Fill Dirt in Cartersville, GA

Local suppliers in the Cartersville/West Georgia area typically include landscape yards, local quarries, and bulk soil contractors. Most deliver by tri-axle dump truck with curbside placement; Hello Gravel connects you to these local haulers and shows available delivery dates, minimums, and whether tailgate spreading may be possible at the driver’s discretion.

Fill dirt in West Georgia commonly falls in a lower-cost range compared with topsoil or engineered fill, often roughly $10 to $20 per ton (about $12 to $30 per cubic yard), though rates vary by supplier, distance, and season. For an exact, up-to-date price for your Cartersville zip code, check Hello Gravel or request a local quote.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch you need about 3.09 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 3 to 4 tons of fill dirt based on common regional densities. Variations in moisture content and compaction can change that number, so order a little extra or ask Hello Gravel's calculator for a more precise estimate.

Bartow County and the City of Cartersville have rules around grading, drainage, and certain land-disturbing activities; thresholds for permits vary by project size. For structural fills, retaining walls, or changes that affect drainage, contact the Cartersville Building Department or Bartow County before you start, and consult a geotechnical engineer for compaction specs required by local code.

Hot summers and heavy seasonal rain in Cartersville increase risk of erosion and post-installation settling if fill dirt is not properly compacted and drained. Use good drainage, erosion control (silt fence, mulch, seed), and cover fill with appropriate surfacing (topsoil and sod, gravel, or stone) to reduce washout and minimize maintenance.

Most local haulers use tri-axle dump trucks that carry roughly 12 to 16 tons per load, but some sites run smaller straight trucks or tractor-trailers for larger jobs. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; many suppliers will accept small loads but may set a minimum delivery fee—confirm truck access and placement options when ordering.

Contractors typically use a Proctor compaction test to determine the target density, then compact fill in lifts to reach 90–95% (or to the percentage required by the local building official) of standard or modified Proctor. For foundations, driveways, or structural work, request a geotechnical report and compaction verification (field density tests) to reduce later settlement issues.

Fill dirt is less expensive upfront but has higher risk of settling and poor drainage, which can mean more grading and rework over time. Crushed stone or engineered fill costs more but gives better stability and drainage for driveways, walkways, and around foundations, often reducing maintenance and repair costs in Georgia's wet climate.

Yes. Heavy rain seasons and peak landscaping months can cause delivery delays and higher prices, and fuel or trucking demand can also impact cost. Plan projects ahead, check availability for your zip code on Hello Gravel, and consider ordering early spring or late fall when demand is often lower.

Contractors often blend fill dirt with coarse material like sand, rock fines, or small gravel to improve drainage and compaction for specific uses such as driveway subgrades. For structural fills or areas that support buildings, many professionals recommend engineered fill or a specified blend based on a geotechnical recommendation rather than plain native fill dirt.

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!

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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.