Fill Dirt in Richardsville, KY

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Delivery timing depends on local supplier availability and truck routing, so confirm the calendar at checkout.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers that serve Richardsville and Warren County. Rather than listing a specific quarry, we match your zip code to nearby vendors that supply construction-grade fill-dirt and handle scheduling and delivery for you.

Use 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet, which covers 324 square feet at 1 inch depth. For rough planning, a 1,000 sq ft area raised 4 inches needs about 3.1 cubic yards (roughly 3 to 5 tons depending on moisture and soil type). Because fill-dirt weight varies, use our calculator or request an estimate from Hello Gravel with your project dimensions for a precise number.

Fill-dirt is suitable for general grading and raising yard elevations but is not the best choice as a driveway surface or structural base. For driveways and retaining-wall backfill, contractors typically prefer compacted crushed stone or free-draining granular material to ensure load-bearing capacity and proper drainage. If you must use fill-dirt behind a retaining wall, include drainage rock, a perforated drain pipe, and compaction testing.

Richardsville sees seasonal freeze-thaw and local soils with higher clay content, which can cause heaving and poor drainage if fill is not properly compacted and drained. To reduce problems, use well-compacted lifts, avoid high-clay fill near foundations, and provide positive surface drainage or subsurface drains where water pools. Contractors often layer with granular material in frost-susceptible zones.

Contractors typically place fill-dirt in lifts and compact each lift; common loose-lift thicknesses are 6 to 8 inches for plate compactors and smaller lifts for clayey soils. For structural fills near buildings or pavements, contractors often target 90-95% of standard Proctor density and may perform spot testing. Always ask your contractor what compaction testing they will provide for critical areas.

Per-ton delivery pricing increases with haul distance because suppliers charge for truck miles and time. Local road restrictions, narrow lanes, low bridges, or weight limits in Warren County can require smaller trucks or alternate routing, which can raise delivery fees or require offloading at a staging area. Provide exact delivery access details at checkout so Hello Gravel can match the right truck and give an accurate price.

Small residential deliveries typically do not require permits, but larger fills, earthmoving near waterways, or site grading can trigger local permits or erosion-control measures in Warren County. Check with Warren County Planning & Zoning and the local conservation district before major fills, and include erosion-control notes in your order if the project is near a stream or slope. Hello Gravel can also advise you to contact local officials if unsure.

Fill-dirt is generally less expensive per cubic yard than crushed stone, but it performs worse for drainage and load-bearing uses. For driveways in Richardsville's climate, crushed stone or a rock subbase provides better compaction, drainage, and long-term stability. If budget-driving decisions are needed, consider using crushed stone for the base and fill-dirt for non-structural grade adjustments.

Labor and equipment rates vary by contractor and job size, but expect to pay for operator time and machine rental when spreading and compacting. Typical local crews may charge by the hour for a skid steer or mini-excavator with operator, and compactors may be billed hourly or included in a per-job price; get written estimates from contractors. For accuracy, request itemized quotes showing machine hours, crew size, and compaction testing if required.

Yes. Richardsville's rainfall and local clay soils make drainage planning important when adding fill-dirt. Provide positive slopes away from structures, use swales or French drains where water collects, and avoid creating low spots that pond water. Discuss drainage with your contractor and consider adding a granular layer where you need faster subsurface drainage.

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.