Fill Dirt in arnoldsville, GA

Delivered fill dirt prices in the Arnoldsville area usually range from about $12 to $25 per ton, or roughly $15 to $30 per cubic yard. Prices depend on local supply, truck access, hauling distance, and moisture/content of the material, so final cost can vary—use Hello Gravel to get a real-time quote for your zip code.

Common sources around Arnoldsville include local landscape supply yards, municipal or county sand-and-gravel pits, and regional aggregate suppliers; many are within a 50-mile radius. Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and haulers for your zip code, and we recommend asking the supplier about pit location, screening, and whether the material is topsoil-free if you need structural fill.

In West Georgia, hot summers can dry and shrink clay-rich fill while heavy rain causes swelling and erosion, so local clay soils can lead to settlement, puddling, or washouts if not graded and compacted properly. Expect to plan for drainage (swales, French drains) and proper compaction to reduce long-term movement; Hello Gravel can help you pick the right material and suggest delivery timing to avoid very wet conditions.

As a rule of thumb, loose fill dirt is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard; use 1.2 tons/yd3 for a simple estimate. For volume: square feet x depth (in feet) / 27 = cubic yards; for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches is 1,000 x 0.25 / 27 ≈ 9.3 cu yd, or about 11 to 12 tons using 1.2 tons/yd3. Always order 5-10% extra for compaction and grading losses.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery is 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; many deliveries are free depending on location. Rural factors that can add fees include long haul distances, narrow driveways, soft or steep access, low-hanging wires, and required permits or off-road maneuvers by the driver—tell us about access at checkout so suppliers can price accurately.

Small fill projects on private property often do not require permits, but any work that changes drainage, affects a public right-of-way, or involves structural foundations may need a permit or inspection in Oglethorpe County. Rules vary by project, so contact the Oglethorpe County planning or building department before delivery for guidance, and consider hiring a local contractor if your project includes grading or foundation work.

Fill dirt is fine for raising grade and general backfill, but for driveways and farm roads you should cap compacted fill with a granular base (crushed stone or crusher run) for strength and drainage. For foundation backfill pick well-graded, low-organic fill that compacts well or ask for engineered backfill; for farm roads combine compacted fill dirt with a geotextile and 3-6 inches of gravel on top to limit rutting.

Expect to regrade or add material after heavy rain events and again every 1-3 years for driveways and access roads, depending on traffic and drainage. Watch for erosion channels, ponding, soft spots, and settled areas; addressing drainage, adding material, and re-compaction promptly will extend the life of fill dirt surfaces in West Georgia's wet climate.

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.