Fill-dirt in Bon Aqua, TN

Prices vary by supplier and material quality, but screened fill-dirt in the Bon Aqua/West Tennessee area generally runs about $12 to $30 per ton (roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard). Hello Gravel lists clear pricing at checkout, with a 3-ton minimum order and delivery options; final cost depends on haul distance, truck type, and any requested services like tailgate spreading.

For raising driveways you want clean, low-organic, well-graded fill-dirt that compacts well (often called structural or compactable fill). Use it to build grade and then cap with crushed stone or gravel for a durable wearing surface, since fill-dirt alone makes a weak, erosion-prone driving surface in West Tennessee weather.

Fill-dirt can work in clay-heavy West Tennessee soils if it is properly compacted and paired with good drainage, but untreated dirt will hold water and settle. Plan for proper slopes, subdrains or swales, and a compacted base; for sites with poor drainage consider engineered fill or a sand/gravel base under the finished surface.

A 50 x 100 ft area raised 6 inches is about 2,500 cubic feet, or roughly 92.6 cubic yards. Using a conservative conversion of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill-dirt, you would need about 130 tons; add 5-10% for compaction and waste, so order about 135 to 145 tons.

Fill-dirt can be used for non-structural backfill and to raise grades, but foundation backfill and building pads often require engineered fill that meets compaction specs and is free of organic material. Check local building codes and consult your engineer; many permits require compaction testing and specific material notes for foundation work.

If used only as a base and properly compacted then capped with stone, the assembly can last many years with routine maintenance. If fill-dirt is left as the surface it will erode and rut quickly in heavy rain and traffic; expect regular grading, adding material, and improved drainage—roughly annual attention for lightly used lanes and more frequent maintenance for busy lanes.

Crushed stone provides better longevity and traction as a driveway surface, while fill-dirt is less expensive per ton but prone to settling, tracking, and washouts. Best value often comes from using fill-dirt to raise or level the site and then topping with a layer of crushed stone for the wearing surface.

Delivery companies like Hello Gravel typically deliver material only; compaction and grading are contractor services. Expect compaction and grading to add several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on equipment, site access, and scope—ask local contractors for written estimates and confirm they will compact to the density your project requires.

Permit needs depend on the type of work and county jurisdiction; Bon Aqua is unincorporated, so check with your county planning, public works, or health department about driveway cuts, septic fill, stormwater, and major grading. For septic systems and foundation work, counties often require engineered plans and inspections, so verify requirements before ordering materials.

A typical regional range for screened fill-dirt is about $12 to $30 per ton, which translates to roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard depending on material density and screening. Prices can vary seasonally and by delivery distance; use Hello Gravel to get an exact, upfront quote for your Bon Aqua address.