Fill Dirt in Kennesaw, GA

Fill dirt is subsoil with minimal organic material used to raise or level ground. In Kennesaw, it is commonly used for grade changes, building berms, filling low spots, and under foundations or patios where you want stable, inexpensive material rather than topsoil for planting.

For 100 sq ft at 2 inches you need about 0.62 cubic yards (roughly 0.8–1.0 tons). At 4 inches you need about 1.23 cubic yards (roughly 1.6–2.0 tons), depending on moisture and compaction; add 5–10% extra for settlement.

Fill dirt is usually sold by the cubic yard or by the ton. As a rule of thumb in West Georgia, 1 cubic yard of fill dirt commonly weighs about 1.2–1.5 tons depending on moisture and composition, so confirm units with your supplier before ordering.

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and load size, but loose ranges are $10–$40 per cubic yard or $10–$30 per ton for basic fill dirt before delivery. Hello Gravel shows local, upfront pricing during checkout, with a 3-ton minimum and standard delivery usually scheduled in 2+ business days; next-day delivery is sometimes available for an extra fee.

Fill dirt can work in Kennesaw but its performance depends on composition; clay-heavy native soils and wet Georgia weather can reduce drainage and make compaction harder. For areas that need drainage or a structural base, contractors often prefer screened, compactable fill or a layer of clean stone or crushed aggregate beneath or behind fill dirt to improve drainage and stability.

For driveway bases and under slabs, screened, compactable fill or crushed stone is preferred because it compacts well and sheds water. For retaining-wall backfill, clean, free-draining material (gravel or crushed stone) is usually best to reduce hydrostatic pressure; general fill dirt is okay for non-structural grading but not recommended as primary backfill behind gravity or tall retaining walls.

Small-load options depend on local suppliers; some landscaping yards and brokers offer 1/2 to 1 cubic yard deliveries. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; if you need less, we recommend contacting local landscape suppliers or checking with Hello Gravel customer service to see if a local hauler can accommodate a smaller drop.

Fill dirt itself does not “expire,” but it will settle over time—especially during heavy rains common in Georgia—so expect some settlement in the first year. Proper compaction at installation, adding 5–10% extra material for settlement, and finishing with proper grading, vegetation, or erosion control will reduce maintenance; occasional top-ups or regrading may be needed after major storms.

You should check both Kennesaw city and Cobb County regulations plus your HOA rules before major grading or driveway work; small landscaping fills often do not require a permit, but larger grading, driveway expansions, or changes to drainage can trigger permitting and stormwater rules. When in doubt, contact the City of Kennesaw and your HOA for guidance and document any changes before ordering material.

On gentle slopes fill dirt can be used without fabric if you establish good vegetation quickly, but on steeper slopes or exposed areas contractors typically recommend geotextile fabric, erosion-control blankets, silt fence, temporary seeding, or riprap. Because Kennesaw gets heavy summer rains, using erosion controls during and after placement helps prevent washouts and loss of material.

DIY costs include rental of a plate compactor ($60–$150/day) and a small skid-steer or mini-excavator ($200–$500/day). Hiring a contractor for spreading and compaction can range widely from a few hundred dollars for a small yard to $1,000–$3,000+ for larger driveway bases; get local quotes and confirm scope, compaction requirements, and whether the price includes compaction testing and cleanup.

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.