Fill Dirt in Hardwick, GA

In West Georgia around Hardwick, Fill Dirt commonly falls in the lower cost tier compared with decorative soils. Expect roughly $10 to $25 per ton or about $12 to $30 per cubic yard, depending on moisture content, clean versus mixed material, and delivery distance. Final price will be shown at checkout and can vary by supplier and seasonal availability.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order, and standard delivery is scheduled in 2+ business days with next-day options available for orders placed before noon CST (additional fee). Many local suppliers include free delivery for larger loads; for small orders, typical local delivery fees run about $50 to $150 depending on distance and site access. Tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is done at the driver’s discretion.

To calculate, multiply area (sq ft) by depth (ft) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards. For 1/4 acre (10,890 sq ft) at 6 inches (0.5 ft) you need about 5,445 cubic ft / 27 = roughly 202 cubic yards. Because Fill Dirt density varies with moisture, that equals roughly 240 to 285 tons (using 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard); always order a small overage (5-10%) to account for settlement and compaction.

Fill Dirt is appropriate as structural fill or to bring grades up, but it is not a recommended finished surface for driveways or patios, especially in clay-prone areas near Hardwick. For driveways and patios, use a well-draining, compacted base such as crushed stone or gravel on top of properly compacted subgrade, and include geotextile fabric and slope/drainage planning to manage seasonal runoff. If you use Fill Dirt below a base, remove organic material and compact in lifts to reduce future settling.

Alone, Fill Dirt is not an effective long-term erosion control material on slopes, especially with West Georgia’s periodic heavy rain events. For slope stabilization combine compacted fill with erosion control measures such as terraces, retaining walls, vegetation, erosion control blankets, or riprap where appropriate. When Fill Dirt is used, place it in thin, compacted lifts and finish with a protective cover (topsoil and grass or mulch) to reduce surface erosion.

Costs depend on access, job size, existing site prep, and equipment needed; expect contractors to bill either by the hour for equipment (commonly $75 to $150 per hour) or by the cubic yard for spreading/compaction, with typical ballpark rates around $3 to $8 per cubic yard for straightforward jobs. More complex sites with tight access, significant grading, or additional hauling can raise total costs, so get multiple local quotes and ask whether compaction testing is included. Hello Gravel can help estimate material quantities, but labor and machine rates should be confirmed with your contractor.

Yes. Large fills, work near property lines, floodplains, wetlands, or septic systems may require local permits, erosion-and-sediment-control plans, or zoning approval from your city or county planning/building department. Always check with your local permitting office before major fills, and provide project details so they can advise on setbacks, stormwater rules, and required inspections. If in doubt, your contractor or Hello Gravel customer service can help point you to the right local office.

Fill Dirt will settle over time, with most primary settlement occurring in the first 6 to 12 months after placement if not properly compacted. Well-compacted structural fills can remain stable for many years, but you may need to add material or regrade low spots after heavy rain events or seasonal settling, particularly on large fills or where backfill was loose. Plan for follow-up grading and topdressing (topsoil and seed) if the fill is part of a lawn or landscaped area.

Fill Dirt is typically fine-grained and holds moisture, so it is not a substitute for drainage materials in septic systems; most septic backfill and drain fields require well-graded sand or approved drain rock/gravel to maintain permeability. Crushed stone or gravel is a better base under leach lines and for driveway bases, while topsoil is for growing plants and lawns. Because Hardwick soils can be clayey, consult your septic installer and local health department to meet code and ensure proper drainage.

Local deliveries commonly use tri-axle dump trucks, which typically carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose Fill Dirt (12 cubic yards is a common average). That capacity determines how many truckloads you will receive and may affect unit pricing and delivery fees for very large or very small orders. Since Hello Gravel’s minimum is 3 tons and suppliers price by ton or cubic yard, ask your sales rep how many drops you should expect and whether there are discounts for full truckloads.

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.