Fill Dirt in Hickory Withe, TN

Prices for fill-dirt in the Hickory Withe area vary by supplier, haul distance, and truck size. Hello Gravel shows upfront material and delivery pricing after you enter your zip code; our minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is 2+ business days (next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee). Delivery cost typically includes the truck haul and tipping; request delivery details at checkout or call our team for a local quote.

Fill-dirt is intended for raising grade, filling low spots, and general backfill; it is usually fine-grained and may contain soil, silts, and clays. For structural building pads, foundations, or areas requiring good drainage and compaction, contractors usually prefer engineered fill or compactable aggregate (crushed stone or road base). In Hickory Withe's Tennessee soils, which can be clayey and hold moisture, plan on proper compaction and drainage if you use fill-dirt for subgrade work.

Use this rule: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft that is about 6.2 cy at 2", 12.3 cy at 4", and 18.5 cy at 6". Convert to tons using a conservative density of 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard, which equals roughly 8–8.6 tons at 2", 15–17 tons at 4", and 22–26 tons at 6".

A typical tri-axle dump truck used in our network carries about 10–14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt. If your job needs roughly that volume or more (for example multiple low spots or a small foundation backfill), ordering a truckload usually saves cost versus many small deliveries; smaller orders can be quoted in tons or cubic yards through our site. Ask during checkout if the supplier will send a single truck or split loads and confirm access limitations at your Hickory Withe delivery address.

One ton of typical fill-dirt is roughly 0.75–0.85 cubic yards; that covers about 125 sq ft at 2", 62 sq ft at 4", and 42 sq ft at 6". For anything larger than a few small patches, bulk delivery by the ton or cubic yard is much cheaper and faster than 50 lb bags. Reserve bags only for tiny repairs, planter boxes, or tight-access spots where a truck cannot dump.

Preparation costs vary with driveway length, required depth, access, and whether you need compaction. For a 20 ft wide driveway, each 100 ft of length at a 4" fill-dirt base needs about 25 cubic yards (roughly 30–35 tons) of material; labor for spreading and compaction is extra and will depend on contractor rates. Get a site-specific quote from Hello Gravel for material/delivery and ask local contractors for compaction and grading pricing in the Hickory Withe area.

Fill-dirt alone tends to compact unevenly, hold moisture, and can rut or wash out in high-traffic areas—especially in Tennessee's clay-prone zones. For driveways and walkways, use a compactable aggregate base (road base, crushed stone, or stabilized crusher fines) topped with a wearing surface like crushed stone, gravel, or pavers. Hello Gravel can supply those aggregate alternatives and advise on what works best for local conditions.

Materials such as crusher fines, stone screenings, and certain engineered base mixes compact tightly and interlock to make a stable surface, but they are not literal concrete. For a long-lasting base, contractors often use compacted aggregate base plus a surface course or a stabilizer product; Hello Gravel can source and deliver those aggregates through local suppliers, but full stabilization or paving work typically requires a contractor to install and compact properly.

'Poor man's concrete' usually refers to mixing gravel or aggregate with cement to create a simple hard surface; standard fill-dirt is not appropriate for that because it lacks the clean, angular aggregates needed for a durable mix. Hello Gravel can deliver the clean gravel or sand components you would need for such mixes, but for any structural slab or patio it's best to follow building codes and use a proper concrete mix or consult a local contractor.

Measure the area and target depth and use cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324, then convert to tons using 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard. Add about 10% extra for compaction and settling, and factor in restricted access or multiple drop locations on site. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our sales team with your dimensions and zip code for a precise, locally sourced quote.