Fill Dirt in Ball Ground, GA

Costs vary by supplier and moisture content, but expect roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard or about $8 to $25 per ton as a ballpark range. Final price depends on local availability, haul distance from suppliers in West Georgia, and whether delivery or spreading is requested; request a quote on Hello Gravel for an exact total.

For 100 sq ft: 2" = 0.62 cubic yards (≈0.7 tons), 4" = 1.23 cubic yards (≈1.5 tons), 6" = 1.85 cubic yards (≈2.2 tons), 8" = 2.47 cubic yards (≈3.0 tons). These use a typical conversion of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard; actual weight depends on moisture and soil type, so order a little extra to allow for settlement and compaction.

Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and haulers serving Ball Ground and Cherokee County; availability may include regional quarries and landscape soil yards within 30-60 miles. Enter your zip code on our site or call the sales team to get a list of nearby suppliers and price options for fill dirt.

Ball Ground sits in Georgia's humid subtropical zone with clay-rich native soils that hold water and shrink/swell during dry/wet cycles. That means fill dirt can stay wet, settle more, and drain slowly—proper compaction, layered placement, and surface drainage are important to reduce future settlement and pooling.

You can use fill dirt for general grade building, but for driveway bases and under patios it should be compacted and often paired with a structural base like crushed stone for load-bearing and drainage. A common approach is compacted lifts of fill dirt (4-6" per lift) topped by 4-8" of crushed stone for driveways; consult local code or a contractor for structural requirements.

Typical practice in northern Georgia is to place fill in 4-6" lifts and mechanically compact each lift until firm; contractors commonly aim for a dense, stable base before adding surface materials. For driveways, plan on at least 6-12" of compacted base (fill or structural fill) plus a gravel wearing layer, but verify with local building officials for any required compaction standards.

Small reshaping or adding a few inches of fill is often allowed, but larger grading projects, changes to drainage, or anything affecting stormwater or wetlands may require permits from Cherokee County. HOA communities may have specific rules on grading, front-yard changes, or visible material changes; check your HOA guidelines and contact Cherokee County Development Services before starting large fill projects.

All fill dirt will settle over time, especially in wet clay soils common near Ball Ground and after heavy rain; most homeowners need minor top-ups or regrading within the first 6-12 months. Signs it needs attention include new low spots, standing water, or erosion; proper compaction at installation reduces how often you must add material.

Fill dirt is the most economical option for raising grade where planting is not required, but it drains poorly and is not suitable for gardens. Crushed stone provides better drainage and load-bearing for driveways, topsoil is necessary for planting, and engineered structural fill is specified where compaction and strength are critical; choose based on function, not just cost.

Deliveries are typically by tri-axle dump truck with a minimum order of about 3 tons; drivers need adequate driveway access, overhead clearance, and a stable place to offload. Note that tailgate spreading is at the driver's discretion, and you should add delivery instructions and photos at checkout or call Hello Gravel to confirm access details.

Measure the area and use the volume estimates to calculate how many cubic yards you need, allow 5-10% extra for settlement, and check access for a dump truck. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator, upload site photos at checkout or call our team for advice, and verify any county permits or HOA rules before scheduling delivery.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

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Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.