Fill Dirt in Union City, GA

In Union City, homeowners should focus on drainage, compaction, and erosion control. Local clay soils can hold water and cause poor drainage or movement if fill is not properly compacted, and heavy rain events can wash unprotected fills away. Also check for debris or organic matter in the fill, since those will compress and cause long-term settling.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery is typically 2+ business days with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Delivery fees vary by supplier distance and site access; many local deliveries in West Georgia are free or modestly charged, while longer hauls or difficult drop locations can add to the fee. We recommend getting a quote in checkout to see exact delivery pricing for your zip code.

Clay-rich native soils common around Union City tend to hold moisture and expand or become soft, so fill dirt placed against or mixed with clay can lead to poor drainage and movement unless properly managed. For wet seasons, plan for drainage (swales, French drains) and place fill in compacted lifts to reduce settlement. In areas that need structural stability, contractors often use granular fill or a stone base rather than relying on loose fill dirt alone.

Common uses in Union City include raising yard grades, building pads for sheds or garages, backfilling trenches, leveling areas for patios and pool surrounds, and prepping low spots before topsoil and sod. Note that for driveway bases and structural building pads, contractors often prefer crushed stone or crusher-run as a more durable base material than plain fill dirt.

Start by calculating volume: area (ft2) times desired depth (inches) divided by 324 to get cubic yards, then multiply by roughly 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard to estimate tons (moisture and soil type change the weight). Example: a 20 ft x 40 ft driveway (800 ft2) with 4 in of fill = about 10 cu yd, or about 12–14 tons. For a 1,500 ft2 house pad needing 8 in of fill, expect ~37 cu yd (about 45–52 tons). Use Hello Gravel’s calculator or contact our team for a precise quote.

Rules vary: small deliveries for ordinary grading typically don’t require a permit, but major grade changes, work near floodplains, or large-volume imports can trigger permits or erosion-control requirements from the City of Union City. Many HOAs also have rules about visible changes, truck access, and driveway damage; check your HOA covenants and contact Union City Building Dept before ordering large loads. If in doubt, our sales team can help you identify when to check with local authorities.

Delivered fill dirt prices in West Georgia commonly range roughly $8–$25 per ton depending on supplier, distance, and material quality, which often translates to about $20–$45 per cubic yard delivered. Installation costs for spreading and compaction vary by contractor — expect typical machine rates of $40–$120 per hour or job-based fees; some contractors quote per-ton installed. For exact pricing, request a Hello Gravel quote for your address and include any spreading/compaction needs so local suppliers can estimate labor.

Contractors in Union City often use crusher-run or quarry-run stone for driveway and structural bases because those materials drain and compact better than plain fill dirt. Compacted sand or engineered fill may be used for utility trenches or engineered pads. Fill dirt is economical for simply raising grades or filling holes, but it generally performs worse for structural or drainage-sensitive applications compared with crushed stone or engineered aggregates.

Yes—heavy rain, muddy yards, and storm events can delay or complicate deliveries in West Georgia. Trucks may not be able to access soft or steep driveways, and some local streets or sites may have seasonal restrictions or require escorts for large loads. To avoid problems, schedule deliveries during a dry window, allow extra lead time, and note site conditions and preferred drop location in your order notes.

Fill dirt typically settles over months after placement, so expect some regrading and additional topping (topsoil and seed or gravel) after the first season. If used as a final surface, fill dirt will wash and rut in heavy rains—cover with topsoil and sod for lawns or with crushed stone for driveways to get a lasting surface. Proper compaction at installation and erosion control measures reduce maintenance and accelerate stabilization.

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!

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.