Fill-dirt in Louisville, KY

Yes. In Louisville fill dirt is generally less expensive than processed gravel because it is a natural, unprocessed product used to raise grade rather than for surface or drainage. Prices vary by supplier and delivery distance, but expect fill dirt to cost noticeably less per cubic yard than crushed stone or decorative gravel.

Delivered fill dirt prices in the Louisville area commonly range depending on volume, site access, and moisture content. Typical delivered rates are often between $12 and $30 per cubic yard (or roughly $10 to $25 per ton), but you should get a quote through Hello Gravel for an exact price for your address and delivery date.

A ton price depends on the supplier and whether you measure by weight or volume, but in Louisville a rough range is about $10 to $25 per ton for delivered fill dirt. Because dirt density varies with moisture and compaction, Hello Gravel lists prices by cubic yard with ton-equivalents noted—contact our team to convert for your project.

Fill dirt is mostly fines—subsoil, clay, silt, and small rock—used to raise or level ground and provide a stable base. Gravel is a manufactured or naturally rounded aggregate used for drainage, driveways, and finished surfaces; it drains better and resists compaction differently than fill dirt, so they serve different purposes on a job.

It depends on the depth you need. For example, to raise 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches you need about 28 cubic yards of fill dirt (1,000 x 0.25 ft = 250 cu ft; 250/27 = 9.26 yards — wait need correct calc).