Fill Dirt in Early County, GA

Fill dirt in Early County usually ranges from about $12 to $35 per cubic yard delivered, depending on supplier, distance from the pit, and material quality. Costs rise if you need screened or engineered fill versus raw fill, if site access is difficult, or if permits and disposal fees apply. For the most accurate up-front price, check your zip code in our calculator or request a quote from our team.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (about 12 to 18 tons depending on moisture and soil type). Delivered costs for one truck to Early County commonly fall between $150 and $500, driven mainly by haul distance, load size, and local demand. If you need an exact quote, enter your address on our site or contact our sales team — remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

Per cubic yard, fill dirt is generally cheaper than decorative or crushed gravel, so it is the cost-effective choice when your main goal is raising grade or filling low spots. However, gravel or crushed stone is a better long-term option for driveways and surfaces that need drainage and load-bearing capacity, so you may spend more upfront but save on maintenance. If you only need to raise ground before laying a different surface, using fill dirt then topping with gravel is a common, cost-conscious approach.

Measure length x width x depth (in feet), then divide by 27 to get cubic yards: (L x W x Depth)/27 = cubic yards. For example, a 20 ft x 10 ft area at 4 inches deep is about 2.5 cubic yards, and you should add 10-15% for compaction and grading. Convert to tons using a rule of thumb of 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt (use 1.4 t/yd3 as a middle value) or ask us to calculate for you when you enter the job dimensions.

'Poor man's concrete' usually refers to a compacted base of crushed stone or crusher-run that may be mixed or topped with a small amount of cement — it is not the same as general fill dirt. Many local suppliers deliver crusher-run or road-base products that are suitable for driveway bases, but typical fill dirt suppliers do not supply cement-treated mixes. If you want a stabilized mix, request crusher-run or road base through our checkout and ask our team if a cement-stabilized option is available from a nearby supplier.

A dump truck of fill dirt will usually cost less than a truck of pea gravel because fill dirt is a lower-value, more commonly available material and often sourced closer to the delivery point. Pea gravel (a decorative stone) has higher material cost and handling considerations, so per-truck prices tend to be higher. If your goal is bulk fill or grade work, fill dirt is the economical choice; for surface finish or drainage, pea gravel is a different, costlier material.

Many drivers can perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but full spreading and compaction are usually provided by local contractors rather than included with delivery. Typical rates for machine work (skid steer or small excavator) and compaction run roughly $50 to $150 per hour depending on equipment and operator, with some contractors offering flat pricing for small jobs. Request spreading at checkout and we will note it for the driver, but contact local contractors or ask our team for referrals if you need guaranteed spreading and compaction.

Hello Gravel generally has a minimum order of 3 tons; many suppliers also have minimum truck loads of about 10 to 12 cubic yards for full-truck pricing. Bulk discounts are common once you reach full-truck or multi-truck orders — per-yard pricing usually drops for deliveries of 10+ cubic yards. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee; check your zip code on the site for local availability and exact lead times.

In Early County and southwest Georgia, native soils range from sandy loam to clay, so sourced fill dirt may be more sandy or clayey depending on the pit. For drainage and landscaping use you may prefer sandy or loam-rich fill, while structural fills and compaction needs often call for properly graded, low-organic fill dirt. Due to regional sourcing, tell us your project (landscaping, raising grade, utility backfill) and we will help match the right fill type or recommend alternatives like crusher-run or engineered fill if needed.