Fill-dirt in Middleton, TN

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and whether placement is required, but in West Tennessee you can generally expect fill-dirt to range from roughly $10 to $25 per ton delivered. Rural deliveries to Middleton may be toward the higher end because of haul distance and minimum-order rules. For an exact price for your address and amount, get a quote through our checkout or contact our team.

Hello Gravel works with local quarries, landscape yards, and haulers that serve Middleton and surrounding West Tennessee towns; specific suppliers vary by zip code. Typical minimum orders for delivered dump-truck loads start at our 3-ton minimum, though many local suppliers prefer 5–10 tons for truck runs in rural areas. Check availability for your address in checkout or call our team for supplier details and minimums.

Fill-dirt usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction. One cubic yard covers about 81 sq ft at 4 inches deep or 54 sq ft at 6 inches; for example, a 20x30 ft driveway (600 sq ft) at a 6-inch base needs roughly 11 cubic yards or about 13–15 tons. Use our material calculator or contact us with your project dimensions for a tailored estimate.

Fill-dirt is fine for raising grade or filling low spots, but West Tennessee clay and heavy rain can hold water and cause long-term settling or poor drainage if not managed. For areas that need drainage or load-bearing capacity (like driveways), combine fill-dirt with drainage measures, geotextile fabric, and a layer of crushed stone or aggregate base. If you plan to grade or build where water collects, consider professional advice on drainage and soil selection.

Fill-dirt itself is not the ideal wearing surface or structural base for driveways; for a stable driveway you want a compacted aggregate base or crushed stone (often called ABC or #57 stone) on top of any fill. If you need fill to raise or level the subgrade, ask for 'structural fill' or 'clean fill' and compact it in lifts before placing the aggregate base. Our team can help you pick the right combination for local conditions.

When used as subgrade or to raise lawn areas, fill-dirt will settle over months to a year, and you should plan on minor top-offs and regrading after settlement. If exposed as a surface (not recommended for driveways), it can erode in heavy rain and will need vegetation or stabilization. Proper compaction, drainage, and capping with topsoil or crushed stone reduce maintenance and extend performance.

For driveways and parking areas in Middleton, crushed stone or aggregate base is the better choice because it drains well and supports traffic loads. Fill-dirt is useful for building up grade or backfilling behind structures, but it does not provide the load-bearing or drainage properties a driveway needs. A common approach is fill/structural fill to create grade, compacted, then a crushed-stone base and a wearing layer of #57 stone or similar.

Permit and erosion-control rules vary by project size and location; small backyard grading often needs no permit, but larger regrades, construction that changes drainage, or work near creeks may trigger county or city requirements. Check Hardin County and the City of Middleton building and stormwater offices before starting, and follow erosion-control best practices like silt fence on slopes or near waterways. If in doubt, our team can point you to local authorities and common permit thresholds.

Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump truck and need a clear, level approach—about 20–30 ft of unobstructed space is ideal and a firm surface to support the truck. Extra fees may apply for long driveway hauls, tight access, offloading with a loader, or if the driver cannot safely dump from the road; tailgate spreading is possible but is performed at the driver's discretion. Upload photos of your access in checkout or call our team so we can flag any special equipment or fee needs before delivery.

Place fill-dirt in thin lifts (about 6–8 inches) and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce future settlement; avoid placing very wet material because it compacts poorly. Install geotextile fabric over soft areas, provide positive drainage away from buildings, and cap the fill with topsoil, gravel, or aggregate depending on the final use. For structural or load-bearing areas, use tested structural fill and consider hiring a professional compaction service to meet project specs.