straight away. Nothing is hidden behind a phone call. The smallest order is 2 tons, and a larger order lowers the rate per ton, so combining two small jobs into one load can make sense. The page for delivery in Akron covers the logistics in more detail.
Crews working out of Canton, Parma or Cleveland, which sit 21, 24 and 29 miles from Akron, can read the same page and see the same kind of ZIP-based price for their own jobsite.
Where fill dirt earns its place around Akron
Older Akron neighborhoods have plenty of sloped yards, basement walls that were backfilled years ago, and driveways that shed water toward the house. Fill dirt fixes most of these from the bottom up.
- Raising a low yard so water drains away from the foundation instead of toward it.
- Backfilling after a repair, a new footing, or a removed tank or stump.
- Building a pad for a shed, a garage slab or a patio before a stone base goes on top.
- Filling washouts along a driveway edge or a back alley.
It is a base layer, so plan on a finishing layer over it. Lawn needs a few inches of Premium Screened Topsoil, and a hard surface needs stone. For a walkway or a drainage bed on top of your fill, Pea Gravel is a common next order.
Getting the amount right
Measure the length and width of the area in feet, then decide how deep the fill needs to be in inches. In Akron, fill dirt estimates start by multiplying the three numbers and dividing by 324 to get cubic yards. Fill dirt weighs roughly 1.1 tons per cubic yard, so a result of 10 cubic yards means ordering about 11 tons. If you would rather skip the arithmetic, the calculator does the conversion for you, and you can then compare it with your own figures.
Odd-shaped Akron lots, with a slope on one side and a retaining wall on another, are easier to measure by splitting them into rectangles and adding the results together.
What to know before the truck arrives
Pick the spot where the load will land. A tandem dump truck needs a firm, level approach and clear overhead space, and narrow residential streets in the older parts of the city can limit where a truck can back in. If the dirt has to travel to the back of the lot, a wheelbarrow or a skid steer will be needed, so line one up before the load shows up.
Fill dirt that has been rained on turns heavy and sticky, so a tarp over the pile helps if you cannot spread it right away. Lake-effect weather off Lake Erie keeps northeast Ohio damp for much of the year, and wet dirt compacts badly if you work it while it is saturated.
Spreading and compacting
Lay the fill down roughly 6 inches at a time, tamping each lift firm before the next goes on. Building up in lifts is what keeps the surface from sinking later, and it is much easier than trying to fix a settled patio slab afterward. Overfill the finished grade slightly to leave room for the soil to settle over the first season.
Price and what drives it
The price you see is delivered, not a yard price with delivery added later, and it depends on your ZIP. Check the number on the order form before you pay.
Ready to order
Pick the quantity, enter your ZIP and book the delivery online. If you are comparing fill dirt across the state, Fill Dirt in Ohio lists the other cities we deliver to.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is a brown, compactable subsoil sold by the ton. It is not screened topsoil, so expect some clay, sand and the occasional small stone. That mix is what makes it good for building up low ground: it packs down firmly and holds a shape under weight.
Use it where the surface will be covered or where strength matters more than looks. Typical jobs include raising a yard, backfilling around a foundation, leveling a pad before a shed or slab, and filling a trench or hollow. It is a poor choice for a garden bed, since plants do better in a loam or screened topsoil.
Because fill dirt is sold by weight, the load you receive is measured in tons, and the smallest order is 2 tons. Akron fill dirt is priced live for your ZIP on this page, and bigger orders drop to a lower rate per ton.
What Fill Dirt costs in Akron
Around Akron, fill dirt is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. Plan on roughly 98 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 7 ton bracket.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Akron
Akron contractors keep fill dirt on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is erosion control, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is driveway gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Akron sits at about 188,701 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Akron
Delivery in Akron runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
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- ColorDark brown
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Is fill dirt the same as topsoil?
No. Fill dirt is subsoil with more clay and sand and little organic matter, so it compacts well but does not grow plants. Topsoil is darker, looser and richer in organic matter, which is why the two products are sold and priced separately and are not interchangeable on a job.
What is the smallest amount I can order?
In Akron, the smallest fill dirt order is 2 tons. That covers a small low spot or a modest backfill. If your project needs less than that, check whether a neighbor or a nearby job could share the load so the quantity reaches the minimum.
Can I build on top of fill dirt?
Only if it is placed and compacted properly, and a structural job such as a slab or footing should be reviewed by an engineer or the city building office first. Loose, dumped fill settles unevenly and can crack whatever sits on it, so do not treat a fresh pile as a finished base.
Does fill dirt contain rocks or debris?
It can contain small stones and some clay lumps, which is normal for subsoil. It is not screened to a fine texture, so do not expect garden-quality material. Pull out any large rock you find while spreading and set it aside rather than burying it in a spot that will carry weight.
Why does a wet load weigh more?
Soil holds water, and a load that was rained on can weigh noticeably more than the same volume of dry dirt. A heavier ticket after a wet week is not a sign of a short load. If you are working to a tight budget, plan for the extra weight when you set your quantity.
Where will the driver put the pile?
The driver unloads in one spot, usually a driveway or a cleared patch of lawn. Protect pavement with plywood if you are worried about marks, and keep the pile away from storm drains and the street so runoff does not carry dirt into the sewer system.
Can I use fill dirt around a tree?
Be careful. Piling fill against a trunk or over the roots can smother a tree and cause it to decline over a few years. Keep the dirt well back from the trunk, and if the grade must rise near a mature tree, talk to an arborist before you order.
Can I mix fill dirt with other materials?
Fill dirt is usually kept on its own as a base layer, with stone or topsoil placed above it. Mixing different materials in one fill can make settling unpredictable. Keep each product in its own layer and compact them separately so the finished surface stays even.