Fill Dirt in Blount County, TN

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Blount County commonly range depending on distance, truck size, and project size; expect roughly $15 to $45 per ton delivered. Full truckloads (10 to 14 tons) bring the per-ton price down, while small orders and remote drops can be toward the higher end. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons—get a quote in checkout for an exact price and any local fees.

Hello Gravel connects you with multiple local suppliers and haulers that sell construction-grade fill-dirt in Blount County. Typical minimums you’ll see are our platform minimum of 3 tons, but many rural suppliers or haulers prefer full truckloads (about 10 to 14 tons) for off-road or long-haul deliveries, so check the supplier details in your quote.

Small, routine fills often do not require permits, but any work that changes drainage, affects a floodplain, impacts a stream or wetlands, or involves large volumes/grade changes may need county permits. Contact Blount County Building and Codes or the local municipal office before starting, and get any required driveway permits from the appropriate road authority (county or TennDOT for state roads).

Compact fill-dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts using a plate compactor or roller and control moisture so the material achieves good density. On slopes or hilly terrain common in Blount County, use geotextile fabrics, benches or keyed-in lifts to reduce sliding, and provide positive drainage to limit freeze-thaw damage. For building pads or critical grades, consider a geotech consult to specify compaction percent and lift thickness.

Fill-dirt should be free of organic material and debris; well-graded granular fill (sandy or silty fill with limited clay) is best for drainage and compaction. Many Blount County sites have residual mountain soils or valley loams—those can accept structural fill, but high-clay or peat soils need special preparation or replacing. When in doubt, test the existing soil and choose clean, compactable fill for pads and raised yards.

Use area x depth to estimate: a one-car driveway about 10 ft wide by 20 ft long (200 sq ft) raised 4 inches (0.333 ft) needs about 66.7 cubic feet, or roughly 2.5 cubic yards. Fill-dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so that is approximately 3 to 3.5 tons. Always add 10% to 15% extra for compaction and settling and check your actual driveway dimensions before ordering.

Most contractors in the Blount County/Tennessee region recommend crushed stone or crushed gravel as the structural driveway base because it drains and locks together better under traffic. Fill-dirt can be used to raise grade beneath a crushed-stone base or for non-driving areas, but it is not a good wearing surface and performs poorly for drainage and long-term stability under vehicles. For longevity, use fill-dirt to set grade then install a compacted crushed-stone base.

Common extra fees include small-load or minimum-load surcharges, fuel or distance fees for long hauls, restricted-access or off-road drop fees, and tailgate spreading charges if requested. Driver-provided spreading and compaction are at the driver’s discretion and not guaranteed; compaction is normally a separate contractor cost. Also factor permit, inspection, or disposal fees if contaminated material must be removed.

Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion and if site conditions allow, but spreading is not guaranteed and will depend on access and safety. Compaction is usually not provided by delivery drivers and requires separate equipment or a contractor; plan to hire a local contractor or rent a compactor for proper lift-by-lift compaction. Note that steep, narrow, or muddy rural drives in Blount County can limit a truck’s ability to spread material.

Yes. Wet spring months and winter freeze-thaw cycles can limit road access in hilly parts of Blount County and slow deliveries, and some suppliers reduce hauling on muddy or icy roads. Pricing can fluctuate seasonally due to demand and hauling difficulty, so schedule ahead for spring or winter projects. Hello Gravel offers next-day delivery options when available, but confirm timing given local weather and access conditions.

Yes. Request source information from your supplier and consider testing if your project is for a building pad, near wells, or if the fill might contain recycled material. A simple visual check, sieve or lab test can confirm absence of organic material, large debris, and contamination; for structural fills, a compaction specification or geotechnical recommendation is a smart precaution. If contamination is suspected, don’t accept the load and contact your supplier or Hello Gravel for help.

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.