Fill Dirt in Pike County, GA

Prices vary by supplier, load size, and distance, but expect roughly $25 to $50 per ton delivered in the Pike County area depending on material quality and haul distance. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and shows exact delivered pricing at checkout after you enter your zip code.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that deliver to Pike County and nearby towns like Zebulon and Griffin; enter your zip code to see available vendors and exact options. Many suppliers also offer customer pickup where allowed, but check the product listing for pickup availability and truck capacity before planning to haul it yourself.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so it covers about 81 sq ft at 4" depth, 54 sq ft at 6" depth, and 40.5 sq ft at 8" depth. Use the formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324 to calculate for any area or depth.

Tri-axle dump trucks that Hello Gravel commonly schedules in Georgia usually carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose, so expect roughly 810 to 972 sq ft at 4", 540 to 648 sq ft at 6", or 405 to 486 sq ft at 8". Actual truck capacity can vary by supplier, so check your order confirmation for the delivered cubic yards.

For bulk fill to raise grades, clean fill-dirt is generally cheaper per cubic yard than crushed rock or gravel, making it the common choice for yard leveling. For a driveway base you should usually choose compactable aggregates (crushed stone) because gravel provides better drainage and load-bearing capacity even though it costs more.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, which usually converts to roughly 2.5 to 3 cubic yards depending on soil density, so ordering just one cubic yard for delivery is typically not available through our platform. If you need very small amounts, ask about local supplier pickup or small-load options when you check availability for your zip code.

One cubic yard of dry fill-dirt commonly weighs about 2,000 to 2,700 pounds depending on moisture and soil type, which can exceed the payload of many half-ton pickup trucks. Check your truck’s payload rating in the owner’s manual before loading, and consider renting a trailer or hiring delivery if your vehicle’s payload is near or below that range.

Standard delivery for Hello Gravel is 2+ business days, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; many areas also qualify for free delivery depending on the supplier and order size. Expect tri-axle trucks, so provide at least a 12 ft wide access and 14 ft overhead clearance and a level approach; tight access, long driveway pulls, or required permits may add fees or delay scheduling, so note site conditions in Order Notes and contact customer service early.

Clear vegetation and debris, mark utilities by calling 811, and plan final grades so water drains away from buildings before delivery. Spread fill in 4" to 6" lifts and compact each layer with a plate compactor or roller for stability; wetting sticky Georgia clay slightly can help compaction, and renting compaction equipment is a common extra cost to budget for.

Budget for compaction equipment rental or contractor fees, possible extra haul or offload charges for tight access, and costs to haul away excess material if you overorder. Also check with Pike County permitting and zoning if you are changing grades near property lines or creating large fills, and expect some variation in soil color and texture since materials are regionally sourced.