Fill Dirt in Lyndon, KY

Yes, fill-dirt is generally cheaper per ton than decorative gravel in the Lyndon area because it is a lower-spec, locally sourced earth product. Prices vary by supplier, moisture content, and delivery distance, so larger orders usually lower the per-ton price.

In the Lyndon/Louisville area, delivered fill-dirt typically runs in the range of about $10 to $30 per ton depending on quantity, local availability, and truck access. Exact pricing for your address is available through our site when you enter your zip code and get a quote.

Fill-dirt is fine-grained soil used to raise or level ground and is not intended for drainage or finished surfaces. Gravel is coarse, drains well, and is used as a base or final surface; for load-bearing or drainage applications in Lyndon, gravel is usually the better choice.

Yes, fill-dirt is commonly used to fill low spots and regrade yards in Lyndon, but it must be placed in lifts and compacted to avoid settlement. If you plan to seed or install sod, add a layer of topsoil over the compacted fill for plant health.

Coverage depends on depth and compaction. As a rule of thumb in Lyndon: one ton of typical compacted fill equals about 0.75 cubic yards, covering roughly 60 sq ft at 4 inches, 120 sq ft at 2 inches, or 30 sq ft at 8 inches.

Multiply the area by desired depth to get volume. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 3 inches (0.25 ft) needs 250 cubic feet or about 9.25 cubic yards, which is roughly 12 to 14 tons of fill-dirt depending on moisture and compaction.

A standard full-size pickup can usually carry about 1 to 1.5 tons, but payload ratings vary by model and options. Always check your truck's payload capacity before loading heavy material; for orders under our 3-ton minimum, coordinate with local suppliers or consider delivery.

Buying in bulk from a local supplier and using dump delivery is the most cost-effective method in Lyndon. Avoid taking illegal material from construction sites, and remember that larger orders and local suppliers usually reduce delivery costs.

You can use fill-dirt to raise grade, but thin layers of pure fill-dirt are poor for lawns because they often lack organic matter and nutrients. For planting, spread a few inches of screened topsoil over the compacted fill-dirt to support seed or sod establishment.

Fill-dirt by itself is not a suitable finished base for patios or driveways because it can settle and retain water. For stable, long-lasting surfaces in Lyndon, use engineered fill or compacted crushed stone as the base, and keep organic-rich fill away from load-bearing areas.

No, compacted fill-dirt becomes firm but it will not harden like concrete. Proper compaction reduces future settlement, but it will still respond to freeze-thaw cycles and moisture changes common in Kentucky weather.

Most suppliers deliver fill-dirt by dump truck and Hello Gravel requires a minimum 3-ton order for delivery. Standard delivery takes 2+ business days, next-day options may be available, and drivers may provide tailgate spreading at their discretion if safe and feasible.

Yes, local fill-dirt in Lyndon often has clay content which holds water and can expand or shrink with wetting and drying. If your project needs good drainage or minimal movement, plan for drainage measures or use a different material as the structural base.

Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible; order changes are easier before the supplier routes the truck. We will do our best to accommodate requests prior to dispatch, but changes are not guaranteed once the load is in process.

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.