Fill Dirt in Fort Stewart, GA

Local delivered prices for fill dirt in the Fort Stewart (West Georgia) area typically range from about $8 to $20 per ton, which works out to roughly $6 to $16 per cubic yard depending on moisture and supplier. Exact pricing depends on your zip code, truck access, and whether hauling or placement services are needed, so check a live quote on Hello Gravel for an accurate price.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order, which is common for local haulers serving Fort Stewart. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee.

Much of West Georgia has clay-rich soils and a humid, wet climate, which makes fill dirt prone to holding moisture, shrinking and swelling, and slow drainage. To avoid problems, compact fill in controlled lifts, provide positive surface drainage, and consider a drainage or stone layer under areas that need load-bearing capacity.

Homeowners and contractors in Fort Stewart use fill dirt for raising grades, filling low spots, backfilling footings, and creating a base for septic fields or lawn areas. Best practices include removing vegetation and organic topsoil, placing material in 6- to 8-inch lifts, compacting each lift, and capping load-bearing areas with structural fill or crushed stone for stability and drainage.

Permitting varies by project: small yard fills often need no permit, but driveways, septic pads, large imports, or work within county right-of-way may require Liberty County permits or Georgia DOT approvals. Fort Stewart is an active military installation, so any work on post requires base approval; for large volumes, expect sediment/erosion-control rules and to consult the county building department or base facilities before ordering.

A useful contractor rule of thumb in West Georgia is 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.25 tons (variable with moisture). Using that: per 100 square feet you would need about 1.16 tons for 3", 2.31 tons for 6", and 4.63 tons for 12"; per 1,000 square feet multiply those numbers by 10 (approx. 11.6, 23.1, and 46.3 tons respectively). Always order a small extra allowance (5-10%) for compaction and grading losses.

Contractors typically place fill in 6- to 8-inch lifts and compact each lift using plate compactors or vibratory rollers for larger areas; sheepsfoot rollers or vibratory drum rollers are common for clay-rich fill. For small projects a plate compactor or rented tamper works; for structural work expect contractors to use heavy compaction equipment and possibly a nuclear or gauge test to verify density.

Fill dirt is the most cost-effective option when you need bulk volume to raise grade or backfill, but it has poor drainage and is not a good finished surface. Crushed stone provides better load-bearing and drainage for driveways and foundations, topsoil is best for planting, and sand provides drainage but compresses easily; choose material based on the end use and cap fill dirt with structural fill where loads or drainage matter.

Fill dirt alone is not a finished driveway surface and will settle and rut if used as the top layer; expect to cap it with crushed stone or gravel and perform periodic grading. With a proper stone cap and good drainage, the surface can last many years, but plan for occasional regrading and adding aggregate every few years depending on traffic and weather.

Yes — Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers in the Fort Stewart/West Georgia area and can request placement or spreading from drivers where available. Service rates vary by job size and equipment; trucking is often quoted per ton or per truckload, and placement/grading crews typically range widely (common local hourly rates for machine work are roughly $75 to $150 per hour), so get a detailed quote through Hello Gravel for a job-specific price.

Before delivery, clear a truck-accessible drop zone, mark utilities and obstacles, and confirm driveway width and turning radius with the carrier; if the property is on Fort Stewart, contact base authorities for delivery rules. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to attempt spreading (drivers decide if it is safe), and plan for wet or soft ground which can limit truck access and require alternate drop locations.

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.