Fill Dirt in Lowes, KY

Typical delivered prices for plain fill dirt in the West Kentucky (Lowes) area usually fall in a wide range because of local supply and truck distance. Expect roughly $10 to $40 per ton (about $8 to $30 per cubic yard) as a broad estimate; the lower end is common when material is close by and ordered in larger quantities. Final price depends on local supplier rates, delivery distance to your rural address, and any reshaping or spreading requests.

For most Lowes homeowners, bulk delivery by a local dump truck is the most cost-effective option for more than a few cubic yards because trucks carry large loads and suppliers price per ton. Pickup loads can be cheapest for very small jobs, but hauling and truck payload limits can make frequent trips expensive. Hiring a dedicated dump truck/contractor can be convenient for placement and spreading but usually costs more than a straight delivered tonnage rate.

A quick example: a 20 ft long driveway that is 10 ft wide and filled 4 inches deep needs about 2.5 cubic yards (roughly 3 to 4 tons of fill dirt). Using the local price range above, delivery cost for that quantity is commonly in the low double digits to low hundreds of dollars total, depending on supplier and delivery fee. If you plan a thicker base (6 inches) or wider driveway, expect quantities and cost to rise proportionally; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order in most areas.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise low spots and re-grade yards in Lowes, but it is best for raising grade rather than providing a finished landscape surface. Suppliers and Hello Gravel drivers generally deliver and may tailgate-spread at the driver's discretion, but they do not guarantee compaction or final grading; for compaction and proper installation you should hire a landscaper or rent a plate compactor. Proper compaction in clay-prone West Kentucky soils is important to avoid future settling.

Fill dirt is mostly fines and native soil that is used to build up or level ground but does not drain well or support traffic long-term. Crushed stone or gravel provides a stable, draining base for driveways and lets water move through, preventing puddling on clay soils common to West Kentucky. For driveways and drainage work, use crushed stone as the structural layer and reserve fill dirt for elevation adjustments behind or around the base.

Fill dirt typically reduces drainage because it contains fine particles that hold water, so it is not recommended where you need good drainage. For drainage lines, French drains, or swales in Lowes, choose clean, washed stone (for example 3/4" crushed stone or #57) combined with drain pipe and fabric. Also consider filter fabric under stone and a geotextile to keep fines from clogging the drainage material in our region’s clay-heavy soils.

Volume-wise, one ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.7 to 1 cubic yard and may fit in a full-size pickup bed, but the weight (about 2,000 pounds for a ton) can exceed your truck’s payload rating. Many suppliers will sell pay-by-ton pickup loads, but you should confirm the supplier’s minimums and your vehicle’s safe payload before loading. For convenience and safety, homeowners in rural Lowes often order delivery trucks to avoid overloading personal trucks.

There are stabilized and resin-bound gravels and compactable 'crusher-run' or road-base products that compact into a firm surface, but none behave exactly like poured concrete. Stabilized mixes and polymer-bound surfaces cost more than basic fill dirt or crushed stone and are usually sold by specialty suppliers; delivery is typically the same dump-truck method. For a true hard surface similar to concrete, expect to compare costs with concrete or asphalt; for a firm, lower-cost alternative ask local suppliers about road base or stabilized gravel options.

Lower-cost options sometimes available locally include recycled fill, construction clean fill, or screened subsoil; suppliers in West Kentucky often stock these materials depending on nearby projects. Suitability depends on your project – recycled fill can be fine for bulk raising but may contain debris or variable material, so check quality before using near structures or topsoil. Hello Gravel can connect you with local suppliers who can confirm availability and advise whether a recycled product is appropriate for your grading needs.

Hello Gravel’s platform lists a 3-ton minimum for most orders; many local suppliers in rural West Kentucky follow similar minimums. Delivery fees for rural addresses vary with distance from the quarry or pit and truck access; some deliveries are free in close-in areas while others incur fees commonly ranging from modest amounts up to around $25-$100 depending on distance and road access. For an exact quote and to check next-day availability, enter your zip code on our site or contact our team for local supplier pricing and lead times.

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.

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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!

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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.