Fill Dirt in Dahlonega, GA

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons. Standard delivery is usually 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST with an additional fee; final timing depends on supplier and truck availability in the Dahlonega area.

Delivery cost varies by distance to local suppliers, site access, and order size, but many Dahlonega-area deliveries are free or low-fee within our supplier network. Your checkout will show the exact delivery fee; contact our team (855-241-8884) if you need a site-specific quote or have limited access that could increase cost.

Fill dirt is good for raising grade and general mass fill, but it is not the best finished base for driveways on North Georgia slopes. For a long-lasting driveway use fill dirt only for bulk raising, then install a compacted aggregate base (crushed stone or crusher run) and a surface stone for drainage and durability.

For lawn leveling or building pads, choose screened, low-organic fill dirt (clean fill) that is free of roots and large debris. After bringing the grade up with fill dirt, add 2–4 inches of topsoil on top for seeding or sod to ensure healthy turf growth.

Dahlonega has clay-rich soils that can hold water and expand or shrink with moisture changes; this makes drainage and compaction critical. Use well-graded, low-organic fill dirt, compact in thin lifts, and provide positive drainage to reduce movement from wet-dry and freeze-thaw cycles.

Compact in 4–6 inch lifts using a plate compactor or roller, and aim for consistent moisture during compaction (not overly wet). Proper compaction and drainage reduce future settlement and instability, which is especially important on sloped lots common in the Dahlonega area.

Estimate volume first: area (sq ft) x depth (ft) = cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. A good rule of thumb is about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture; for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch requires about 3.1 yd3, roughly 4 tons of fill dirt.

Fill dirt alone is not an erosion-control solution on slopes. For hillside stability combine fill with proper grading, surface vegetation or erosion-control matting, terraces or retaining walls, and drainage measures; consider working with a local contractor to design a slope-specific solution.

Small grade changes and yard fills often do not need a permit, but larger grading, major driveway changes, or retaining walls may require city or county permits and HOA approval. Check Dahlonega city and Lumpkin County planning departments and your HOA before starting work, and contact Hello Gravel if you need documentation for permitting.

Drivers may be able to perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion; request this option at checkout. Keep in mind spreading is not guaranteed, and site constraints in Dahlonega—such as narrow driveways, overhead wires, or soft ground—can limit placement; plan a nearby dump location if precise placement is required.

Expect initial settlement during the first year; check and add material within the first 6–12 months if needed. After that, light traffic areas typically need touch-ups every 1–3 years, while driveways with heavier traffic may require more frequent maintenance or a more durable aggregate surface.

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.