Fill Dirt in Canton, GA

Material-only prices for fill dirt in Canton commonly range from about $10 to $25 per ton (roughly $7 to $18 per cubic yard), depending on source and screening. Delivery fees vary by distance and load size; many orders qualify for free delivery but small loads or long hauls can add roughly $30 to $150. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and shows exact pricing and delivery fees when you enter your zip code at checkout.

For lawns and general yard grading in Canton’s clay-heavy soils, use clean, low-organic fill dirt (often called structural fill) that is free of roots and debris so it compacts predictably. Place fill in 4-6 inch lifts and compact between lifts to reduce settling, and finish with a top layer of screened topsoil or amended soil for planting and turf establishment.

Fill dirt alone is not ideal as a driveway surface because it compacts poorly and can track mud; for driveways we recommend a compacted granular base such as crusher run or road base over properly placed fill. Use fill dirt only to raise grades or fill voids, then install a 4-8 inch compacted granular base and a surface layer appropriate for your driveway material.

Use this formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. Example: raising a 1,000 sq ft lawn by 4 inches requires about (1,000 * 4) / 324 ≈ 12.35 cubic yards. For weight estimates, multiply cubic yards by the local fill density (typical loose fill dirt ≈ 1.2 tons/yd3, compacted ≈ 1.3–1.5 tons/yd3) to get tons needed.

Canton’s humid summers and occasional freeze-thaw cycles can cause poorly compacted fill to settle, erode, or hold water when placed directly on clay subsoil. Proper placement (thin lifts with compaction), slope adjustments, and surface drainage measures greatly reduce long-term settling and drainage problems.

Small landscaping fills usually do not require permits, but larger grading, retaining walls, driveway regrades, or work that affects stormwater can trigger City of Canton or Cherokee County permits and erosion-control requirements. Always check with Canton Public Works and Cherokee County Planning before major fills to confirm local permitting, setbacks, and stormwater rules.

Fill dirt is the most economical choice for raising grades and structural fill but has little organic matter, so it is not suitable as a planting medium. Screened topsoil is pricier but needed for lawns and gardens; crusher run and road base cost more than raw fill but are the correct choice as a compacted base for driveways and hard surfaces. Choose material based on final use: structural fill for bulk raising, topsoil for planting, and crusher run/road base for load-bearing surfaces.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who can deliver small loads (minimum 3 tons) to Canton; tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion and not guaranteed. For mechanical compaction, ask suppliers or contractors for service quotes—compaction is typically a separate service and not included with standard delivery.

Contractor costs vary by project size and access, but plan for additional labor and compaction costs beyond material: a rough guideline is $8 to $25 per ton total installed (material, haul, spread, compaction) or about $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot for typical residential grading jobs. Get at least two local quotes, and confirm whether site prep, haul distance, and erosion control are included.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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.