Fill-dirt in Friendsville, TN

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Friendsville typically vary by supplier, distance, and quality. Expect roughly $15 to $40 per cubic yard (about $200 to $500 for a typical tri-axle load), with many jobs landing in the mid-range; exact quotes depend on availability and haul distance. Prices usually include delivery and dumping, but spreading or special access fees may be extra. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing at checkout and has a 3-ton minimum.

Most local tri-axle dump trucks carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt. Depending on moisture and compaction, that is roughly 12 to 18 tons. Hello Gravel also lists minimum orders (3 tons) so you can order less than a truckload if you don’t need a full load.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt covers about 162 square feet at 2u0022 depth and about 81 square feet at 4u0022 depth. So a 10-yard tri-axle load will cover roughly 1,620 sq ft at 2u0022 or about 810 sq ft at 4u0022, before compaction and settlement. Always order extra (5-10%) for compaction and grading.

For raising grade or utility backfill, fill-dirt can be placed directly on native soil but should be installed in thin layers and compacted as you go to limit settling. For finished surfaces, planting beds, or paths you may want topsoil on top of the fill or a geotextile weed barrier depending on the use; a weed barrier is not typically required for structural backfill. If drainage or roots are a concern in Friendsville’s local soils, ask our team for material recommendations.

No. Two inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway. Driveways need a compacted, free-draining base (usually 4 to 8 inches of crushed stone or engineered base) and a proper wearing surface; fill-dirt is used to raise grades or fill low spots, not as a finished driveway surface. For long-term performance in West Tennessee, plan on a compacted aggregate base and proper drainage.

For foundation backfill, use clean, low-organic fill (often called structural or engineered fill) that compacts well and sheds water rather than retaining it. Avoid topsoil or high-organic material and be cautious with silty or heavy clay soils common in West Tennessee, which can hold moisture. For drainage immediately next to footings, granular material like crushed stone is typically used instead of ordinary fill-dirt.

Use the formula: (width ft x depth ft x length ft) / 27 = cubic yards. For example, a 1 ft wide by 1 ft deep trench uses about 0.037 cubic yards per linear foot (0.037 yd3/ft). Bulk delivery is available through Hello Gravel; remember our 3-ton minimum and order extra to allow for compaction and settling.

Bags are convenient for very small jobs, but bulk delivery is almost always more cost-effective for anything beyond a few square feet. A 50 lb bag roughly equals about 0.02 cubic yards, so you would need about 50 bags to equal 1 cubic yard; for most yard grading or backfill jobs it is simpler and cheaper to order bulk. Hello Gravel can show available truck sizes and the best option based on your project.

Fill-dirt can settle over time if not compacted in lifts and is often not well draining, which can lead to standing water and rutting. It also tracks onto streets and does not provide a durable wearing surface, so you will usually need a layer of crushed stone or pavement on top. For paths and driveways in Friendsville, we recommend using fill-dirt only for grade work and a designed base material for the finished surface.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and haulers in the Friendsville area who deliver via tri-axle dump trucks; standard delivery is typically 2+ business days with a next-day option available for an extra fee. Some drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading or machine grading is not guaranteed and often carries an additional fee; simple spreading might range from $50 to a few hundred dollars depending on job size. Contact our team for a site-specific quote and to request spreading at checkout.