Fill Dirt in Porterdale, GA

Prices vary by supplier, quantity, and delivery distance, but in West Georgia fill dirt commonly falls in a moderate range compared with other aggregates. Expect a range rather than a fixed price and check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact, up-front pricing and available local suppliers. Keep in mind that larger orders and shorter delivery distances usually lower the per-ton price.

A loose cubic yard of fill dirt usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and clay content, so one ton is roughly 0.7 to 0.85 cubic yards. Heavier or wetter material and compaction increase weight, so use these figures as a guideline when calculating needs for Porterdale projects.

No, fill dirt is not ideal for drainage because it often contains fines and clay that compact and hold water. Use fill dirt to build grade or raise low spots, then add a layer of coarse gravel or drainage rock where you need water to move away from structures.

Generally yes: plain fill dirt is usually less expensive per ton than washed gravel because it is less processed and more common for local grading work. Pricing depends on local supply, so check Hello Gravel for side-by-side quotes in your area before deciding.

Most full-size pickup beds carry about 1/2 to 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt safely, depending on whether it is heaped and your truck's payload rating. For heavier or wetter fill dirt, expect less capacity and always check your truck's payload limits to avoid overloading.

Yes. Bulk delivery by dump truck is almost always cheaper per cubic yard or per ton than purchasing the same material in bags, especially for projects that need several cubic yards. Hello Gravel offers minimum orders starting at 3 tons to help keep costs down compared with bagged options.

Coverage depends on depth: one ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.8 cubic yards, which will cover about 259 square feet at 1 inch deep, about 65 square feet at 4 inches deep, and about 32 square feet at 8 inches deep. Use these examples to estimate quantities and always order a little extra to allow for settling and grading.

Hello Gravel commonly uses tri-axle dump trucks that typically carry about 12 to 16 cubic yards of loose material, depending on truck size and local road weight limits. That translates to roughly 15 to 20 tons for fill dirt depending on moisture and compaction, so confirm the supplier's truck capacity when quoting.

Cost for a full truckload depends on material price, haul distance, and truck size; expect some variability across suppliers in West Georgia. For a reliable figure, enter your delivery zip code on Hello Gravel to get real-time quotes for full-truck and partial loads from local haulers.

Yes, you can use fill dirt to raise grade or fill low spots, but do it in layers and compact as you go to reduce future settlement. If you plan to plant on top, add topsoil or mix in compost—fill dirt itself is usually poor for plant growth and often contains clay or subsoil.

Fill dirt is not recommended as planting soil because it lacks organic matter; for garden beds aim for a mix such as 70% topsoil and 30% compost or amendments to support plants. If you must use fill dirt to raise bed height, cap it with at least 6-12 inches of good topsoil or a richer soil mix before planting.

Settlement depends on depth, soil type, and moisture; in clay-rich West Georgia soils, visible settlement can occur over weeks to months, while deeper fills may take many months to stabilize. To shorten wait times and reduce uneven settling, place and compact fill dirt in 6-8 inch lifts and allow some time before final grading or building.

Enter your Porterdale zip code on Hello Gravel to see availability, price, and delivery options; the platform shows transparent per-ton or per-cubic-yard pricing and delivery dates. Minimum orders start at 3 tons, and you can request next-day delivery before noon CST (fees may apply) or ask the driver about tailgate spreading at delivery.

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.