Fill Dirt in Dawsonville, GA

In Dawsonville and the West Georgia region, delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $15 to $35 per ton, which roughly equals $12 to $30 per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction. Final price depends on supplier, haul distance, and truck size; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and will show exact delivered pricing when you enter your zip code.

Use this quick guide: a 12' x 50' driveway at 6" depth needs about 11 to 12 cubic yards (roughly 13 to 17 tons). Leveling 1,000 sq ft at 3" depth needs about 7.7 cubic yards (about 9 to 11 tons). A 20' x 20' building pad at 12" needs about 15 cubic yards (about 18 to 21 tons); multiply or divide for other sizes and note we use roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt estimates.

Both screened and unscreened fill dirt are available around Dawsonville, but screened material is less common and typically provided by landscaping yards or specialty suppliers. If you need screened material for a planting bed or top dressing, specify that in your Hello Gravel order notes and we will match you with a supplier who offers screening when available.

Dawsonville's clay-rich soils and periodic heavy rains make plain fill dirt prone to poor drainage, slow settlement, and surface pooling if used alone. For better performance, contractors often blend or cap fill with coarse material, install drainage, or use geotextile fabric to separate the clay from structural layers.

Permit requirements vary: driveway connections to public roads often require approval from Dawson County or the City of Dawsonville and possibly GDOT if a state road is affected. Check with Dawson County Building and Zoning or the City of Dawsonville before changing grades or connecting to a public road; Hello Gravel can’t handle permits but can help with material and delivery scheduling once you have approvals.

Local contractors commonly use plate compactors or jumping jack rammers for small areas and walk-behind or ride-on vibratory rollers for larger fills and pads. Because Dawsonville soils can be cohesive, compaction in thin lifts (4 to 8 inches) with moisture control is recommended; hire a contractor with the right equipment for larger jobs to get a firm, stable result.

Fill dirt is the lowest-cost option for raising grade or filling voids but lacks the rock and fines needed for a stable driveway base. Crusher run and road base contain crushed stone and fines that compact into a firm, load-bearing layer and are the preferred choice for driveways; they usually cost more than plain fill dirt but reduce future maintenance and rutting.

If you use plain fill dirt as a driveway base, expect more frequent repairs: settling, ruts, and water damage are common after heavy rains and freeze-thaw cycles. To extend lifespan, add a proper crushed-stone cap, maintain crown and drainage, and regrade or add material every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic and weather.

Hello Gravel shows delivery prices and availability by zip code; our minimum order is 3 tons and deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks. You can choose a delivery date, request tailgate spreading at checkout (driver will assess safety on arrival), and ask our team for help sizing your order or getting a next-day delivery if placed before noon CST.

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.