Fill-dirt in Friendship, TN

Local prices fluctuate with supplier and haul distance, but in West Tennessee you can expect fill-dirt to run roughly $10 to $18 per ton (about $12 to $22 per cubic yard using a common loose conversion). Hello Gravel shows transparent rates for your zip code at checkout and has a 3-ton minimum order; delivery fees may apply depending on exact location and site access.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers that deliver to Friendship; our platform requires a 3-ton minimum order but many haulers run tri-axle trucks carrying 8 to 12 tons per load. Delivery is often free in nearby areas or charged $50 to $200 when a longer haul or difficult site access is involved; exact suppliers, minimums, and fees appear at checkout for your zip code.

Using a common conversion (1.3 tons per cubic yard) you would need about: 3u0022 = 1.2 tons; 6u0022 = 2.4 tons; 9u0022 = 3.6 tons; 12u0022 = 4.8 tons per 100 sq ft. These are estimates; compaction and local soil density change the final number, so use Hello Gravel's material calculator or request a site estimate for accuracy.

Fill-dirt can work for raising grades and non-structural fill, but West Tennessee's humid climate and occasional freeze-thaw cycles make proper compaction and drainage essential to avoid settling and soft spots. For areas with heavy rainfall or freeze risk, plan for positive drainage, geotextile where needed, and compaction in lifts to reduce future movement.

For raising yard grade, use clean, non-organic fill-dirt or engineered subsoil with few roots and debris; particle size can be finer because it is not carrying traffic. For a driveway base, fill-dirt is typically not ideal; use well-graded crushed stone or crusher run (stone with fines) for strength and compaction, and reserve fill-dirt only for subgrade leveling where structural support is not required.

Local rules vary; small residential deliveries usually need no permit, but larger grading, changes to drainage, or filling near property lines, wetlands, or public right-of-way can trigger city or county permits and erosion-control requirements. Check with Friendship city hall or your county planning office before moving large volumes and ask about setback, stormwater, and septic system rules.

Contractor rates vary, but expect labor and equipment combined to run roughly $150 to $500 per day for a small crew with a skid steer and compactor, or $3 to $15 per ton for spreading and compaction depending on access and complexity. For accurate pricing, get written estimates from local landscapers or excavators—Hello Gravel handles materials and delivery but does not perform contracting work.

Fill-dirt is cheaper and fine-textured—good for raising low areas or landscaping—but it holds moisture and does not compact into a strong structural base. Crusher run or crushed stone provides better load-bearing capacity and drainage for driveways and under concrete slabs, so those are recommended where structural support and long-term performance matter.

Expect to monitor and top up low spots after heavy rains and seasonal settling, especially in the first 12 to 24 months after placement; light regrading and adding 1 to 3 inches of material annually for high-traffic or poorly drained areas is common. Keep drainage clear and address concentrated runoff to prevent erosion and washouts.

West Tennessee often has clay-rich subsoils that drain slowly and can cause settlement or soft spots; for marginal sites, consider importing a lean sandy fill or mixing with aggregate, and use geotextile fabric to separate soft native soil from new fill. For structural fills or near foundations, use engineered fill and have compaction testing or contractor guidance to meet local building requirements.