Fill Dirt in Dacula, GA

Hello Gravel minimum order is 3 tons, which applies in Dacula. Many local suppliers and Hello Gravel deliveries include free or low-cost delivery inside the immediate service area, but fees depend on distance, driveway access, and supplier; when charged, local delivery fees commonly fall in a modest range. Always check your zip code at checkout and request a delivery estimate before ordering.

Dacula's clay-rich soils and wet seasons can hold moisture and slow drainage, which makes fill dirt prone to soft spots and settling if used alone. For long-lasting driveways and yards, contractors usually compact fill dirt in layers and pair it with a free-draining base (for example crushed stone) and positive grading away from structures to reduce puddling. Plan for extra compaction, proper slope, and time for settling after heavy rains before finishing surfaces.

Local contractors usually use compactible, low-organic 'fill dirt' or 'select fill' for subgrades and raising elevations, reserving crushed stone or gravel as the structural wearing layer for driveways. For patios, a compacted fill dirt base topped with a granular leveling layer is common. Septic trenches often require 'clean' fill and specific materials by code, so confirm requirements with your installer and county health department before purchasing.

Use this quick method: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt. Example estimates: to raise a 600 sq ft driveway 4 inches you need roughly 9 tons; a 10x12 patio raised 4 inches needs about 2 tons; raising 500 sq ft by 6 inches needs about 11 tons. Order about 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and settling and confirm tonnage with your supplier if you need precise numbers.

Costs vary by contractor, but typical local ranges are useful: labor for spreading is often billed by the hour (commonly $75 to $150 per hour), small equipment like a plate compactor or roller is usually $75 to $125 per hour, and some contractors will charge a per-ton rate for delivered and spread material (often a modest markup like $10 to $40 per ton on top of material cost). Always request itemized quotes and ask whether delivery, spreading, and compaction are included or quoted separately.

Dacula falls primarily in Gwinnett County (with small parts in Barrow County), so building and septic requirements are set by the county building inspections and health departments. Fill dirt can be acceptable as backfill but septic trenches and system backfill often have strict material and compaction specs; check Gwinnett County Building Inspections and the Gwinnett County Health Department (or Barrow County if applicable) before placing a large order. Your contractor or Hello Gravel sales team can help you confirm code-related material needs.

Supplier availability, discounts, and same-day delivery depend on local hauler capacity; Hello Gravel works with a network of West Georgia suppliers and can surface commercial pricing or expedited delivery options when they are available. For large orders ask our sales team for a commercial quote and check the checkout calendar for same-day or next-day options; availability varies by zip code and truck schedules. Contact Hello Gravel with your delivery zip and project timeline to get specific offers.

Fill dirt is intended as a compactible subgrade material and is good for raising elevations and supporting structures after proper compaction, but it does not drain as well as crushed stone and can stay wet in Dacula's humid climate. Crushed stone provides superior drainage and a stable wearing layer for driveways, while topsoil is best for planting and should not be used where compaction and drainage are needed. The typical approach is compacted fill dirt as a base, topped with crushed stone for driveways or a thin topsoil layer for planting beds.

Before ordering, take and upload photos of your access, overhead wires, and drop zone, and add delivery notes about gate codes or tight turns so the hauler can plan. Request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to assist, but remember spreading is at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed; schedule deliveries on drier days when possible and plan for compaction and settling time after 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.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.