Fill Dirt in Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Delivery cost varies by distance, truck type, and season. Expect roughly $6 to $18 per ton delivered in the Fort Oglethorpe area, with minimum-order and access fees possible. Hello Gravel shows exact pricing for your zip code at checkout and can provide a firm quote before you order.

Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and haulers serving Fort Oglethorpe and nearby West Georgia quarries. Availability changes by ZIP code and regional geology, so check your ZIP on our site or contact our team to see current suppliers and product descriptions. For larger projects, ask suppliers about source locations and material testing.

For slopes and hilly lots, compact in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches) using a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller for larger fills. Ensure each lift reaches recommended moisture content before compaction; over-wet or bone-dry soil will not compact well. For steep slopes, consider terracing, benching into the hillside, and consulting a geotechnical or grading contractor for stability.

Because Fort Oglethorpe gets frequent rain and has Clay-bearing soils in places, fill dirt can settle unevenly and hold moisture if not compacted and graded properly. Expect some initial settlement during the first rainy seasons; minimizing it requires proper compaction, good surface slope (1% to 2% away from structures), and using drainage stone or pipes where water concentrates. Avoid placing fill against foundations without engineer approval and ensure runoff paths are established.

Permit requirements vary by project scope and location. Small residential grading often does not require a special fill permit, but large imports or changes that affect drainage, wetlands, or structural stability may trigger county building, zoning, or conservation review. Contact Catoosa County Building and Zoning before ordering large volumes, and consider a site plan or letter from an engineer for larger fills.

For driveways, use a well-graded base such as crusher run or graded fill (mix of fines and stone) beneath a wearing surface; fill dirt alone is acceptable only as compacted subgrade, not the top wearing layer. For garage pads, place well-compacted fill dirt as structural subgrade and finish with 4 to 6 inches of compactable base stone (crushed stone or crusher run) for drainage and load distribution. Ask suppliers for screened or graded fill if you need fewer large clods or rocks.

The best windows are late spring through early fall (roughly April to October) when soils are more workable and dryer between rains. Avoid wet winter and early spring periods after heavy rains when compaction is difficult and settlement is more likely. If you must work in wet months, plan for extra compaction passes and expect longer drying times.

Calculate cubic yards with: (length ft x width ft x depth ft) / 27. Convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by the material density, typically about 1.3 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt (use 1.5 for a safe estimate). Example: a 1,000 ft2 area at 0.5 ft (6 inches) depth = (1,000 x 0.5) / 27 = 18.5 yd3, or about 28 to 28.0 tons using 1.5 tons/yd3. Hello Gravel's online calculator can do this automatically for your address.

Labor and equipment costs vary with access, slope, and job size. Expect local contractor rates roughly $70 to $150 per hour for an operator with an excavator or skid steer, or a spreading/compaction add-on of about $8 to $25 per cubic yard for straightforward residential jobs. Get written estimates from local contractors and factor in possible extra charges for difficult access, slope work, or debris removal.

Use fill dirt (low organic subsoil) for structural raising and grading where you do not plan to grow plants, because it compacts well and resists settling when done correctly. For planting or turf, topsoil is necessary because of its organic content and fertility. Clean fill (tested and free of contaminants) is preferred near foundations or areas with drainage needs; combine compacted fill dirt subgrade with clean stone or gravel zones to improve drainage.

Materials reflect local geology, so fill dirt in Fort Oglethorpe may contain clay, shale, or small rock; color and texture will vary by supplier. Account for seasonal rains, hilly topography, and delivery access—narrow drives or steep slopes may require smaller trucks or extra handling fees. Use Hello Gravel to confirm material photos, request notes about color or rock content at checkout, and to schedule delivery windows that work for your site.

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.