Fill-dirt in Crossville, TN

As of 2025, delivered fill-dirt in the Crossville area typically runs between about $12 and $30 per ton, depending on quantity, truck distance, and local supplier pricing. Prices on small deliveries or difficult drop locations may be at the higher end, while large orders and nearby quarries can be cheaper. Use Hello Gravel to get an exact, up-to-date quote for your zip code and project size.

Hello Gravel works with multiple local quarries, landscaping suppliers, and haulers serving Crossville and Cumberland County, but availability varies by zip code and season. Most suppliers provide dump-truck delivery; spreading (tailgate spreading) may be offered by some drivers at their discretion and must be requested at checkout. For a current list and specific services, request a quote on our site or contact our team for supplier details.

For driveways and nonstructural pads, compact fill-dirt in lifts of 4 to 8 inches and aim for about 90% relative compaction (Standard Proctor); for structural building pads consult your engineer, with some specs calling for 95% compaction. Common equipment includes plate compactors for small projects, vibrating rollers or sheep's foot rollers for larger areas, and a skid-steer or excavator for spreading and grading. Moisture condition the fill so it is neither too dry nor too wet before compaction and compact each lift thoroughly to reduce future settlement.

Crossville sits on the Cumberland Plateau and experiences seasonal freeze-thaw and moderate to heavy rainfall, both of which can increase settlement and surface erosion if fill-dirt is not properly placed and compacted. To reduce issues, install proper drainage, slope grades away from structures, use compacted lifts, and protect exposed fills with rock, sod, or erosion-control fabric. For frost-susceptible soils, consider non-frost-susceptible backfill or deeper compaction and consult local code for frost-depth requirements.

Permit requirements vary by project type; minor yard grading or small fill may not require a permit, but structural backfill, changes to drainage, grading that affects neighboring properties, or work tied to a building or septic system often does. Check with Cumberland County Building and Codes or Crossville city planning before you start, and keep documentation on site in case inspections are required. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel and we can help point you to the proper local office.

Calculate volume first: length x width x depth (in feet) divided by 27 gives cubic yards, then multiply cubic yards by an estimated weight of 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on material density. Add 10% to 20% extra allowance for settlement and compaction. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or send your dimensions for a quick estimate and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

Good fill-dirt should be free of organic matter, roots, and large debris, with consistent texture and low levels of uncompacted topsoil. In the Crossville area, soils can be clayey or silty—ask suppliers about particle makeup and whether the material has excessive organics or moisture. For structural uses, request tested or engineered fill and follow any engineer or local code recommendations.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion; you should request this service at checkout and note that it is not guaranteed for safety or equipment reasons. For precise grading, compaction, or setting elevations, plan to hire a local contractor or request mechanical spreading and compacting separately. Hello Gravel can add delivery notes to your order to help coordinate with drivers.

Standard delivery is typically 2 or more business days from order processing, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Minimum orders are 3 tons and deliveries are made by contracted dump-truck fleets, usually tri-axle trucks, so truck access and site conditions can affect timing and drop location. Check our checkout calendar for available dates and call our team if you have an urgent schedule.