Fill-dirt in Cotton Town, TN

In West Tennessee, delivered fill-dirt usually runs in the range of about $10 to $30 per ton depending on quality, local availability, and distance from the source. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum; for an exact price for Cotton Town enter your zip code or get a quote so we can include delivery and any fees.

Fill-dirt is fine soil used to raise or level ground and is not designed for surface drainage or vehicle traffic, while gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and durable surfaces like driveways. Use fill-dirt to build up grade or backfill and choose gravel as the wearing surface or drainage layer on top of compacted fill.

A typical tri-axle dump truck for local deliveries carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose material (about 10 to 18 tons depending on moisture and soil type). At the regional per-ton ranges, a single truckload in the Cotton Town area commonly costs in the low hundreds of dollars; request a quote to see exact pricing for your address and delivery needs.

No — 2 inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway. Driveways need several inches of well-compacted fill or subbase (commonly 6 inches or more) plus a proper gravel or asphalt surface to support vehicles and prevent settling.

Generally, yes — fill-dirt is usually less expensive per ton than processed gravel because it requires less processing. Keep in mind that fill-dirt may require compaction and additional materials (like geotextile fabric and a gravel cap) to perform as a stable base, which adds to total project cost.

Example: a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 6 inches depth needs about 3.7 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 7 to 9 tons of fill-dirt depending on moisture and soil density. For an accurate quantity for your project, use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or provide exact length, width, and desired depth when you request a quote.

You can put gravel directly over dirt in some situations, but you get the best long-term result if the underlying dirt is properly graded and compacted or, where needed, replaced with clean fill-dirt and a compacted base. For driveways and load-bearing areas we recommend compacted fill-dirt and a layer of base stone before the top gravel to prevent rutting and settling.

As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt weighs about 2,000 to 2,500 pounds, so 1 ton is approximately 0.4 to 0.5 cubic yards. That means one ton will cover roughly 160 sq ft at 1 inch depth, about 27 sq ft at 6 inches depth, and coverage varies with moisture and soil type, so use these as estimates and ask Hello Gravel for a precise calculation.

Large fill projects, retaining walls, or changes that affect drainage may require local town or county permits and inspections in the Cotton Town area. Check with Cotton Town or your county planning office before starting large fills, and if you need help, Hello Gravel’s team can advise on typical local requirements for similar projects.

Yes — fill material can contain unwanted debris or contamination, especially if sourced from mixed sites. For sites near former industrial areas, gas stations, or waterways in Cotton Town, request certified clean fill and consider a professional soil test before purchase; Hello Gravel can note clean-fill requests in your order and direct you to local testing resources.