Fill-dirt in Hohenwald, TN

Prices vary by supplier, truck size, and distance from the source. As a rough local range, delivered fill-dirt in the Hohenwald area commonly runs about $15 to $40 per cubic yard (roughly $20 to $45 per ton), with a tri-axle load typically carrying around 10 to 12 cubic yards. Final price depends on access, place of delivery, and whether you request spreading; check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact quotes and minimums (3 tons).

You can order delivered fill-dirt through Hello Gravel, which connects you with local suppliers and haulers that serve Hohenwald (zip-code based). Enter your zip code on our site or call 855-241-8884 to get a local quote, confirm delivery windows, and pick a delivery date.

It depends on width and depth. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft) needs about 1.24 cubic yards (≈1.4 tons) at 2 inches, about 2.47 cubic yards (≈2.7 tons) at 4 inches, and about 3.71 cubic yards (≈4.1 tons) at 6 inches. Use the formula: cubic yards = (square feet x depth in feet) / 27, and multiply cubic yards by about 1.1 to estimate tons for local fill-dirt (regional variation possible).

Two inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway surface in West Tennessee. Fill-dirt is best for grading and raising ground; for a driveway you should install a compacted crushed-rock base of at least 4 to 6 inches and then a surface material on top. If you only need top dressing or minor grading, 2 inches of fill-dirt may work, but it will not resist vehicle traffic on its own.

If your goal is to raise grade for landscaping or to prepare for sod, fill-dirt can be placed and compacted in lifts, and fabric is usually not required. For any traffic-bearing surface in Hohenwald's soils and rainy climate, install a geotextile fabric and a compacted crushed-rock base before adding surface material; this improves drainage and reduces rutting and mixing of soils. Always grade for proper drainage away from structures and avoid placing fill when the ground is very wet.

You can use fill-dirt directly to raise or level ground, but it should be placed in thin lifts and compacted to avoid settling. For driveways, fill-dirt is not a substitute for base material—use fill-dirt only to establish grade, then install compacted crushed stone or recycled base material before the wearing surface. Local clay and loam in West Tennessee mean good compaction and drainage design are especially important.

A 50 lb bag of soil is about 0.6 cubic feet, so you need roughly 45 fifty-pound bags to equal one cubic yard. Because a cubic yard of fill-dirt is roughly 1.1 tons, bulk delivery is almost always more cost-effective for projects larger than a few bags. Bagged material makes sense for very small repairs or where bulk delivery is not possible, but not for typical driveway or yard-fill projects in Hohenwald.

Fill-dirt tends to retain water, become soft when wet, and can rut or wash away under vehicle traffic, especially in West Tennessee's rainy seasons. It also settles over time and can mix with the surface layer, leading to maintenance issues and poor drainage. A compacted crushed-rock base provides better load-bearing capacity, drainage, and long-term stability for driveways.

Costs vary with scope and assumptions; for a small 20 ft by 10 ft driveway using fill-dirt only for grade and a 4-inch crushed-rock base, expect material costs for fill-dirt to be modest (a few hundred dollars depending on depth). Installation, compaction, base rock, and labor typically add several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on contractor rates and access. Get an itemized quote via Hello Gravel and a local contractor to capture local hauling, spreading, and labor costs.

Measure the area (length x width) and choose the depth you need in inches. Use cubic yards = (square feet x depth in feet) / 27, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.1 to estimate tons for local fill-dirt and add 5% to 10% for settlement and waste. Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel to get a local per-yard or per-ton price, keep the 3-ton minimum in mind, and request delivery date and any tailgate-spreading notes at checkout.