Fill Dirt in Gibson, GA

Local prices for fill dirt in Gibson and surrounding West Georgia vary by supplier, delivery distance, and moisture content. Expect a rough range of $8 to $18 per cubic yard (about $10 to $25 per ton) as a Starting point, with higher costs for screened, low-organic or delivered-to-remote sites. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel to get current, location-specific quotes and delivery avaIlability.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers in West Georgia; avaIlability depends on your zip code around Gibson. Our platform generally requires a minimum order of 3 tons, while individual suppliers or haulers may have higher minimums (often 3 to 10 tons) or truck-size minimums because deliveries are made by dump truck. Choose a delivery date at checkout and add Order Notes if you have placement preferences; tailgate spreading may be avaIlable at the driver's discretion.

For driveways, plain fill dirt is not ideal by itself because West Georgia's sticky clay holds water and can rut; use structural fill such as crushed stone or a mixture of well-compacted, granular fill under a stone base. For raising or grading a yard, choose screened fill dirt or engineered fill with low organic content and some sand to improve drainage in local clay soils. Always avoid fill with high organic matter for any structural use and ask suppliers to confirm the material description on Hello Gravel.

Fill dirt in Gibson typically compacts to around 85-95% of standard Proctor density when placed correctly; a common target for landscaping and non-critical fills is about 90% relative compaction. Compact in 4-6 inch lifts and use a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller for larger jobs; avoid compacting when the soil is extremely wet after heavy rains because moisture reduces compaction efficiency. If compaction is critical (foundations, road base), consult an engineer and consider testing or specifying engineered fill.

Calculate cubic yards first: length (ft) x width (ft) x depth (ft) divided by 27 equals cubic yards. For West Georgia fill dirt, use a rule of thumb of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard to convert to tons, and add 10-20% extra for settlement and compaction loss; for example, a 100 ft x 12 ft driveway raised 6 inches is (100*12*0.5)/27 = 22.2 yd3, roughly 27 tons with the 1.2 factor. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team for a site-specific estimate.

Permitting depends on the scope of work and local rules: small landscaping fills usually do not require permits, but large earthmoving, regrading that affects drainage, or fills near wetlands and septic systems may require county or city permits and erosion control measures. Check with the Gibson city office or the county planning/engineering department before major deliveries, and keep documentation of delivery tickets in case officials ask. If you are unsure, contact Hello Gravel or your local building office for guidance before ordering.

Fill dirt used alone is more prone to settling, ruts, and poor drainage in Gibson's humid, clay-prone climate, so it's usually best for non-traffic fills or as subgrade beneath a stone or crushed-rock surface. For driveway use, expect to add a structural stone top layer and periodic maintenance like regrading and topping with additional rock after heavy rains or winter thaw. For low spots in yards, monitor for settling, re-compact if needed, and consider sod or erosion control to stabilize the surface.

Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option but offers the poorest drainage and load-bearing performance for driveways; crushed stone provides superior drainage, compaction, and longevity and is the recommended base for most driveways in West Georgia. Recycled concrete can be a middle ground—better structural performance than fill dirt and often cheaper than new crushed stone—but quality varies by supplier, so request details on gradation and contaminants. For driveway bases pick crushed stone or recycled concrete; use screened or engineered fill dirt for grading and non-structural fills.

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.