Fill Dirt in Fairmount, GA

Delivered fill dirt in West Georgia typically runs between about $12 and $30 per ton, or roughly $16 to $40 per cubic yard delivered. Prices vary by haul distance, whether the dirt is screened, and local supply—get a firm quote through our checkout to see exact pricing for Fairmount. These are estimates; order-specific fees, minimums, and local sourcing can change the final price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local quarries and producers across West Georgia rather than a single supplier. Typical supplier minimums in the region range from the platform minimum of 3 tons up to supplier minimums of 5–10 tons, and lead times are commonly 2–7 business days depending on stock and truck availability. For exact suppliers, minimums, and timing for Fairmount, order or request a quote on our site so we can match you to nearby producers.

Fairmount’s clay-prone soils and humid climate mean fill dirt with high clay content can retain water, settle unevenly, and become soft when wet. For areas that need good drainage or load-bearing capacity, choose screened, well-graded fill and compact in lifts; add drainage or granular material where water tends to collect. Expect that uncompacted or high-clay fill may require more maintenance during wet seasons.

Use 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet and approximate weight 1.3 tons per cubic yard. Example estimates: For 1,000 sq ft: 1" = 3.1 cy (~4 tons), 3" = 9.3 cy (~12 tons), 6" = 18.5 cy (~24 tons). For 5,000 sq ft: 1" = 15.4 cy (~20 tons), 3" = 46.3 cy (~60 tons), 6" = 92.6 cy (~120 tons). For 10,000 sq ft: 1" = 30.9 cy (~40 tons), 3" = 92.6 cy (~120 tons), 6" = 185.2 cy (~240 tons). Always add 5–10% for compaction and settlement and contact us for a precise calculator.

Minor yard grading and small fill projects often do not require permits, but larger earthwork, changes to drainage, or work in regulated areas may need a permit. Check with the City of Fairmount and Gordon County planning or stormwater offices before starting work, and verify septic, floodplain, and right-of-way rules. If in doubt, contact our team and your county office to confirm local requirements.

For a driveway base, plain fill dirt alone is usually not ideal; use screened, compacted fill as structural subfill, then an aggregate base such as crusher run or class II for the driving surface. For landscaping and raising grade, screened fill dirt compacted in lifts is fine below planting beds, but always cap with topsoil or amended soil for planting. Where drainage is a concern, blend or alternate layers with sand or crushed stone to improve permeability.

Fill dirt is intended for raising grade and structural fill, not as a finished driveway surface; it tends to compact and can rut under traffic. Crusher run and class II base are engineered for driveways and roads and provide better drainage and long-term stability. Topsoil is for planting and organic growth and should not be used under driveways; the best long-term driveway performance in Fairmount uses proper base material with fill dirt used only as subfill when needed.

Common equipment for fill dirt work includes plate compactors or jumping jacks for small projects, skid steers and small excavators for spreading, and vibratory rollers for larger jobs. In West Georgia, small equipment and operator rates often run in ranges—expect individual labor and equipment line items rather than a single price; ballpark daily or hourly ranges might be $50–$150 per hour for equipment plus operator, or $300–$800 per day for compactors/rollers depending on size. Always get local contractor estimates for your specific scope; Hello Gravel can help coordinate delivery timing to match contractors.

Fill dirt used for grading under turf can be stable for years if properly compacted, but loose or uncompacted fill may settle within months and need top-up. When used as a driving surface, fill dirt will deteriorate quickly and may require frequent replenishment—often yearly or sooner under regular vehicle traffic—so use proper base materials for driveways. For landscaping, expect occasional settling and add 5–10% extra material at installation to reduce reorders.

Yes. Local contractors commonly recommend compacting in 4–6" lifts, installing geotextile fabric where soft soils are present, improving drainage with swales or perforated pipe, and mixing or capping with coarser material to reduce rutting. For heavy clay sites, stabilizers such as lime or cement are sometimes used by professionals, but those treatments should be specified by a contractor or soils engineer for your site conditions.

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons on the platform and connects you with local haulers who typically deliver by dump truck. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee, and tailgate spreading may be possible at the driver’s discretion—request it at checkout but expect the driver to assess safety on arrival. Add order notes for preferred delivery placement, and contact our team if you have access limits or special instructions.

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.