Fill Dirt in Fitzgerald, GA

Fill dirt is native subsoil material with few organic materials, used to raise elevations, backfill foundations, and build up low spots. In Fitzgerald, homeowners use fill dirt to level yards, create berms, or prepare base for lawns and structures where topsoil is not needed. It is not a finish layer for planting; add topsoil or compost if you plan to plant grass or gardens.

Local prices vary, but expect roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard (about $12 to $36 per ton) depending on source, screening, and delivery distance. Factors that change price include whether the dirt is screened, how wet it is, truck access at your property, and any stabilization treatment. For an exact rate for your Fitzgerald address, get a quote through Hello Gravel to see current supplier pricing and delivery fees.

Hello Gravel’s standard minimum order is 3 tons and typical delivery is by dump truck (tri-axle) with a 2+ business day lead time. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; check your zip code for supplier availability and potential delivery charges. Drivers may be able to tailgate-spread at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed and depends on site access and safety.

Fitzgerald’s local clay and summer storms increase the risk of poor drainage, slow settling, and washouts if fill is not properly graded and compacted. Wet clay can hold water and become soft, so contractors often improve drainage, use geotextile fabric, or mix in free-draining material under areas that must shed water. Plan deliveries for drier days and allow time for proper compaction to reduce future settling and erosion.

Exact requirements vary by project and permit, so always confirm with Ben Hill County building department before you build. In practice, contractors commonly compact structural fill to roughly 90-95% of standard proctor density and provide compaction reports or field tests when required by plans. If your project needs engineered fill, hire a soils engineer and expect to document testing and lift compaction during installation.

Many West Georgia suppliers can provide screened fill (fewer rocks and debris) and, in some cases, stabilized blends or structural fill mixes. Screened product typically costs more, often in the range of $5 to $15 extra per cubic yard, while chemically stabilized or engineered fills are substantially higher and priced per project. Ask your Hello Gravel quote to specify screened or stabilized material so suppliers can list exact upcharges for Fitzgerald deliveries.

Yes. Fitzgerald’s wet season and summer storms can make sites muddy and limit dump truck access, which may delay delivery or reduce the ability to spread material on arrival. Winter freeze is less of a concern here, but scheduling during drier months reduces risk of tracking, rutting, and extra trucking fees. If you need spreading, request it at checkout and plan a buffer for weather-related schedule changes.

Common estimates: a 1-car driveway base (100 ft x 10 ft x 6 inches) needs about 18 to 22 cubic yards; a 2-car driveway about 36 to 44 cubic yards; raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches is about 18 to 20 cubic yards; a 20' x 20' foundation pad raised 12 inches is about 14 to 15 cubic yards. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of fill dirt in this area weighs roughly 1.1 to 1.3 tons depending on moisture and composition—multiply cubic yards by about 1.2 to estimate tons, and add 5-15% for compaction and waste.

Contractors commonly use fill dirt for raising grades and backfill, but for driveway bases most pros prefer free-draining materials like crushed stone or gravel over fill dirt. Fill dirt can be part of a driveway build-up, but the top base layers should be well-draining aggregate to prevent rutting and mud in Fitzgerald’s rainy climate. Ask your contractor or Hello Gravel sales team about blended delivery options (base rock plus fill) for driveways.

Order online at Hello Gravel by entering your Fitzgerald zip code, selecting Fill Dirt, and choosing delivery options; add delivery notes for access or spreading requests. To change or cancel, contact Hello Gravel customer service as soon as possible—early changes are easier before dispatch. If there’s an issue on delivery (wrong material, access problem, or damage), contact customer service promptly so we can work with the local supplier and hauler to resolve it.

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.