Fill Dirt in Smithsgrove, KY

Delivered fill-dirt in the West Kentucky/Smithsgrove area commonly runs in the range of $12 to $20 per ton, depending on local supply, haul distance, and seasonal demand. Prices can vary, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a quote for an exact delivered price and available discounts for larger orders.

Hello Gravel partners with local aggregates suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Smithsgrove and surrounding West Kentucky communities. Enter your zip code on our site or call our team to see specific local suppliers and truck availability for your delivery date.

Fill-dirt can be used in Smithsgrove but is sensitive to freeze-thaw cycles if left loose or poorly drained. For freeze-thaw resilience, use proper compaction in lifts, ensure good surface drainage, and avoid placing fine, wet clays directly under pavements or slabs without stabilization.

Compact fill-dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts (loose thickness) using a plate compactor or roller, with each lift compacted to firm contact before adding the next. For driveways, contractors often place 6-8 inches of well-compacted fill-dirt as subgrade, then a 3-4 inch crushed stone base; for structural slabs, follow a soils engineer or local code, but aim for firm, uniform compaction and consider 95% of standard proctor where specified.

Labor and equipment costs vary, but expect roughly $10 to $25 per ton for basic spreading and compaction when hiring a local crew, or daily equipment rates of about $150 to $350 for a skid steer/excavator plus operator. Get multiple local quotes; costs depend on site access, depth, slope, and how much grading or hauling offsite is required.

Permit needs depend on the scope of work and local rules; small property grading often needs no permit, but structural fill for foundations, major grade changes, or work in regulated waterways or floodplains may require permits. Contact Smithsgrove city hall or your county planning/building department before starting big grading or foundation projects to confirm local requirements and erosion-control rules.

Common alternatives include engineered structural fill (compacted and tested), crusher-run or gravel base, and compacted sand mixtures. Choose engineered fill when building foundations or structures that need predictable bearing and low settlement; use crusher-run under driveways for better drainage and load distribution; use basic fill-dirt for inexpensive grade raising and non-structural backfill.

Measure the area in square feet and the depth in inches, then use: cubic yards = (area ft^2 * depth in) / 324. Multiply cubic yards by about 1.2 to convert to tons for loose fill-dirt, then add 10-15% for compaction and waste. Example: a 20 ft by 30 ft area at 6 inches needs (20*30*6)/324 = 11.11 cubic yards, about 13.3 tons loose, so order about 15 tons to allow for compaction.

Provide your exact delivery address or zip code, desired delivery date, access notes (driveway width, overhead obstacles, and preferred drop location), and any spreading requests in Order Notes. Also tell us if material will be used under a structure or in a floodplain so we can flag appropriate suppliers or advise on engineered fill 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.