Fill-dirt in Kingston Springs, TN

Yes. For bulk volume, fill dirt is generally cheaper than gravel in Kingston Springs because it is a lower-spec material without stone or crushed rock. Keep in mind delivery and any spreading or compaction costs can narrow the price gap—ask our team for a side-by-side quote for your address.

Fill dirt is primarily soil used to build up or grade ground, while gravel is stone used for drainage and wear resistance. In West Tennessee you often use compacted fill dirt as the subgrade and place gravel on top; using only fill dirt for the surface will not provide a stable, draining driveway.

You can order delivered fill dirt through Hello Gravel by entering your Kingston Springs zip code on our site or calling our team. Many local deliveries are free or low-cost, but typical short local delivery fees in the area range from $0 to about $200; next-day delivery or long hauls may add $50 to $200 more depending on distance and truck type.

Prices vary by supplier and moisture content, but a typical range in West Tennessee is about $12 to $30 per cubic yard and roughly $10 to $25 per ton. Exact pricing depends on local availability, truck delivery, and whether the material is clean fill or mixed native soil.

To cover 1,000 square feet at 4 inches deep you need about 12.35 cubic yards (1000 x 0.333 / 27). Order at least 13 cubic yards to allow for compaction and waste, which is roughly 17 tons using a common conversion of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard.

Two inches of gravel over fill dirt is usually not enough for a driveway. For Kingston Springs conditions we recommend compacting the fill, then installing a 4-inch compacted base (crush-and-run or similar) and 2 to 3 inches of surface stone, or a total of 6 inches of properly compacted layers for better longevity and drainage.

Cost depends on truck size and distance. A smaller 6-yard truck typically runs about $200 to $500 delivered, while a tri-axle 10–12 cubic yard load often ranges from $350 to $900 for local deliveries in the Kingston Springs area; ask for a quote for your exact address to see current rates.

Yes, many local suppliers will deliver a single truckload, but Hello Gravel has a minimum order of about 3 tons. Single truckloads are common, but truck sizes can exceed what you need, so check yardage and ask our team about smaller loads or split deliveries if you only need a little material.

You should compact fill dirt before adding gravel or planting to reduce settling and improve stability. Drivers typically will not provide compaction; some suppliers or local contractors offer compaction as a paid service, otherwise you can rent a plate compactor or hire a landscaper to perform compaction after delivery.

Fill dirt is usually cheaper than topsoil because it lacks organic matter and is intended for structural fill and grading. Choose fill dirt for building up low spots, under driveways, and for structural grading; choose topsoil when you need a planting surface or lawn establishment because it supports plant growth.

Assuming a typical single-car driveway width of 10 feet, a 20 ft by 10 ft area is 200 sq ft and needs about 3 cubic yards at 4 inches depth, which is roughly 4 to 5 tons. Supply-and-delivery for that small amount often runs $150 to $500 depending on truck size and distance; if your driveway is wider, recalculate area before ordering.

Standard delivery time is 2 or more business days, but same-week scheduling is often possible depending on supplier availability and time of year. Next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, so check the checkout calendar or call our team to confirm.