Fill Dirt in Fort Mitchell, KY

Fill-dirt is subsoil sold to raise grade or fill holes; it contains fewer organic materials than topsoil and is finer than most crushed stone. It is not intended for planting on its own, but is commonly used under topsoil, driveways, and foundations where stability and compaction matter.

Local prices vary, but expect fill-dirt in the Fort Mitchell area to typically run about $12 to $30 per cubic yard (rough estimate). Final price depends on screening, organic content, delivery distance, and whether you need hauling or spreading services, so get a site-specific quote from Hello Gravel for an exact price.

It depends on depth: for 1,000 sq ft, 1 inch requires about 3.1 cubic yards (roughly 4.0 tons), 3 inches needs about 9.3 cubic yards (about 12.0 tons), 6 inches needs about 18.5 cubic yards (about 24.1 tons), and a full foot needs about 37.0 cubic yards (about 48.2 tons). Use these examples to plan, and contact our team or use the Hello Gravel calculator to get a precise quantity for your Fort Mitchell site.

Hello Gravel deliveries are usually by tri-axle dump truck, which commonly carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt (roughly 13 to 18 tons depending on moisture and compaction). We require a minimum order of 3 tons, so for larger projects a single tri-axle will often be the easiest option—ask for truck size when you get a quote.

You can, but proper placement matters: remove bulky organic material (roots, turf) from the area to avoid future settling, place fill in 4 to 6 inch lifts, and compact each layer. In Fort Mitchell's freeze-thaw and rainy conditions, compacting and addressing drainage are especially important to avoid long-term settlement and soggy areas.

Spring through early fall is usually best in Fort Mitchell because soils are easier to work when not frozen and the ground drains better than in winter. Avoid scheduling deliveries during very wet spells or when the ground is frozen; Hello Gravel can help find a delivery date that works with local weather and your project timeline.

Fill-dirt will settle if it is not placed and compacted correctly; properly compacted lifts reduce settlement significantly. For landscaping and small grading work, compacted fill is usually fine once compacted; for foundations or structures, you should follow an engineer's recommendations and obtain compaction tests or wait for documented consolidation before building.

Clear an accessible drop zone and mark any overhead lines, fences, or property lines; call 811 to locate underground utilities before work begins. Make sure trucks can reach the drop point, note any narrow drives or steep slopes for the dispatcher, and add delivery instructions in your Hello Gravel order—tailgate spreading can be requested but is at the driver's discretion.

Ask about the material's composition (screened vs unscreened), percentage of organic matter, typical compaction rate, and whether the supplier provides compaction specs or testing. Also confirm delivery truck size, any access fees, minimum order, and available delivery dates so you get a price and schedule that match your project.

Natural materials vary by source, so color and texture can differ from photos; if you have concerns, take photos of the delivered material and contact Hello Gravel promptly. Our team will work with the supplier and hauler to address issues and will guide you on next steps according to our policies.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.