Fill-dirt in Hollowrock, TN

Fill-dirt is generally less expensive per cubic yard than decorative gravel because it is basic soil used for grade and subbase work. In Hollowrock and West Tennessee, exact prices vary by supplier and hauling distance, but expect fill-dirt to cost less than driveway or decorative gravels. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for current local pricing and delivery quotes.

Fill-dirt is native or quarried soil with little organic material used to raise or level ground and compact into a stable subbase. Gravel is crushed or rounded rock used for drainage and as a driving or walking surface. In West Tennessee you may see fill-dirt with more clay or silt that compacts well but drains more slowly than gravel.

To calculate cubic yards: Area (sq ft) x depth (ft) ÷ 27. For 1,000 sq ft that equals about 3.7 cubic yards at 1u0022 depth, 7.4 cubic yards at 2u0022, 14.8 cubic yards at 4u0022, and 22.2 cubic yards at 6u0022. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact us with your desired depth for an exact local estimate.

No. Two inches of fill-dirt is too thin to serve as a driveway base and fill-dirt is not intended as the finished driving surface. For Hollowrock conditions we typically recommend compacted fill-dirt subbase of 6 to 8 inches (in lifts) topped with 3 to 4 inches of crushed stone or gravel for a durable driveway.

It depends on the driveway width and depth. For a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 4u0022 depth you would need about 6.1 cubic yards; at 6u0022 depth you would need about 9.2 cubic yards. Provide your exact dimensions in the Hello Gravel order or call us and we’ll help calculate quantities and delivery options for Hollowrock.

You can place fill-dirt over existing soil if the underlying soil is stable and you compact the fill in layers (lifts). Avoid using organic-rich or wet soils as fill; these compress and settle. For a gravel surface, compacted fill-dirt with a geotextile and proper gravel depth works best — ask Hello Gravel for local supplier recommendations.

No — fill-dirt is not a drainage material. If you are installing a drainage pit or French drain, use clean stone and perforated pipe to allow water to flow, not fill-dirt. Fill-dirt is appropriate for raising grade or filling non-draining holes when you want to compact and build up soil, but it will slow drainage in Hollowrock’s soils.

Key factors include material source (local vs transported), truck access and distance from supplier, order size (minimum is 3 tons), and whether spreading is requested. Standard delivery typically takes 2+ business days; next-day may be available for orders placed before noon CST. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout to confirm price, delivery window, and any tailgate spreading notes.

Request fill-dirt that is low in organic matter and free of large debris; locally sourced material often reflects West Tennessee’s clayey or silty characteristics and compacts well. Add any site notes at checkout (access, steep slopes, desired color) and consider geotextile fabric if you have very soft or wet spots; contact Hello Gravel for guidance and a tailored quote.