Fill Dirt in Lexington, KY

Yes. Fill-dirt (subsoil used to raise grades) is typically priced lower than decorative gravel or crushed stone because it is less processed. In Lexington you should still expect regional price variation based on haul distance, moisture and supplier; get a local quote for exact pricing.

Costs vary, but a typical delivered range in the Lexington area is about $15 to $40 per ton (roughly $12 to $30 per cubic yard) depending on volume, moisture, and distance. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and can provide a firm delivered price when you enter your zip code and schedule delivery.

In Kentucky, expect fill-dirt pricing to fall within a similar range: roughly $15 to $40 per ton, or about $12 to $30 per cubic yard delivered, depending on supplier and local conditions. Prices can shift seasonally and with truck-haul distance, so request a quote for your Lexington address.

Use this quick conversion: 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches needs about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 8 tons). At 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons). We use an approximate conversion of 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.3 tons for fill-dirt; exact weight varies with moisture and clay content common around Lexington.

Yes, but only if the fill-dirt is compacted and stable. In Lexington the Bluegrass clay content can retain moisture and settle, so we recommend compacting the fill, adding a geotextile if needed, and installing several inches of compacted base stone before placing decorative gravel to avoid rutting and drainage issues.

One cubic yard is a 3'x3'x3' pile and covers about 9 square feet at 4 inches deep. Depending on moisture and soil type (Lexington soils can be clay-rich), one cubic yard of fill-dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons.

It depends on the truck. A full-size pickup bed can often carry about 1/2 to 1 cubic yard safely when accounting for weight limits and avoiding overloading. Because Lexington-area fill-dirt can be heavy when wet, we recommend using a dump truck delivery (Hello Gravel minimum 3 tons) to avoid overloading a pickup and potential road permits.

Truck sizes vary. The dump trucks commonly used for Hello Gravel deliveries in Lexington typically carry about 10 to 16 cubic yards per load, which for fill-dirt equates to roughly 13 to 20 tons depending on moisture. Exact capacity depends on the truck and material density; ask at checkout if you need an exact truck-size estimate.

No. Two inches of fill-dirt is not sufficient for a driveway base. A durable driveway needs a properly compacted structural fill and several inches of compacted base stone (usually 4 to 8 inches total depending on soil and traffic); for Lexington's variable soils, contractors often recommend a thicker, well-compacted base to prevent settling.

Ten tons of fill-dirt is roughly 7.5 to 8.5 cubic yards (using 1.2-1.4 tons per cubic yard). At 2 inches deep it will cover about 1,200 to 1,350 sq ft; at 4 inches it will cover about 600 to 675 sq ft. These are approximate values—moisture and compaction change coverage, so order a little extra for settling.

For a 20 ft long driveway the needed volume depends on width and depth. Example: a 20 ft by 10 ft driveway at 4 inches deep needs about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 16 tons). Using local delivered price ranges, fill-dirt alone could run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars; for an accurate total including hauling and compaction in Lexington, get a Hello Gravel quote.

Buying bulk delivered fill-dirt through local suppliers is usually the most cost-effective option for most homeowners in Lexington compared with bagged soil. You can also reuse clean on-site material if available, but check for contamination and compaction needs. The fastest way to compare local rates is to request quotes through Hello Gravel so you see delivered prices and truck options.

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.