Fill Dirt in Nicholls, GA

Delivered fill dirt prices in West Georgia typically vary by distance, supplier, and material quality. Expect the material cost to range roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard and local delivery fees commonly between $75 and $200 for a tri-axle truck; small-town routes like Nicholls can be at the higher end if suppliers are farther away. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and shows exact pricing at checkout based on your zip code and delivery address. For a firm quote and available next-day options, contact our team.

Nicholls and Cook County are served by regional quarries, landscaping suppliers, and farm haulers rather than branded fleets, so availability can vary by day. Many local drivers will offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed—request it at checkout and the driver will assess safety and site conditions on arrival. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and shows any spreading options when you order. If spreading is required, consider hiring a local contractor for guaranteed grading and compaction.

Fill dirt density varies with moisture and composition, but a practical rule for West Georgia fill dirt is about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard; use 1.3 tons/yd3 as a typical estimate. One cubic yard covers about 81 sq ft at 4 inches of depth, 54 sq ft at 6 inches, and 324 sq ft at 1 inch. For example, a 1,500 sq ft area raised 2 inches needs about 10 cubic yards (roughly 13 tons); always order 10-20% extra for compaction and settling.

For driveways and non-structural fills, choose clean, low-organic fill dirt that compacts well; pair it with a crushed stone base (¾" to 1") for drainage and load-bearing. For foundation and structural fills, engineered or tested compactable fill is recommended—contractors often specify granular material or compacted layers with compaction testing in high-clay areas like Cook County. Because Nicholls soils tend to have clay, focus on drainage, compaction in lifts, and consult your builder or Hello Gravel for locally sourced options that match your project.

Contractor pricing varies by job complexity, access, and equipment needs; smaller residential jobs commonly run about $1 to $4 per cubic yard for placement and compaction, or roughly $0.50 to $2.50 per square foot when grading is included. Large jobs may be quoted as a flat mobilization plus hourly equipment rates; difficult access or added grading/benching increases cost. Ask local contractors for written estimates and factor in hauling, compaction testing (if required), and permit-related work.

Small amounts of fill for routine residential grading usually do not require a permit, but permits may be required if the fill changes drainage patterns, creates a large engineered pad, affects wetlands, or includes work in right-of-way. Cook County and municipal offices review significant grading, erosion control, and stormwater concerns, so check with Cook County permitting or the Nicholls city office before large deliveries. If in doubt, request guidance from Hello Gravel or your local building department to avoid fines or corrective work.

Calculate cubic yards by multiplying area (sq ft) by desired depth (ft) and dividing by 27. Example: a 50 ft by 30 ft front yard is 1,500 sq ft; to raise it 2 inches (0.1667 ft) you need about 9.3 cubic yards, so order 10–12 cubic yards to allow for compaction and grading. Convert to tons using roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard if your supplier quotes by weight, and round up to account for settlement.

Yes. Because Hello Gravel sources materials locally, fill dirt in Nicholls or West Georgia often reflects local geology—expect variations in color (reddish-brown clay is common), texture, and moisture content. Photos are illustrative; if appearance or organic content matters for your project, note preferences in order notes and speak with our team before purchase. We can help you pick the right local supply or recommend alternatives if you need cleaner, coarser, or engineered fill.

Clear and mark the desired drop zone, provide a 12–14 ft wide, level approach without low-hanging wires or overhead obstructions, and remove vehicles or obstacles from the driveway path. If curb or street dumping is necessary, check local rules and mark the exact area—drivers generally will not move material far from the tailgate and may refuse unsafe placements. Mention any access constraints at checkout so Hello Gravel can coordinate the right truck and driver for your site.

Contact Hello Gravel customer service promptly with photos and a description of the issue so we can work with the supplier and hauler to resolve it. We will investigate, propose corrective steps, and outline options per our policies; see the refund and claims guidance on our site for details. Quick reporting helps us achieve the best outcome for your Nicholls project.

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!

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.