Fill Dirt in Madison, GA

Fill dirt is dense subsoil with little organic material used to raise grade, backfill foundations, and fill low spots. In Madison and the surrounding West Georgia area it is commonly used for leveling yards, building up under slabs, and filling trenches where plant growth is not needed. It is not a planting medium—use topsoil or screened soil for gardens and lawns.

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and seasonal demand, but delivered fill dirt in Madison typically falls in a broad range that contractors and homeowners report locally. For an exact, up-to-date price for your address, use Hello Gravel to check your zip code and get a firm quote; minimum orders generally start at 3 tons.

Use this quick method: area (sq ft) × depth (ft) ÷ 27 = cubic yards, then multiply by a local conversion of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt. For 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches (0.333 ft) that is about 12.3 cubic yards, which is roughly 14.8 tons; order 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and grading.

Most residential deliveries in the region come on tri-axle dump trucks that typically haul roughly 10 to 14 tons of fill dirt per load, which is about 12 to 16 cubic yards depending on material and compaction. Exact truck capacity depends on the hauler, local road limits, and whether the truck is loaded by volume or weight.

One ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.83 cubic yards (about 22.4 cubic feet). That covers about 134 sq ft at 2" depth, 90 sq ft at 3" depth, 67 sq ft at 4" depth, and 45 sq ft at 6" depth; adjust for compaction and irregular ground.

Fill dirt is cost-effective for raising grade and backfill, but it is not a durable driveway base. For Madison's clay-influenced soils and wet seasons, a compacted crushed stone or road-base mix is usually the better choice for a stable driveway. Use fill dirt behind retaining walls or to shape grade, and put compactable rock beneath driving surfaces.

Cost depends on per-ton price, truck size, and haul distance; with common local per-ton ranges and a 10–14 ton truck, most residential full loads in the Madison area tend to fall in a mid-hundreds range. For an accurate delivered price for your address and driveway access, request a quote through Hello Gravel.

Hello Gravel partners with local haulers and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; you can request spreading at checkout but it is not guaranteed for safety and equipment reasons. Bulk discounts or better pricing are often available for larger orders—contact our sales team for volume pricing and scheduling options.

Bulk delivery is usually the most cost-effective option for most homeowners because it eliminates multiple trips and handling. Other lower-cost options include picking up from a local supplier if you have a truck, sourcing contractor leftovers, or using recycled fill if permitted; always inspect for debris or contaminants and get a price and delivery estimate from Hello Gravel before committing.

Yes. Demand and site conditions affect price and availability: spring and fall are busy landscaping seasons, and heavy rains can limit hauling on soft yards which may delay deliveries or add fees. Hello Gravel can check local supplier availability and offer the earliest feasible delivery window for your zip code.

For structural backfill and under slabs use clean, compactable fill (low organic content); screened fill is useful for grading near gardens because it has fewer rocks. Avoid using topsoil as structural fill, and consult a geotechnical or structural engineer for critical foundation work—local clay and drainage conditions in Madison can affect soil performance.

Use Hello Gravel's online calculator and enter your zip code to check availability and pricing, or call 855-241-8884 (or text 844-407-3734) for help. Provide the delivery address, desired delivery date, and any access notes (driveway width, overhead wires, where you want material placed) to get an accurate quote and scheduling options.

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.