Fill Dirt in McMinn County, TN

Delivered fill-dirt in McMinn County commonly runs in the range of about $35 to $75 per cubic yard depending on source and distance. A typical tri-axle truckload (about 10–12 cubic yards) therefore usually costs roughly $350 to $900 delivered to a residential site, with smaller or larger jobs changing the per-yard price. Final pricing depends on haul distance, local supplier rates, site access, and whether spreading is requested.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and covers 324 square feet at 1 inch depth. That converts to roughly 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 81 sq ft at 4 inches, and 54 sq ft at 6 inches. Use those numbers to scale to your actual driveway width and target depth.

Using a common example of a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at a 4-inch depth, you would need about 2.5 cubic yards (20 x 10 x 0.333 ft = 66.7 cu ft → 2.47 cu yd), which is roughly 3 to 3.5 tons depending on moisture and soil type. At typical local delivered prices ($35–$75/yd3) that material would cost about $90 to $190, while a small delivery fee or minimum order may raise the total; adjust estimates for different widths or depths.

Some full-size pickup trucks can carry about 0.5 to 1.0 cubic yard in the bed, but that may overload smaller trucks and is not recommended without checking payload capacity. For orders larger than a yard or when you want professional delivery, a dump truck is the usual choice; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so many residential orders are delivered by dump truck.

Buying in bulk (larger cubic yards) from a local supplier or quarry usually gives the best per-unit price because hauling and mobilization are spread over more material. Consolidating orders, checking local quarries, and comparing Hello Gravel quotes to direct supplier prices are good steps; contractor hauling can save labor if they already have trucks and equipment but factor in their time and markup.

Some local drivers will offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading and compaction are not guaranteed and are typically separate paid services. When available, light tailgate spreading often runs $50–$150, while full labor-intensive spreading and compaction (with a plate compactor or roller) can range $150–$400 or more depending on area and difficulty. Always request spreading at checkout and confirm with Hello Gravel or the driver before delivery.

Yes—common stabilization methods include proper compaction, using geotextile fabric under your fill, adding a compacted aggregate base (crushed stone), or using engineered binders (resin or cement stabilization) for higher-end solutions. In McMinn County, geotextile fabric typically runs about $0.30–$1.00 per sq ft, compactor rental or contractor compaction is often $80–$200 per day, and resin stabilization can be $1.50–$4.00 per sq ft depending on product and prep. Given East Tennessee’s wet periods and freeze-thaw cycles, compaction plus a stable aggregate base is usually the most practical, cost-effective approach.

Pea gravel delivered locally in McMinn County commonly ranges from about $50 to $120 per cubic yard delivered, depending on supplier and distance. A tri-axle load (about 10–12 cubic yards) therefore often costs $500–$1,200 delivered; final price varies with supplier stock, seasonal demand, and site access.

Pea gravel tends to shift, track into lawns and houses, and can be hard to drive on for vehicles that need stable traction—issues that are magnified by heavy rains in Tennessee. Affordable and common alternatives local suppliers recommend are 3/4" crushed stone or stone screenings (dense-graded aggregate) which lock together better and compact to a firmer surface, or recycled asphalt for an economical, stable surface.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and delivery fees depend on your zip code, job size, and site access; many areas offer free delivery but confirm at checkout. Check for access issues like narrow drives, low-hanging wires, steep grades, or local road weight restrictions in McMinn County that may require smaller trucks or different delivery plans, and confirm whether any county permits or HOA rules apply for driveway work or road crossings before scheduling delivery.