Fill Dirt in Arnold Air Force Base, TN

A typical tri-axle dump truck delivers about 12–15 cubic yards, which for fill-dirt is roughly 12–20 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Delivered price in the Arnold AFB area usually falls in a wide range because of local supply, haul distance, and site access; expect a ballpark of $200–$600 for a single truckload. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can give an exact delivered price when you enter your zip code or call our team for a local quote.

A 10x10 patio is 100 sq ft. At 3 inches you need about 1.2 tons and at 4 inches about 1.6 tons, but Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum so you would order 3 tons for that delivery. Expect a modest per-ton cost plus any delivery fee—contact us for a precise quote and allow 10–15% extra for compaction and grading.

Using a typical fill-dirt density, 1 ton covers about 125 sq ft at 2", 83 sq ft at 3", and 62 sq ft at 4". For your project, calculate required tons from those numbers, then add 10% for compaction and waste and round up to meet our 3-ton minimum. If your calculated need is small, consider ordering 3 tons or buying bags locally for tiny repairs.

Fill-dirt is best for raising grade, backfilling, and correcting low spots; it is not designed for planting or as a finished patio base. Use screened topsoil or topsoil blends for planting and lawns, and use crushed stone (crusher run or 3/4" clean) as a compacted base for patios and driveways. In the Arnold AFB area where clay and drainage can be issues, choose materials that improve drainage and compaction for the intended use.

A compacted crushed stone base (crusher run or 3/4" minus) is the standard for patios because it drains well and compacts tightly. Delivery costs are similar to other aggregates and installation adds labor for spreading and compaction; exact delivered prices vary, and installation pricing depends on site prep and contractor rates in the Arnold AFB area. Hello Gravel can deliver the stone to your site, and we recommend hiring a local installer for proper compaction and grading.

Twenty tons of fill-dirt in the Arnold AFB region typically costs between about $240 and $800 total depending on per-ton pricing and delivery distance; larger orders often reduce the per-ton price. Hello Gravel works with local suppliers that may provide volume discounts, so contact our sales team or request a quote online to get exact pricing for 20 tons. Remember our 3-ton minimum and that costs change with local availability and access conditions.

A typical single-lane residential driveway about 12 ft wide and 100 ft long at a 4" depth requires roughly 19–20 tons of fill-dirt; allow 10% extra, so order about 21–22 tons. Cost depends on local per-ton rates and delivery; expect a mid-range bulk price multiplied by the tonnage plus delivery. For driveways you will likely need a crushed-stone base and compaction after fill-dirt placement, so budget for additional material and contractor work.

Many homeowners can spread small amounts of fill-dirt themselves, but proper installation requires layering and compaction to avoid future settling. Hello Gravel is primarily a delivery service; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but we do not provide compaction or full installation contracts. For compaction and full installation, we can help connect you with local installers in the Arnold AFB area or you can rent a plate compactor or hire a contractor for larger jobs.

Do not just dump fill-dirt over vegetation or loose topsoil—site prep is important. Remove organic topsoil and roots, regrade and compact in 4–6" lifts, and consider geotextile fabric or a stone subbase if the existing soils are very soft; failing to prepare the subgrade leads to settlement and drainage problems. Budget for excavation or topsoil stripping, compaction equipment rental or contractor fees, and possibly additional stone or fabric depending on local soil conditions.

Bulk fill-dirt is almost always cheaper per ton than 50 lb bags; one ton equals 40 of those 50 lb bags. Bags can make sense for very small jobs where you can't meet a 3-ton minimum or need immediate materials from a retailer, but for any project larger than a few hundred square feet bulk delivery from Hello Gravel will be far more cost-effective. Request a quote to compare delivered bulk pricing to local bag prices.