Fill-dirt in Brentwood Station, TN

In Brentwood Station, expect delivered fill dirt to typically run about $12 to $30 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $25 per ton). Prices vary by supplier, truck size, moisture content, and distance; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, so get an exact quote through our site for your zip code.

Across West Tennessee you’ll commonly see fill dirt priced between $12 and $30 per cubic yard and about $10 to $25 per ton. Keep in mind local geology, moisture, and whether the dirt is screened or contains organics will affect the price.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 6.17 cubic yards of fill dirt (1000 x 2/12 = 166.7 cubic feet ÷ 27 = 6.17 yd3). That converts to roughly 7.5 to 9.5 tons depending on moisture and compaction; we recommend ordering about 5-10% extra to allow for settling and compaction.

Generally fill dirt is cheaper per cubic yard than crushed gravel, but it is not a durable driving surface. For driveways in West Tennessee use fill dirt to correct grade or low spots, then install a compacted crushed stone base before top dressing with gravel or asphalt for long-term performance.

If the area is near grade and mostly level you can add gravel, but low spots or poor subgrade need fill dirt or structural fill first. In Brentwood Station’s clayey soils, compacting a proper fill layer and installing a crushed-stone base before surface gravel helps prevent rutting and pooling.

Costs depend on length and depth, but as an example a 20-ft-wide by 100-ft-long driveway raised 4 inches requires about 24.7 cubic yards of fill (20 x 100 x 4/12 ÷ 27). At $12–$30/yd3 that material would run roughly $300–$740, plus delivery, compaction, and the crushed-stone base and top gravel which can add several hundred to a few thousand dollars. For an accurate estimate get your driveway length and desired depths and request a Hello Gravel quote.

Suppliers in West Tennessee deliver fill dirt with dump trucks; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is 2+ business days. Some drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but spreading and mechanical compaction are usually contracted separately to a landscaper or excavator. Delivery fees vary by distance and order size—many local deliveries are free while long hauls or small orders can carry a fee.

One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft pile—picture about the size of a small kitchen island. One cubic yard of fill dirt usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.6 tons depending on moisture and composition. To estimate, measure your area (length x width x depth in feet), multiply and divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then add 5-10% for compaction and waste.

For a typical backyard job (example: 1,000 sq ft raised 2 inches requires about 6.2 yd3) material plus delivery might be roughly $75–$250, depending on price per yard and delivery fees. Labor for spreading and compacting can range from a few hundred to more than $1,000 depending on site access, slope, and whether heavy equipment is needed, so a common project total runs from about $300 to $1,500. We recommend an on-site bid for an accurate price.

Yes. Demand rises in spring and summer and wet weather in fall and winter can limit access and slow deliveries in West Tennessee. Hello Gravel’s standard lead time is 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an added fee; always check local availability during busy seasons and after heavy rains.

Clear the dump area of vehicles, low-hanging branches, and obstacles, and mark preferred drop points with stakes or flags so the driver can see them from the road. Make sure there is safe truck access and tell us about gates, overhead wires, or tight turns when you order; if you need spreading or compaction, arrange a landscaper or excavator in advance since most drivers cannot guarantee those services.