Fill-dirt in Red Bank, TN

In West Tennessee you can expect delivered fill-dirt to typically range from about $10 to $30 per cubic yard or roughly $8 to $20 per ton, depending on volume, delivery distance, and moisture content. Price swings happen with small orders, tight access, or if the supplier needs to source soil from farther away. For an exact price at your address, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our sales team at 855-241-8884.

For sites with heavy clay and slopes common around Red Bank, a blended approach works best: use structural or engineered fill (clean granular fill or compactable sand-gravel mix) in the underlying lifts and reserve clay-bearing fill for non-structural areas. Add coarse material (crushed stone or sand) near slopes or drainage paths to improve stability and reduce water retention, and use geotextile where sliding or erosion is a concern. For structural or load-bearing work, have a civil engineer specify the exact mix and compaction requirements.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, but practical deliveries are usually truckloads: tri-axle dump trucks commonly carry about 10–12 tons (roughly 6–8 cubic yards) of fill-dirt per load. Ordering by the yard is common for landscaping; for larger grading projects you may schedule multiple truckloads. Use Hello Gravel’s calculator or call our team to match the right truck size to your access and quantity needs.

A 20x30 area at 6 inches equals 11.1 cubic yards (600 sq ft × 0.5 ft = 300 cu ft = 11.1 cu yd). Allow 10–20% extra for compaction and settling, so order about 12.5–13.5 cubic yards. If billed by weight, a working rule in this region is about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture, so you’d likely need roughly 15–19 tons; get a local supplier estimate to confirm.

Costs vary with access, slope, and job size; for a single truckload expect contractors to charge roughly $300–$900 to spread and compact (includes equipment and labor) depending on difficulty. For larger projects, installed costs are commonly quoted in the range of $25–$75 per cubic yard including spreading and compaction. Always get at least two local quotes and confirm whether mobilization, cleanup, or retaining wall work are extra.

West Tennessee’s humid climate and seasonal wet periods can cause clay-rich fill to hold water, leading to slow drainage, soft spots, and increased settlement after heavy rain. Freeze-thaw cycles are milder than up north but can still create minor heave or surface cracking if poorly drained fill is used. To improve longevity, use well-draining fill near critical areas, compact in lifts, install positive grading and drainage, and avoid placing saturation-prone fill where structural support is needed.

Small landscaping deliveries usually do not require permits, but any substantial grading, changing drainage patterns, or importing large volumes of soil may trigger local or county permitting. In Red Bank and Hamilton County, thresholds and rules vary; many municipalities require permits for earthwork over 50–100 cubic yards or for changes that affect stormwater. Check with Red Bank city planning or Hamilton County building/engineering before ordering large volumes to avoid fines and required remediation.

Yes. Spring and early fall are peak landscaping seasons in West Tennessee, and heavy rains in late winter/early spring can limit quarry and hauling operations; this can increase lead times. Hello Gravel’s standard delivery is 2+ business days, with a next-day option if ordered before noon CST, but seasonal demand or wet weather can extend lead times—order earlier in spring and fall to lock in your desired date.

Place fill in thin lifts (typically 4–6 inches loose) and compact each lift with appropriate equipment (plate compactor, roller, or tracked machine) to meet target density and reduce future settlement. Control moisture during placement—too wet prevents compaction, too dry limits compaction effort—and avoid placing fill when the site is saturated after heavy rain. For driveways, foundations, or any structural application, follow engineered compaction specs and get a compaction test from a geotechnical lab when required.