Fill Dirt in Montgomery, GA

Delivered price varies by supplier, distance from the pit, and truck size, but a tri-axle dump truck (our typical delivery) carrying about 10–12 cubic yards of fill dirt to Montgomery commonly runs in the roughly $200–$600 range. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons and offers transparent, location-based quotes—check your zip code and request a quote for an exact delivered price. Additional fees can apply for tight access, long haul distances, or next-day delivery requests.

A typical tri-axle dump truck delivers about 10–12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard covers 324 square feet at 1 inch depth, so 10–12 yards will cover about 1,600–1,900 square feet at a 2-inch depth; use the formula: cubic yards = (area in ft2 x depth in inches) / 324 to calculate your needs. Remember that fill dirt compacts, so allow for some settlement when planning final grades.

For pure bulk fill to raise grade, fill dirt is almost always more cost-effective in the Georgia region because it is cheaper per cubic yard and easier to source locally. However, crushed gravel or crushed stone is more costly but provides better drainage and structural support for driveways or paths. For most projects in Montgomery, use fill dirt to build up the grade, then cap with crushed stone where strength and drainage matter.

Fill dirt can be used to level a backyard if you plan to plant grass or install sod, but it is not a suitable wearing surface for a driveway. For driveways, order fill dirt to bring the grade to level, compact it, then order 3–6 inches of crushed stone or base material for a stable driveway base. If your project is only backyard leveling and you want topsoil for planting, consider ordering screened topsoil on top of the fill dirt.

In Montgomery you’ll commonly see four options: bulk delivery by dump truck (our standard), pit pickup where you haul from the supplier, contractor loads arranged by professionals, and bagged material sold at retail. Bulk delivery is the most cost-effective for larger jobs, while bags are convenient for very small repairs or pickup at local stores. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and shows available delivery options and minimums for your zip code.

Some local suppliers do offer partial loads (1–3 cubic yards), but residential delivery of very small loads often carries an extra minimum delivery fee or higher per-yard price. Hello Gravel’s minimum is 3 tons; if you need a true one-yard delivery, contact our team—availability and cost depend on the supplier and driveway access. Expect to pay a premium per cubic yard for partial loads compared with a full dump truck load.

If you skip fabric, remove organic topsoil and roots, compact the native subgrade, and place fill dirt in thin lifts (6–8 inches) compacting each lift to reduce future settlement. For finished surfaces that need durability, cap the compacted fill with topsoil for planting or with several inches of crushed stone for driveways and drainage. In Georgia’s clay soils, pay extra attention to drainage and compaction to avoid ponding or future settling.

Calculate the volume by measuring length x width x depth in feet, dividing by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards. As a quick guide, a single small pothole 2 ft x 2 ft x 4 inches is only about 0.05 cubic yards; modest repairs across several low spots commonly need 0.5–1.5 cubic yards. Use our material calculator or send dimensions to Hello Gravel for a fast estimate and delivery options.

Pea gravel is decorative and screened, so it typically costs more than plain fill dirt. Expect pea gravel to be several hundred dollars more per truck than the same volume of fill dirt, depending on local supply and distance. For an exact comparison for your Montgomery address, request side-by-side quotes through Hello Gravel to see delivered price differences.

A 50 lb bag holds about 0.5 cubic feet, which is roughly 0.0185 cubic yards, so one cubic yard equals about 54 of those 50 lb bags. At a 1-inch depth a 50 lb bag will cover approximately 6 square feet; ordering by the cubic yard becomes much more economical for anything larger than a few square feet. For most yard and driveway jobs in Montgomery, bulk delivery is the better choice for cost and convenience.