Fill Dirt in Roopville, GA

Per-ton prices for basic fill dirt in West Georgia commonly fall in the low-to-mid range regionally, but vary by supplier, moisture content, and distance. Hello Gravel shows upfront pricing during checkout, with a minimum order of 3 tons and delivery fees that depend on your zip code and truck type; check your quote for exact numbers.

Hello Gravel partners with regional aggregate yards, landscape suppliers, and hauling contractors that service West Georgia and Roopville specifically. Use our site to enter your zip code to see available suppliers, schedules, and truck options for construction-grade fill dirt.

To estimate, multiply square footage by depth (in feet) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards; for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches needs about 9.3 cubic yards. For fill dirt in this area assume roughly 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard and add 10–20% extra for compaction and settling due to local clay soils.

Fill dirt by itself is not ideal for surface drainage or erosion control because it tends to be fine-textured and can hold water in clay-rich West Georgia soils. For slopes use engineered solutions like compacted structural fill with proper drainage layers, crushed stone, geotextile fabric, vegetation, or riprap depending on the location and severity of erosion.

If you must use fill dirt to raise grade, place it in thin lifts (4–8 inches) and mechanically compact each lift to reduce future settling; keep organic material out of the fill. For actual driveway bases, use properly graded crusher run or road base beneath the surface stone, since those materials compact better and shed water in humid Georgia conditions.

Fill dirt is intended for raising grade or backfill and is not a substitute for crusher run or road base; the latter give structural strength and drainage needed for driveways and parking areas. For a durable driveway, plan to use compacted road base and a crushed-stone driving surface rather than relying on fill dirt alone.

Hello Gravel lists a minimum order of about 3 tons for online orders, and most local tri-axle dump trucks deliver roughly 8–12 cubic yards (roughly 10–15 tons for fill dirt, depending on moisture). Exact truck sizes and fees vary by supplier and site access, so review your checkout options and delivery notes before ordering.

Expect most settling to occur in the first year; poorly compacted fills can lose several inches and may need topping or regrading within 1–3 years depending on use and exposure to heavy rain. Proper compaction, drainage control, and using the right material mix will extend time between maintenance in Roopville's hot, humid summers and occasional freezes.

Small grading jobs often do not require permits, but larger fills, changes to drainage, or work near streams or rights-of-way commonly require Carroll County permits and possibly state approvals. Check with Roopville town offices, Carroll County Planning and Zoning, and your HOA if applicable before starting significant grading or fill projects.

For landscaping and lawns, buy screened topsoil or topsoil mixes and compost to support plant growth; blend a shallow layer of topsoil over compacted fill dirt. For structural fills and backfill, pair fill dirt with crushed stone or road base, geotextile fabric, and proper drainage pipe as needed to ensure stability and prevent water problems.

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.