Fill Dirt in Lexington, KY

Yes. Fill-dirt (subsoil used to raise grades) is typically priced lower than decorative gravel or crushed stone because it is less processed. In Lexington you should still expect regional price variation based on haul distance, moisture and supplier; get a local quote for exact pricing.

Costs vary, but a typical delivered range in the Lexington area is about $15 to $40 per ton (roughly $12 to $30 per cubic yard) depending on volume, moisture, and distance. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and can provide a firm delivered price when you enter your zip code and schedule delivery.

In Kentucky, expect fill-dirt pricing to fall within a similar range: roughly $15 to $40 per ton, or about $12 to $30 per cubic yard delivered, depending on supplier and local conditions. Prices can shift seasonally and with truck-haul distance, so request a quote for your Lexington address.

Use this quick conversion: 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches needs about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 8 tons). At 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons). We use an approximate conversion of 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons for fill-dirt; exact weight varies with moisture and clay content common around Lexington.

Yes, but only if the fill-dirt is compacted and stable. In Lexington the Bluegrass clay content can retain moisture and settle, so we recommend compacting the fill, adding a geotextile if needed, and installing several inches of compacted base stone before placing decorative gravel to avoid rutting and drainage issues.

One cubic yard is a 3'x3'x3' pile and covers about 9 square feet at 4 inches deep. Depending on moisture and soil type (Lexington soils can be clay-rich), one cubic yard of fill-dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons.

It depends on the truck. A full-size pickup bed can often carry about 1/2 to 1 cubic yard safely when accounting for weight limits and avoiding overloading. Because Lexington-area fill-dirt can be heavy when wet, we recommend using a dump truck delivery (Hello Gravel minimum 3 tons) to avoid overloading a pickup and potential road permits.

Truck sizes vary. The dump trucks commonly used for Hello Gravel deliveries in Lexington typically carry about 10 to 16 cubic yards per load, which for fill-dirt equates to roughly 13 to 20 tons depending on moisture. Exact capacity depends on the truck and material density; ask at checkout if you need an exact truck-size estimate.

No. Two inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway base. A durable driveway needs a properly compacted structural fill and several inches of compacted base stone (usually 4 to 8 inches total depending on soil and traffic); for Lexington's variable soils, contractors often recommend a thicker, well-compacted base to prevent settling.

Ten tons of fill-dirt is roughly 7.5 to 8.5 cubic yards (using 1.2-1.4 tons per cubic yard). At 2 inches deep it will cover about 1,200 to 1,350 sq ft; at 4 inches it will cover about 600 to 675 sq ft. These are approximate values—moisture and compaction change coverage, so order a little extra for settling.

For a 20 ft long driveway the needed volume depends on width and depth. Example: a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway at 4 inches deep needs about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons). Using local delivered price ranges, fill-dirt alone could run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars; for an accurate total including hauling and compaction in Lexington, get a Hello Gravel quote.

Buying bulk delivered fill-dirt through local suppliers is usually the most cost-effective option for most homeowners in Lexington compared with bagged soil. You can also reuse clean on-site material if available, but check for contamination and compaction needs. The fastest way to compare local rates is to request quotes through Hello Gravel so you see delivered prices and truck options.