Fill Dirt in flintstone, GA

Use this rule: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in feet) / 27. For 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches (0.333 ft) you need about 12.35 cubic yards, and at 6 inches (0.5 ft) about 18.52 cubic yards. Fill dirt in West Georgia typically weighs about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard; using 1.3 tons/yd3 as a rule of thumb gives roughly 16 tons for 4 inches and 24 tons for 6 inches. Order a little extra (5%–10%) to allow for compaction and settling.

Hello Gravel often offers free delivery in many areas, but fees vary by distance and supplier. If a delivery fee applies in West Georgia expect a range roughly $50–$150 for a local dump truck load, and optional tailgate spreading (requested at checkout) is charged separately or done at the driver’s discretion; labor for spreading typically adds $60–$200 depending on the amount and site access. Exact pricing appears at checkout after you enter your zip code and delivery date.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that source screened and construction-grade fill dirt from quarries, excavation contractors, and regional soil suppliers serving West Georgia and the Chattanooga area. Because Flintstone is small (population about 3,960), materials often come from nearby county lots or suppliers in Walker County, Dade County, or neighboring Tennessee, so texture and color can vary by load. Enter your zip code on our site to see available local supplier options and lead times.

Northwest Georgia has heavy clay in many native soils and a humid, rainy summer season that increases settlement and erosion risk. Fill dirt with high clay content can hold water, shrink and swell with wet/dry cycles, and become soft after heavy rain, so proper compaction, drainage, and erosion controls are important. For areas with poor drainage, use granular backfill or a stone base and provide positive slopes or drainage pathways to reduce saturation.

For driveways, fill dirt alone is not ideal as a surface; compacted structural fill of 6–12 inches beneath a 3–4 inch crushed-stone driving surface is common for light residential traffic. Retaining walls generally require engineered backfill: compact in 6–8 inch lifts and use free-draining material (gravel) immediately behind the wall; use geotextile and proper drainage for taller walls. If using fill dirt as bulk material, compact every lift with a plate compactor and consider a geogrid or crushed-rock base for vehicle loads.

Often no specific permit is required just to bring in fill dirt for routine landscaping, but rules vary by county and by HOA. If your work changes grading, affects stormwater drainage, creates large stockpiles, or involves structural work like a retaining wall or driveway, the county building or planning office may require permits, and many HOAs have rules about visible grading and changes to yard elevations. Check Walker County and your HOA before ordering large volumes to avoid rework or fines.

Fill dirt is cost-effective for raising grade and filling low spots but compacts poorly for a finished driving surface and can hold moisture. Crushed stone is a better base and surface for driveways because it drains and compacts into a stable surface; sand is useful for leveling under pavers but not for vehicular loads. For driveways in West Georgia’s clay soils, the best approach is compacted fill to set grade, a crushed-stone base, and a suitable surface layer for traffic.

Fill dirt is usually dominated by fines (silt and clay) with most particles under 3/8 inch; it is not a granular structural material. For areas that will carry vehicle traffic you want a more granular mix with limited fines—such as road base or crushed stone—because fines retain water and reduce drainage and shear strength. Ask suppliers for a product description: 'screened fill' means fewer large rocks, while 'structural fill' or 'road base' indicates coarser, better-draining material.

Fill dirt used for grading and yard leveling will settle over time, usually most settlement occurs in the first 6–18 months; plan for some additional top-up and regrading. In a humid subtropical climate like Flintstone, heavy rains can cause erosion and rutting, so install erosion control, maintain positive drainage, and recompact and add material where needed after large storms. Regular inspections and spot repairs after the first year will reduce long-term issues.

You can self-haul small volumes if you have a suitable truck, trailer, and time, but Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and dump trucks deliver larger loads more efficiently. Pick-up can save money on delivery but requires more trips and handling; contractor delivery with spreading saves labor and time but adds fees for hauling and spreading (spreading labor often ranges from $60–$200 depending on site access). Compare total time, equipment, and site constraints when deciding which option is best.

You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform tailgate spreading only at their discretion based on safety and site conditions. Hello Gravel makes that option available, but it is not guaranteed—if spreading is essential, plan to hire a local contractor or discuss expectations with the supplier before delivery. Drivers will typically assess access, slopes, and obstacles and may decline spreading if it risks property damage or safety issues.

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.