Fill Dirt in Rockwood, TN

Delivered fill-dirt in the Rockwood area typically ranges from about $10 to $25 per ton, depending on supplier, haul distance, and site access. Prices can vary by local availability and seasonal demand, so get a firm quote through Hello Gravel for the most accurate delivered price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers serving Rockwood and Roane County; our platform and many local yards generally require a minimum order of about 3 tons. Some local suppliers or commercial yards may have higher minimums for delivery, so check availability and minimums when you request a quote.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards of material, which for typical fill-dirt in this region equals roughly 20 to 24 tons. Always order 5% to 10% extra to allow for compaction and minor grading adjustments.

Fill-dirt is fine for raising low areas and creating a grade, but it is not a durable driveway surface. In West Tennessee’s humid climate you should use fill-dirt for subgrade and drainage shaping, then place a compacted crushed limestone or crushed stone surface for a long-lasting driveway.

Standard practice is to place fill in thin lifts (generally 6 to 8 inches), compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller, and control moisture for proper compaction. Labor and placement rates vary by site difficulty, but expect contractor charges in the range of about $30 to $75 per hour or roughly $8 to $25 per cubic yard for delivery, spread, and compaction; get local bids for firm pricing.

Rockwood’s humid subtropical climate and local clayey soils can slow drainage and increase settlement and erosion risk if fill is not compacted and graded properly. Good site grading, positive drainage away from structures, and compacting in lifts will help reduce settlement and extend the life of the installation.

You may need permits if your project changes drainage, impacts wetlands, crosses right-of-way, or involves large volumes of earthwork; Roane County and the City of Rockwood administer local grading and erosion rules. Check with the Roane County Building and Codes office or the Rockwood city planning department before importing significant amounts of fill, and let Hello Gravel know so we can coordinate delivery timing.

Fill-dirt used as subgrade or to raise grade will settle over time—most noticeable settlement happens in the first year—so expect occasional top-ups and regrading in the early seasons. For driveways, cap fill-dirt with compacted crushed stone and perform periodic regrading and adding of stone where ruts develop; for yards, seed and maintain vegetation to reduce erosion.

Measure your area and calculate cubic yards before ordering, allow 2+ business days for standard delivery or request next-day delivery before noon CST for an extra fee, and note access limitations in Order Notes. If you want tailgate spreading, request it at checkout but understand drivers will only spread if conditions allow; contact our team for help with calculations and permitting questions.