Fill Dirt in Comer, GA

Delivered fill dirt in Comer typically runs about $12 to $30 per cubic yard and about $10 to $22 per ton, depending on moisture, fines, and local hauling. Prices vary with distance from the supplier, seasonal demand, and whether the load is a small delivery or a full truckload.

A common tri-axle dump truck in West Georgia carries roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt; single-axle trucks hold about 6 to 10 cubic yards. Local haulers in rural areas like Comer often charge per yard or per truckload; expect local delivery/unload charges roughly $150 to $400 for a single truckload, with per-yard rates dropping when you order a full truck.

To cover 1,000 sq ft at 3u0022 you need about 9.3 cubic yards of fill dirt, and at 6u0022 about 18.5 cubic yards. Using a common conversion of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard, that is roughly 11.1 tons for 3u0022 and 22.2 tons for 6u0022.

In rural Comer, standard delivery windows are usually 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee if ordered by the cutoff. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, deliveries arrive by dump truck, and optional tailgate spreading may be requested but is performed at the driver’s discretion.

Contractors use both pricing methods: smaller jobs are often charged hourly while larger jobs may be quoted as a flat rate. Typical local rates in West Georgia are roughly $65 to $150 per hour for equipment plus operator (skid steer, small excavator or bobcat), or $300 to $1,200+ per job depending on access, site prep, and the amount of material to move.

Fill dirt is best for raising grade and trench backfill because it compacts well but it is not good for planting or a finished driveway surface. Use topsoil for lawns and planting beds and crushed stone or gravel (with proper compaction and geotextile if needed) for driveway bases to manage drainage and durability—especially important in Comer’s clay-prone soils.

Buying a full truckload is generally the cheapest per-yard option because hauling costs are spread over more material. Small orders cost more per yard due to minimums and delivery fees; use Hello Gravel’s material calculator and get a quote for full truck vs smaller deliveries to compare total cost.

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 324 sq ft at 1u0022 depth, about 108 sq ft at 3u0022, and about 54 sq ft at 6u0022. One ton (roughly 0.83 cubic yards using a 1.2 tons/yd3 estimate) will cover about 270 sq ft at 1u0022, about 90 sq ft at 3u0022, and about 45 sq ft at 6u0022; actual coverage varies with compaction and moisture.

Yes. West Georgia, including Comer, often has clay-rich, red soils that compact tightly and hold moisture; local fill dirt may reflect that composition. Tell your supplier or Hello Gravel if you need low-clay or clean, granular fill for drainage or structural work, and expect color and texture to vary by source.

Clear an access route and a level drop area, remove low-hanging branches, park vehicles out of the way, and mark underground utilities before the truck arrives. Communicate placement notes in your Hello Gravel order and be ready to confirm driveway access when the driver calls; drivers will assess safety and placement on arrival and may decline risky drops.