Dirt & Fill Delivery Services in Portland, ME
Land Stream connects Portland, Maine landowners with dirt & fill delivery contractors serving Portland and nearby Maine communities like Lewiston. Compare local pros, request free quotes, and hire with confidence.
How Much Does Dirt & Fill Delivery Cost in Portland, ME?
Delivered material in Maine generally runs $12 to $30 per cubic yard for fill dirt, $25 to $60 per yard for screened topsoil, and $35 to $75 per ton for gravel and road base, all before hauling. A standard tandem load is 10 to 14 yards and a belly dump 18 to 24, so the price per yard drops sharply once you fill a full truck.
Properties around Portland deal with rocky glacial soils, mature hardwood stands, tight lot lines, and freeze-thaw cycles that move soil every winter. Maine pricing reflects that, so a national average is a poor guide for what you should actually pay here. Screened loam and crushed stone are the going materials, and truck access on narrow roads matters.
What to look for when hiring
- Order by cubic yard for dirt and by ton for rock, and confirm which the quote uses
- Measure first, length x width x depth in feet divided by 27 gives cubic yards
- Ask exactly where the truck will dump and whether it can back in
- Confirm whether spreading is included or if you need a machine on site
- For pads and driveways, ask what material the contractor recommends compacting to
Why getting multiple quotes matters
Material price is close to fixed at the pit, so quotes differ mostly on trucking and load size. Two or three local quotes shows you who is hauling from the closest source.
Dirt & Fill Delivery FAQs in Portland, ME
Common questions homeowners ask before hiring a dirt & fill delivery contractor.
How much does a load of fill dirt cost in Portland?
Near Portland, fill dirt is commonly $12 to $30 per cubic yard plus hauling, and a full tandem load of 10 to 14 yards is the most cost-effective way to buy it.
How many yards of dirt do I need?
Multiply length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27. A 20 by 30 foot area at 6 inches deep is about 11 cubic yards, roughly one tandem load.
What is the difference between fill dirt and topsoil?
Fill dirt is subsoil used for volume, grade, and compaction, with no organic content. Topsoil is screened and organic, meant for the final few inches where things grow.
Is spreading included in delivery?
Usually not. Delivery means a dumped pile. Spreading, grading, and compaction require a machine and are quoted as separate labor.
Can a dump truck reach my property in Portland?
Most sites are fine, but soft ground, tight turns, low limbs, and overhead wires can require a smaller truck and more trips. Send photos of the access when requesting a quote.