Fill Dirt in Hahira, GA

Typical delivered fill dirt prices in the West Georgia/Hahira area usually fall in a broad range: about $8 to $20 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $30 per ton), depending on source, moisture content, and haul distance. Hello Gravel minimum orders start at 3 tons and delivery fees, access, and any spreading services can affect the final price. For an exact quote, check your zip code on our site or contact our sales team for current local pricing.

Hello Gravel partners with multiple local suppliers and haulers across West Georgia and can connect you with vendors within about a 50-mile radius of Hahira. Local sources typically include small quarries, construction-site spoils, and earthmoving companies; availability varies by season. Enter your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team to see the specific suppliers and material photos for your area.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery is usually provided within 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee. Many deliveries in Hahira have no additional fee if within the supplier's service area, but long hauls, tight access, or requests for spreading can add charges. Offloading normally requires a clear, level drop zone with about 12 feet width and room for a tri-axle dump truck to turn; overhead wires, narrow driveways, and blocked gates can lead to extra fees or delivery refusal.

Minor yard grading and small fill placements are often allowed, but significant regrading, raising elevations near drainage ways, working in regulated buffers, or changing stormwater patterns can require permits. Hahira is in Lowndes County, so check with Hahira City Hall and the Lowndes County Planning and Zoning or Building Department before major work. If you plan to alter drainage, fill in a floodplain, or affect adjacent properties, get written guidance from local officials first.

On clay-heavy sites in South Georgia, choose clean, low-organic fill dirt (free of topsoil and vegetation) so it can be compacted; avoid using loamy topsoil or organic-rich fill for structural fills. For driveways and pads, a blend of fill dirt with coarse granular material or a layer of road base on top improves drainage and performance. If the site will support structures, consider engineered fill specified by a geotechnical professional to address clay behavior and shrink-swell risk.

For homeowner driveway bases, place fill dirt in loose lifts of 4 to 6 inches and compact each lift with a plate compactor or a small vibratory roller; heavier rollers are used for contractor-scale jobs. Aim for around 90% relative compaction for driveways and 95% or higher for structural foundations, but an engineer should specify requirements for houses or footings. Because Hahira soils can be clayey and wet, compact only when materials are at appropriate moisture and use proper testing if the area supports structures.

Hahira has a humid subtropical climate with heavy thunderstorms and wetter months in late spring and summer, so schedule major deliveries and grading during drier periods (late fall through early spring) when possible. Avoid scheduling on forecasted rainy days to reduce mud, tracking, and poor compaction. If you must work in wet months, plan for erosion control and expect slower compaction and potential scheduling delays.

Always grade so water sheds away from buildings and toward designated drainage points or swales; avoid directing runoff onto neighbors. Use temporary silt fences during work, install permanent swales or French drains where needed, and stabilize slopes with erosion-control mats or vegetation as soon as possible. For steeper slopes, consider hydromulch, terracing, or retaining walls to prevent washouts common during Hahira heavy rains.

Calculate cubic yards with this formula: (Length in ft x Width in ft x Depth in ft) divided by 27. For example, a 12 ft by 100 ft driveway at 6 inches (0.5 ft) depth is (12 x 100 x 0.5)/27 = about 22.2 cubic yards. Convert cubic yards to tons roughly by multiplying by 1.2 to 1.5 depending on moisture and soil density, and order 5% to 10% extra for settlement and grading.

Use fill dirt to raise grade, fill low spots, and build up landscapes where structural strength is not the primary need. For driveways, garage pads, or any load-bearing base, use crusher run or road base on top of fill dirt because those materials compact well and provide load-bearing capacity and drainage. Clean fill (low fines) is used where drainage is important; often the best approach is fill dirt to get to grade followed by a compacted layer of road base or crusher run for the finished base.

Expect some settling and minor rutting after installation, especially through the first rainy season; plan to regrade and add fresh material as needed. Keep drainage ditches and swales clear to prevent washouts, and topdress with gravel or road base every few years depending on traffic. Regular maintenance is more important in Hahira's humid climate to prevent erosion and vegetation growth in the fill.

Yes, Hello Gravel can connect you with local suppliers, haulers, and in many markets contractors who handle placement and compaction; availability varies by zip code. When vetting contractors, ask about their compaction equipment, experience working on clay soils, proof of insurance, references, and whether they provide compaction test reports for structural work. We also recommend getting multiple bids and confirming who will handle permits, erosion control, and final grading.

Costs vary widely with access, project size, required compaction, and local labor rates; a small shed pad or minor regrade might cost several hundred dollars, while a full driveway base with compaction could range from roughly $800 to $3,000 or more. Tight access, long haul distances for material, and required testing or engineered fills will raise costs. For an accurate budget, request site-specific quotes from local suppliers and contractors through Hello Gravel.

Yes. Filling in floodplains, wetlands, or regulated buffers can trigger county or state permits and potential environmental review, and altering drainage can create liability or code violations. Check Lowndes County floodplain maps and consult Hahira zoning or the Georgia EPD if your property is near a creek, wetland, or designated flood zone. When in doubt, get guidance from local permitting officials before placing large volumes of fill.

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!

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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.