Fill Dirt in Sandy Springs, GA

In the Sandy Springs/Atlanta area, delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $10 to $20 per ton, depending on supplier, seasonal demand, and how far the truck must travel. Prices vary by material quality (clean vs. native fill), local availability, and minimum order size, so check your zip code on Hello Gravel for an exact quote.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons for bulk materials, which is typical for regional suppliers in the Atlanta area; some local vendors may have higher minimums. Standard delivery is usually included or offered at a low fee, with 2+ business days lead time; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra charge.

Use this method: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in inches) / 324. Then convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by about 1.1 to 1.3 (1 cubic yard of fill dirt in this region is roughly 1.1–1.3 tons). For example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches needs about 6.17 cubic yards, or roughly 7–8 tons.

Fill dirt can be used in Sandy Springs but native clay and heavy summer rain can cause drainage and settling issues if material and compaction are not handled correctly. For areas that must bear loads or stay dry, consider granular or engineered fill, add drainage layers, and compact in lifts; for critical projects get a geotechnical recommendation.

You may need permits if your work changes drainage patterns, involves significant grading, or affects protected buffers; Sandy Springs has local development and stormwater rules that can apply. Check with Sandy Springs Development Services or your local permitting office before major fills, and review any homeowner association rules that might apply.

For driveways, avoid using loose fill dirt as the surface; use compactable fill for the subgrade but finish with crushed stone or GDOT-approved aggregates for the driving surface. For backfill, choose clean, low-organic fill and compact in lifts; for yard leveling use fill dirt for bulk raises but top with screened topsoil for planting and final grading.

Compact fill dirt in 4–8 inch lifts using a plate compactor for small areas and a vibratory roller for larger loads to reach stable density. Moisture control is important in Georgia's climate—too wet or too dry soil compacts poorly—so plan compaction around weather and consider professional compaction testing for structural work.

Fill dirt contains fines and may retain water, so it is poor for final driveway surfaces or drainage layers. Crushed stone or clean gravel drains better, compacts to a stable base, and is the preferred choice for driveways and drainage trenches; use fill dirt only as a bulk raise or non-structural backfill.

Yard areas filled with fill dirt will likely settle over time and may need additional material and regrading in low spots, especially after heavy rains. For driveway bases, expect to add and re-grade surface aggregates periodically unless proper base materials, compaction, and drainage are installed initially.

Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers in the Sandy Springs/Atlanta area—enter your zip code on the site to see availability, pricing, and delivery options. Minimum orders start at 3 tons, delivery is by dump truck, and you can request a delivery date and optional tailgate spreading at checkout (driver performs spreading at their discretion).

Yes. For any foundation, structural fill, or load-bearing work in Sandy Springs, a geotechnical evaluation is recommended to assess bearing capacity, soil composition, and groundwater, and to specify compaction requirements. This helps avoid long-term settlement and moisture-related problems in Georgia's clay-prone soils.

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.