Fill Dirt in Moore County, TN

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Moore County typically vary based on supplier, distance, and load size. Expect a general range of about $10 to $30 per ton delivered or roughly $12 to $40 per cubic yard delivered, with minimum orders often applying. Exact pricing depends on local availability, hauling distance, and whether any spreading or tight-access fees are required. Contact our team for a local, up-to-date quote.

For most local fill-dirt, use a conversion of about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard because compacted soil is heavier than loose. If you need a quick estimate, many suppliers use 1.3 tons per cubic yard. For exact ordering on a specific job, ask your supplier to confirm the conversion they use.

Typical estimates are: raise a yard 1 inch requires about 0.03 cubic yards per square foot; a standard 2-car driveway (20 by 20 feet) raised 4 inches needs about 10 cubic yards (roughly 13 tons). For a 10 by 10 building pad raised 6 inches you would need about 12.5 cubic yards (about 16 tons). Use our material calculator or provide project dimensions to get a precise quantity for your site.

Fill-dirt is appropriate for grading and filling low spots but is not always ideal as the final surface for driveways because it can settle and retain water depending on local soil and drainage. In Moore County’s humid, variable weather, pair fill-dirt with proper drainage and a durable surface layer such as crushed stone or gravel for driveways. For structural areas like building pads, engineered fill and compaction are usually recommended.

Local contractors typically place fill-dirt in 4 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer with a plate compactor or roller to minimize settlement. For driveways or non-structural grading, a well-compacted lift system is common, but building pads or load-bearing areas may require engineered compaction testing and specific moisture control. Check with your contractor or local building department if you need compaction certificates for permitting.

Fill-dirt is good for bulk raising and grading but will usually settle more over time than crushed stone and can retain moisture like topsoil. Crushed stone provides better drainage and stability for driveways and high-traffic areas, while topsoil is better for planting. For long-term stability in Moore County’s climate, many homeowners use fill-dirt for bulk fill, then cap with crushed stone or topsoil depending on the final use.

Permit requirements vary by project type and location, and Moore County or nearby municipal offices may require engineered plans or compaction testing for structural fills and foundations. Simple yard grading or small fills often do not need testing, but building pads, septic systems, and some drainage changes may. Always check with the Moore County building and planning office before ordering materials for permit-dependent work.

In Moore County, delivery-only is priced per ton or per cubic yard plus delivery fees, while delivery-and-spread adds labor and equipment time. Delivery-and-spread quotes often include an hourly rate or a per-truck spreading fee and depend on site access, slope, and how much spreading is required. When ordering, request separate prices for delivery-only and delivery-plus-spread so you can compare.

Yes. Wet seasons and freeze-thaw conditions can limit quarry and hauling operations, which may increase prices or slow delivery times. Summer and spring are busiest for landscaping, sometimes raising demand and prices, while winter can reduce availability for certain suppliers. We recommend booking ahead for larger jobs and checking our delivery windows for seasonal timing.

Expect some settlement in the first 6 to 12 months, so plan to add a thin top-up layer if needed after the first season. For driveways capped with crushed stone, maintenance is often minor—periodic grading and adding stone every 1 to 5 years depending on traffic. For lawn and planting areas, regrading or adding topsoil may be needed more frequently until vegetation establishes and settles.

Clear the delivery area of vehicles, low branches, and obstacles and confirm a safe dump location with the driver; tight access or gates may require shorter-haul or handwork. Mark underground utilities and outline the area you want filled or leave clear order notes at checkout for specific dump locations. If you want spreading, request it at checkout and understand the driver will assess safety and feasibility on arrival.