Fill-dirt in Midway, TN

Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper per cubic yard than decorative gravel or crushed stone. However, fill dirt is not a good wearing surface for driveways — you’ll still need a compacted aggregate base or crushed stone on top for durability and drainage in West Tennessee’s clay-prone soils.

Material and delivery for a 10-yard load of fill dirt to Midway typically runs in a wide range depending on supplier distance and access; expect material-plus-delivery roughly between $150 and $450. Spreading and proper compaction are usually charged separately (contractor or equipment rental) and can add several hundred dollars, since Hello Gravel drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but do not guarantee mechanical compaction.

Costs vary by length and site conditions, but as an example for a 20-foot-wide driveway 100 feet long (2,000 sq ft), a compacted fill-dirt base plus 4u0022 of crushed stone often totals about $2,400 to $5,800 delivered and installed. Clay soils, poor drainage, extra grading, or required geotextile can push costs higher, so get a local site quote for an accurate estimate.

For 1,000 sq ft: 2u0022 = 6.17 yd3, 3u0022 = 9.26 yd3, 4u0022 = 12.35 yd3. In tons that’s roughly 7.4–9.3 tons (2u0022), 11.1–13.9 tons (3u0022), and 14.8–18.5 tons (4u0022), depending on soil density. Material-and-delivery pricing in West Tennessee commonly falls in the $15–$40 per cubic yard range, so expect delivered material costs roughly $90–$495 before any spreading, compaction, or minimum-order fees.

You can put gravel directly over compacted, stable soil for short-term use, but for a long-lasting driveway or heavy use you should have a compacted fill-dirt or aggregate base, a layer of crushed stone, and consider geotextile fabric on wet or clay-prone sites. In West Tennessee’s clay soils, geotextile and a properly compacted base significantly reduce rutting and washouts.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise low areas and establish grade before sod or seed, but topsoil or a top-dress of good planting soil is usually needed for healthy turf because fill dirt lacks organic matter. Local suppliers will deliver to Midway, but mechanical compaction is typically a separate service — drivers may help spread at their discretion, while final grading and compaction are best done by a landscaper or contractor.

One cubic yard equals a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube. Most full-size pickup trucks safely carry about 0.5 to 0.75 cubic yards of dirt without overloading the suspension, so a full 1 yd3 load usually won’t fit safely in a standard pickup bed unless you have a heavy-duty truck or accept an oversized load.

Per-yard delivered prices for fill dirt in West Tennessee commonly range from about $15 to $40 per cubic yard, but rural deliveries and tight access can increase fees. A typical tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10–12 cubic yards, so expect a single truckload delivered to Midway to often land in the $150–$500 range for material and delivery, before any spreading or compaction fees.

Using common soil densities, one ton of fill dirt covers roughly 108–135 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, about 72–90 sq ft at 3u0022, and about 54–68 sq ft at 4u0022. Delivered per-ton prices vary by supplier and distance, but in West Tennessee you can commonly expect delivered fill dirt to average the equivalent of about $15–$40 per cubic yard (which translates to roughly similar per-ton costs depending on soil density).

The most cost-effective approach is to bundle services: hire a local excavator or landscaper to clear, stump and grade, and then schedule a single material delivery to avoid repeated truck calls. Many local contractors in West Tennessee offer combined clearing, grading, and compaction services and can coordinate material delivery; get multiple quotes and check whether suppliers can deliver directly to the contractor’s schedule to save time and cost.