Fill Dirt in National Hills, GA

Delivered prices vary, but in the Georgia region a delivered load of fill dirt commonly runs between about $15 and $40 per cubic yard. A standard tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards, so a single truckload delivered to National Hills will often be in the $150 to $480 range depending on distance, material type (clean fill vs clay), moisture, and site access. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; check your zip code on our site for exact local pricing and delivery windows.

Per-yard delivered pricing for fill dirt in the National Hills area typically falls between $15 and $40 per cubic yard. Exact price depends on local supplier rates, how far the truck travels, and whether the dirt is clean structural fill or contains clay and debris; use our online calculator or request a quote for a firm per-yard price.

You can buy bulk fill dirt through Hello Gravel, which connects you to local suppliers and haulers that serve National Hills. Suppliers deliver by dump truck (standard delivery is 2+ business days, next-day available before noon CST for a fee) and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; request spreading at checkout but note it is not guaranteed.

Fill dirt is a good choice for raising grade, backfilling, and general leveling because it compacts well and is relatively inexpensive, but it is not a finished surface. For a driveway base you should typically place compacted fill dirt to bring grades up, then add 4 to 6 inches of crushed stone or base gravel on top for drainage and load-bearing. If you plan a driveway, order fill dirt to the required depth for grading and then order gravel for the wearing layer.

Costs depend on driveway width and how much you need to raise or replace. For example, a 100-foot driveway at 10 feet wide equals 1,000 square feet; raising that area by 4 inches requires about 12 to 13 cubic yards of fill dirt, which at $15 to $40 per cubic yard would cost roughly $180 to $520 for material and basic delivery. Additional charges may apply for spreading, compaction, or significant truck access challenges, so request a local quote for an accurate job estimate.

Yes — fill dirt is generally cheaper than screened topsoil because it lacks organic matter and is intended for structural filling and grading. Order fill dirt when you need to raise grade, fill holes, or build up subgrade under driveways or patios; choose topsoil or screened topsoil when you plan to plant grass, shrubs, or gardens since those need nutrients and organic matter.

Some big-box retailers offer bulk deliveries or third-party truck delivery for soil and fill in certain areas, but availability and truck sizes vary by store. Local suppliers connected through Hello Gravel usually offer larger dump-truck loads, more flexible scheduling, and regional materials tailored to National Hills; it’s a good idea to compare price per cubic yard and delivery fees from both sources for your exact zip code.

A standard tri-axle dump truck typically holds about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Weight varies by composition and moisture — a load can weigh roughly 12 to 18 tons, with heavier loads when the dirt contains dense clay or is very wet; suppliers will note whether pricing is by yard or by ton on your quote.

No — fill dirt is not suitable as a substitute for sand, gravel, or stone in concrete mixes. Fill dirt contains fines and organic material that weaken concrete; for any concrete work or budget aggregate mixes you should order the correct sand and aggregate from suppliers serving National Hills or use local ready-mix concrete rather than fill dirt.

Hello Gravel suppliers can deliver aggregates like sand and crushed stone used in concrete, but they generally do not supply cement or premixed concrete on the platform; check local ready-mix companies for mixed concrete deliveries. The common 10/20/30/40 rule refers to aggregate gradation sizes and does not apply to fill dirt, since fill dirt is graded for compaction and structural fill rather than concrete performance.