Fill-dirt in Roanoke, VA

A typical tri-axle truck in the Roanoke area carries about 10-14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, and delivered truckload prices typically run in the ballpark of $300 to $700 depending on volume, distance, and supplier availability. Exact pricing varies by zip code and season, so check your delivery zip or request a quote for a specific price.

Fill dirt is generally less expensive than crushed gravel because it is a plain, uncomposted soil product; in Roanoke you can expect fill dirt to cost noticeably less per truck than decorative or crushed stone. The price gap depends on the type of gravel (stone size, crushed vs washed) and delivery distance, so get a side-by-side quote if cost is a primary concern.

Tri-axle dump trucks that serve Roanoke commonly carry about 10-14 cubic yards per load. A 50' x 30' backyard is 1,500 sq ft: 2 inches of fill is about 9.3 cubic yards, 3 inches is about 13.9 cubic yards, and 4 inches is about 18.5 cubic yards, which means you would need roughly one to two truckloads depending on how many inches of raise you want and the truck size quoted by the supplier.

Use fill dirt to build grade and raise low spots—it's appropriate for structural fill and compaction, but it is not good for planting or lawns because it lacks organic matter. For planting beds and turf, cap fill dirt with 4-6 inches of topsoil or order topsoil directly for those areas to ensure good plant growth.

Some Roanoke suppliers and contractors offer on-site spreading or placement, but tailgate spreading by drivers is performed at their discretion and not guaranteed. If you need professional spreading, expect to pay for labor; local rates commonly range from about $50 to $100 per hour or a flat fee of $100 to $300 for small residential spreads, though you should request a written quote for your specific job.

Fill dirt can be used to bring the subgrade up to the proper level for a driveway, but it should be compacted in 4-6 inch lifts before placing the stone base. For planning, a one-car driveway (about 10' x 20') filled 6 inches requires roughly 3.7 cubic yards, while a two-car driveway (about 20' x 20') at the same depth needs about 7.4 cubic yards; these amounts are for the fill layer only and you should add material for the base and surface.

For most homeowners in Roanoke, ordering a full truckload is usually the most cost-effective option on a per-ton or per-cubic-yard basis, especially for larger projects. For very small jobs under the Hello Gravel minimum (3 tons) or when access is limited, a small-load delivery or pickup may be more practical despite a higher per-unit cost—compare quotes for your exact address and project size.

Many local suppliers and contractors in the Roanoke area will provide on-site estimates, but availability varies; Hello Gravel lets you check local suppliers, get an online quote, and choose a delivery date during checkout. If you need an on-site assessment, request it when you get a quote or call our team at 855-241-8884 (or text 844-407-3734) to discuss site conditions and scheduling.

Roanoke and the surrounding Roanoke Valley can have varied soils including clay and shale fragments from Appalachian geology, so fill dirt textures and compaction behavior may vary by supplier. Because of regional variation, note your color or texture preference in the order notes and expect some natural variation; if a specific composition is critical, ask for details before purchase.