Fill Dirt in Menlo, GA

Fill dirt is a coarse, low-organic material used to raise or level ground, not to grow plants. In Menlo, regional sourcing means fill dirt often has more clay and mineral content than topsoil, so it compacts well for grading and pads but won’t support plant growth the way topsoil does.

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and moisture, but in West Georgia homeowners commonly see delivered fill dirt in a broad range; expect to get quotes rather than relying on a single number. Use Hello Gravel to check your zip code and view local supplier prices and delivery fees for an exact delivered rate.

A good rule of thumb is that 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt equals about 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Examples: a 1-car driveway 100 ft x 10 ft at 3 in depth is about 9-12 cubic yards (roughly 11-17 tons); a 30 ft x 40 ft building pad at 6 in depth is about 20-25 cubic yards (roughly 24-35 tons). For septic backfill or small backyard grading, typical jobs often range from 5 to 30 cubic yards; always calculate your specific volume and add 5-10% for compaction and settling.

Menlo is in a humid subtropical area with frequent summer storms and locally clay-rich soils, so fill dirt can become slick when wet and may compact unevenly if not placed and compacted properly. For driveways and grading, use properly placed lifts with compaction equipment and consider adding a well-draining granular layer where surface drainage is important to avoid long-term rutting and erosion.

For slopes and erosion control, use non-organic, compactable fill with a mix of fines and coarser particles to lock together; avoid topsoil or high-organic materials that decompose and settle. Combine fill with erosion controls like erosion blankets, silt fencing, vegetation, and in steeper areas consider engineered fill, riprap, or geotextile to stabilize the slope.

You can use fill dirt for backfill in many situations, but structural backfill for foundations or septic drain fields often requires specific material specs and compaction testing. Check Chattooga County building and health departments before starting—permits or engineered fill requirements may apply for foundations, septic systems, and major grading work.

Yes. Wet seasons and heavy rains in the Menlo area can make driveways and rural roads muddy and soft, which may limit truck access or require additional fees for off-road delivery. Schedule deliveries during drier windows when possible, confirm access with your Hello Gravel rep, and consider temporary matting or a staging area for trucks if your site is soft.

Clear the planned drop zone of vegetation and debris, mark property lines and utilities, and provide a level, stable access route for the dump truck. If you want the driver to tailgate spread, request it at checkout and note that it is at the driver’s discretion; have compaction equipment (plate compactor or roller) ready if you plan to compact lifts on the same day.

Maintenance needs depend on initial preparation—driveways with a compacted granular base and good drainage can perform well for several years, but expect to regrade and add material every 1–3 years in high-traffic areas. Inspect after heavy rains, repair ruts promptly, keep drainage ditches clear, and consider topping with a more durable surface (crushed stone) for long-term use.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers in West Georgia, shows delivered pricing for your zip code, and provides a material calculator to estimate cubic yards and tons. You can schedule delivery dates, request tailgate spreading at checkout, and contact our team for guidance at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734.

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!

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.