Fill Dirt in Milledgeville, GA

Fill dirt is clean, mostly fine-grained soil used to raise grade, level yards, and backfill foundations. In Milledgeville it’s best for non-structural fills and grading where drainage and settlement are managed; it is not a substitute for engineered base material under driveways or pads.

Prices vary by supplier and seasonal availability, but expect a rough range of $8 to $25 per cubic yard (about $8 to $30 per ton) delivered in the Milledgeville area. For an exact delivered price to your zip code, use Hello Gravel to get regional quotes—minimum order is typically 3 tons.

Multiply length x width x depth (in feet) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards. To estimate tons, multiply cubic yards by a local density of about 1.0 to 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt; for example, a 10' x 50' area filled 6" deep is ~9.3 yd3 or ~9.3–11.2 tons.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers in the Milledgeville/West Georgia area and can check which vendors offer placement or compaction as an add-on. Placement/compaction availability and fees vary by supplier and are provided when you get a quote—always request the service in Order Notes so the supplier can confirm.

Most deliveries are made by tri-axle dump trucks that need roughly 10–12 ft of width, 35–45 ft of turnaround space, and about 12–14 ft of vertical clearance for dumping. Clear the drop zone of vehicles, low limbs, and soft ground; discuss any access concerns with Hello Gravel before delivery to avoid extra fees or rescheduling.

Local clay soils in Baldwin County can hold water, shrink-swell, and cause slow drainage, which increases risk of settlement and poor load-bearing when mixed with loose fill dirt. In Milledgeville’s wet summers, place and compact fill during drier periods, add drainage or sand layers as needed, and consider geotextile or engineered fill for areas with poor soils.

For general non-structural fills, place fill dirt in lifts of 6" to 8" and compact each lift to about 90% to 95% of standard Proctor density using a plate compactor or roller. For structural or load-bearing applications (driveway bases, foundation backfill), consult an engineer—these uses often require engineered fill or crushed stone instead of plain fill dirt.

No—fill dirt is not a good long-term driveway base because it can settle and retain moisture. Crusher run or crushed stone provides better drainage and load bearing; while fill dirt is cheaper upfront, crushed stone typically costs more but requires less maintenance and reduces settling over time.

Small amounts of fill for typical yard grading usually do not need permits, but large fills, changes to drainage patterns, or commercial work may require Baldwin County permits or erosion control plans. Check with Baldwin County planning and permitting before major grade changes or stockpiling large volumes to avoid fines or rework.

Avoid the wettest months when possible—late spring through summer can have heavy storms that make compaction difficult and lead to extra drying time. Late spring, early fall, or dry winter periods are usually better for delivery and compaction; ask Hello Gravel about seasonal availability and any off-season discounts in West Georgia.

Common add-ons include machine placement, regrading, compaction, erosion control (silt fence or straw), and installation of drainage features or geotextile fabric. Tell Hello Gravel what you need up front so suppliers can quote these services—drivers may offer limited tailgate spreading but it is not guaranteed.

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.