Fill Dirt Delivery in Providence, RI
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Providence, RI. Brown color.
Starting from $446.89 delivered to Providence for 2 tons, our minimum order
Fill dirt delivery in Providence, RI for grading and backfill
Providence is a dense, older city of about 195,000 people, and most jobs here are small and tight: a sunken back yard in a triple-decker lot, a retaining wall that needs backfill, a driveway apron that has to come up a few inches. Fill dirt delivery in Providence, RI is built for exactly that kind of work. You pick the amount, enter your ZIP, and the site shows what the load costs delivered to your address.
Fill dirt is a brown, mixed subsoil. It is not topsoil, so do not expect it to grow a lawn on its own. Its job is to take up space and carry weight, which is why it ends up under slabs, behind walls and in low spots.
Where fill dirt earns its place around the city
- Raising low yards: older Providence lots often hold water near the foundation. A graded fill layer sloping away from the house fixes that cheaply.
- Backfill: trenches for utilities, footings and retaining walls need material that packs down firmly.
- Base for hardscape: a patio or shed pad starts with fill, then a stone layer on top. #57 Crushed Stone is the usual next layer for drainage under pavers and slabs.
- Driveway edges and ruts: fill levels the ground before a surface such as Asphalt Millings goes down.
Cap the finished fill with a few inches of topsoil if you plan to seed it. Keep trees and shrubs from being buried at the trunk, since piling soil there will stress them.
How delivery to Providence works
Orders for this city are handled through the delivery in Providence page, where the logistics for the area are laid out. The delivered price is calculated live for the ZIP you enter, so what you see is what the load costs to reach your site. The order flow confirms availability for your address.
On narrow streets and in neighborhoods with tight driveways, think about the dump spot before you order. A load of dirt that lands in the street is a problem for your neighbors and for you. Decide ahead of time where the pile will sit and whether a tarp is needed to keep it from washing out in rain.
Jobs in nearby Massachusetts cities such as Brockton at 27 miles, New Bedford at 28 miles or Quincy at 35 miles are priced by their own ZIP in the same way.
How much fill dirt do you need
Fill dirt here is sold by the ton, and the smallest order is 2 tons. A ton is 2,000 pounds, and a cubic yard of this material weighs about 2,200 pounds, so one cubic yard is a little over a ton. That means a job measured in yards converts to tons by multiplying by about 1.1.
To find the yards, multiply length by width in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, and divide by 324. A 20 by 15 foot yard raised 4 inches comes to about 3.7 cubic yards, or roughly 4 tons. Rather than do the arithmetic by hand, the calculator lets you enter your dimensions and returns a quantity.
Fill compresses once it is wet and rolled or tamped, so a thick lift of 8 inches or more should be added in layers and compacted as you go. Order a bit over your measured figure, because running short means a second delivery for a small amount.
Pricing notes
There is no flat rate to quote here. The price depends on your ZIP and the size of the order, and it appears in the ordering step as a delivered figure. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, so combining a backfill job and a grading job into one order tends to cost less per ton than two separate small ones. Other materials are also sold for Providence, each priced the same way.
Ordering fill dirt in Providence
Enter your ZIP, set the tons, and check out. If you also work in other parts of the state, the state hub lists Fill Dirt in Rhode Island for other cities. The order takes only a few minutes.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is a brown, mixed subsoil used to raise grade, fill holes and build a stable layer under hardscape. It contains clay, sand and small stones, with little organic matter, so it compacts well but does not support a lawn. Place it in layers, compact each one, and finish with topsoil if you plan to plant. Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and a cubic yard weighs about 2,200 pounds. For Providence fill dirt, the smallest order is 2 tons, and larger orders get a lower rate per ton. The delivered price is shown for your ZIP in the ordering step.
What Fill Dirt costs in Providence
In the Providence market, fill dirt is sold by the ton and priced at the gate before delivery is added on. 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. One ton covers about 98 sq ft at a 3 inch finished depth, so a 400 sq ft driveway pad runs roughly 5 tons.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Providence
Crews working out of Providence tend to call for fill dirt on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is erosion control, typically laid in tight urban lots and infill builds with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is driveway gravel, which lands here in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. With a population around 194,706, Providence pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Providence
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Providence stops, and sends a window the night before. Tandem-axle dumps need at least 12 ft of clear width and 14 ft overhead to set the bed; tri-axles need 14 ft of clearance on both counts and a level pad to tip safely. 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.
Related materials we deliver in Providence
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
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- ColorDark brown
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- ColorDark brown
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Can I use fill dirt in a raised garden bed?
Only as a filler. Fill dirt is low in organic matter and often holds clay, so it is a poor choice for the planting zone of a bed. If a tall bed needs bulk at the bottom, fill can take up that space, as long as the top layer is a proper planting mix that roots can reach and drain through.
What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil?
Topsoil stays loose and settles unevenly.
Why is there a 2 ton minimum?
The smallest order is 2 tons because a truck trip has to carry enough material to make the delivery worthwhile. For a very small patch repair, a couple of tons is still more than enough to cover a good area, and any leftover is handy for later touch ups around the yard.
Is fill dirt good for backfilling around a foundation?
It can be, but pick the material with care. Clay-heavy fill holds water against a wall and should stay out of drainage paths. Check with your local building office about what your project requires, since foundation work often has rules about the material and who has to inspect it before it is covered.
Will the dirt contain rocks or debris?
Fill dirt is a mixed subsoil, so small stones and clay lumps are normal. It is not screened like topsoil. If your job needs a clean, uniform material, tell the team before ordering, or consider a crushed stone product for the layers that must drain well.
What should I clear before filling over an old lawn?
Strip or scalp the sod and pull out roots first. Buried turf rots and leaves a soft, spongy layer under the new dirt, which can show up later as a dip. Loosen the bare surface lightly with a rake so the first load bonds to the ground below rather than sitting on a smooth skin.
Can I mix fill dirt with gravel for a base?
Mixing is not recommended for structural bases, since the dirt fills the voids and keeps water from draining. Layer instead: compacted fill below, then a clean stone layer above. That keeps each material doing its own job and prevents soft spots when the ground thaws in spring.
Will fill dirt fix a damp basement?
Fill changes the grade outside, so it can help when surface water runs toward a wall. It will not repair a crack, a failed seal or groundwater pushing up from below. If water keeps showing up inside after the grade is corrected, a drain or waterproofing contractor is the better next call.