Fill Dirt in East Ellijay, GA

Fill dirt is clean, compactable soil used to raise grade, fill low spots, or build up a building pad. In East Ellijay you’d use it for leveling sloped yards, creating a base for driveways or garages, and filling eroded hollows where native soil is unstable. It is not topsoil, so plan to add a top layer of topsoil if you want to grow grass or plants.

Calculate cubic yards: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) ÷ 27. Example: to raise a 12 ft x 100 ft driveway by 3 inches, compute (1,200 x 0.25) ÷ 27 ≈ 11.1 cubic yards. Convert to tons using a local estimate of about 1.2–1.5 tons per cubic yard for compacted fill; that driveway would be roughly 13–17 tons. Use our online calculator or call Hello Gravel to check exact delivery quantities for your zip code.

Prices vary by supplier, load size, and delivery distance; a common delivered range in West Georgia is about $10–$30 per ton for fill dirt on a full truck order. Minimum orders and next-day delivery add fees, and small loads can cost more per ton. For accurate pricing and available delivery dates in East Ellijay, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team.

The East Ellijay area has rolling hills and pockets of clayey soil that hold water; that can increase settlement risk if fill is placed without proper compaction or drainage. On slopes you may need stepped fills, retaining structures, or geotextile to prevent sliding and erosion. For pads near structures or steep grades, it's wise to consult a local builder or soils engineer before placing large fills.

Screened fill dirt is free of large rocks and debris and compacts more uniformly, so contractors commonly choose it for building pads, near foundations, and final grading. Unscreened fill is cheaper and suitable for rough bulk fills or raising large, non-structural areas where finish grade and compaction control are less critical. For driveways and near structures in East Ellijay, screened fill is generally the safer option.

Place fill in lifts (layers) and compact each lift rather than dumping a large pile and grading once. For homeowners, compact 4–6 inch lifts with a plate compactor; contractors often use rollers and target high density for pads. Also control moisture—too wet or too dry makes compaction harder—and install positive drainage and erosion control on slopes to reduce washout during heavy Georgia rains.

Yes. East Ellijay gets heavier rainfall in spring and fall, which can cause softening, erosion, and delayed compaction if the material is placed when very wet. Freeze-thaw cycles are mild compared with northern climates but sporadic freezes can cause minor heaving in poorly drained fills. Schedule major fills for drier months when possible and avoid placing or compacting fill during or immediately after heavy rains.

Small yard fills or minor grading often do not require permits, but anything that changes drainage, affects a neighboring property, creates substantial slopes, or forms a building pad for a structure typically needs a permit and inspection. Rules vary, so contact the Gilmer County building or planning department before major grading or pad work. If you plan to alter drainage or retain soil on a slope, get approvals and follow local erosion-control requirements.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers who often offer small-load delivery options, but the company minimum is typically 3 tons—check your zip code for exact availability and any small-load fees. Many local suppliers or nearby rental centers in West Georgia rent equipment such as mini-excavators, skid steers, and compactors to help place and finish fill. Ask our sales team to match a supplier that supports small loads or to recommend rental partners in the East Ellijay area.

Fill dirt is best for raising grade and creating a compactable base for landscaping and building pads, but it does not provide a durable wearing surface like crushed stone. For driveways, contractors typically use fill dirt to build up and then place a layer of crushed stone or crushed gravel as the top driving surface. For backfill around foundations, screened fill dirt is common, but where drainage is critical you may need free-draining stone or a mix of stone and fill to prevent water buildup.

Homeowners usually add a top layer of topsoil and seed to bare fill areas for lawns, or cover with crushed gravel for driveways to reduce erosion and tracking. For slopes, install erosion-control measures like straw mulch, seed mixes, or erosion blankets until vegetation establishes. Regular grading, adding fresh gravel to driveways, and keeping drainage ditches clear will extend the life of fill installations.

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!

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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.