Fill Dirt in Milton, GA

In West Georgia around Milton, delivered fill dirt typically runs in a range depending on quantity, site access, and supplier—most customers see prices roughly between $10 and $30 per ton delivered. Larger orders and easy truck access usually lower the per-ton price, while tight access, small loads, or same-day requests raise costs. Contact our team for an exact quote for your address and project size.

Hello Gravel’s platform generally requires a minimum order of 3 tons, and we connect you with local suppliers and haulers serving Milton from nearby yards in North Fulton and surrounding West Georgia towns. Suppliers reflect local geology, so material texture and color can vary; we can share supplier details and typical minimums for your zip code when you request a quote.

Many soils around Milton contain clay that holds water, which can cause settling, shrinking, and seasonal heaving during freeze/thaw cycles. For stable results, improve drainage, install proper subdrains or slopes away from structures, and compact fill in lifts rather than placing large un-compacted deposits. For critical pads, consider engineered fill or mixing in sand/gravel to reduce clay-related movement.

Fill dirt in Milton is commonly used for raising low yards, creating building pads, backfilling foundations, grading for drainage, and erosion control on slopes. It is generally intended as subgrade material rather than a finished surface, so driveways and walking areas usually need a top layer of crushed stone, road base, or topsoil depending on the use.

On sloped lots, place fill in 6- to 8-inch lifts and mechanically compact each lift to achieve good density; terraces, retaining walls, or swales can reduce slope pressures and erosion. Also install temporary erosion control (silt fence, straw) during work and ensure positive drainage away from structures. For structural work, consider contractor compaction testing to confirm required density.

A quick way to estimate: cubic yards = area (sq ft) x depth (in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to get tons (typical packed fill weight). For example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches requires about 18.5 cubic yards, roughly 24 tons of fill dirt. These are estimates—settlement and compaction reduce final volume, so consider ordering a bit extra or use our online calculator for a precise amount.

You should check with the City of Milton for grading, earthwork, and erosion control permits if your project changes drainage or moves significant volumes of material. Many HOAs in Milton also have rules about visible grade changes, retaining walls, and driveway finishes, so review your covenants before ordering. When in doubt, contact our sales team and your local permitting office for guidance.

Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; actual lead times depend on local supplier schedules and weather. Wet periods or heavy storms in spring and late winter can delay hauling and make spreading or compaction difficult, so plan ahead during rainy seasons.

No. Fill dirt is primarily used as subgrade or to raise grade; it lacks the angular stone and engineered fines that crusher run or road base provide for structural driveway support. For driveways, place fill dirt only to achieve final grade, then install a compacted layer of road base or crushed stone on top for a durable, long-lasting surface.

If used as subgrade with proper compaction, fill dirt should remain stable, but some settling and minor erosion are common in the first year and after heavy storms. Expect to regrade low spots, add topsoil or seed for vegetation, and inspect drainage regularly; driveways or exposed surfaces made only from fill dirt will require frequent maintenance compared with stone-based surfaces.

Make sure the delivery area is accessible for a tri-axle dump truck, clear overhead obstructions, and mark no-drop zones or preferred dump locations in Order Notes. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if desired, but note drivers decide whether it can be done safely on arrival; contact our team early for tight-access or special placement needs so we can coordinate the right truck and crew.

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.