Fill Dirt in North Metro, GA

Fill dirt is a coarse, low-organic soil used to raise or level ground rather than support plants. In North Metro, GA it is commonly used to build up yards, fill low spots, create building pads, or bring grades up after utility work; it is not a planting topsoil and should be capped with topsoil where you plan to grow grass or gardens.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches you need about 9.3 cubic yards of fill dirt (1000 x 0.25 ft / 27 = 9.26 cy). Depending on moisture and compaction, that is roughly 9 to 13 tons; use our online calculator or contact Hello Gravel for a precise estimate for your site.

Prices vary with local supply, truck access, and seasonal demand, but delivered fill dirt in West Georgia commonly ranges from about $10 to $25 per cubic yard. Hello Gravel shows transparent, regionally negotiated pricing on checkout and can provide exact per-yard and per-ton quotes for your zip code and delivery location.

North Metro's clayey subsoils and heavy rain seasons increase settlement and slow drainage; fill dirt placed on wet clay can trap moisture and take longer to consolidate. For best results, place fill in thin lifts, control moisture during compaction, and allow time for settlement before final grading or construction to avoid future low spots.

For rough yard grading and mass fill use unconsolidated fill dirt or common fill; for areas under driveways and patios choose screened fill or granular fill blended for compaction and fewer large clods. For driveway bases a compactable fill (or crusher-run) topped with properly sized base rock is better than raw fill dirt, while screened fill dirt is best where you need a cleaner surface before adding topsoil or base material.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who often offer screened or unscreened fill dirt; you can request screened material and add order notes. Drivers may perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading and compaction services are not guaranteed; contact our sales team if you need vendor-arranged compaction or spreading so we can check local options.

Small residential deliveries for minor grade adjustments usually do not require permits, but filling that changes drainage, affects neighboring properties, or exceeds local thresholds (often 25 to 50 cubic yards depending on jurisdiction) can trigger permitting. Check with your city or county planning department and any HOA before placing large orders, and Hello Gravel can help identify when a permit discussion might be necessary.

Remove organic topsoil where structural fill is needed, place fill in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches loose), and compact each lift with appropriate equipment (plate compactor or roller). Avoid working when the soil is saturated, manage surface drainage during construction, and place a geotextile fabric or drainage layer if perched water or poor subgrade is present; consider professional compaction testing for structural work.

Fill dirt is inexpensive and good for raising grades but drains poorly and does not make a stable wearing surface. Crushed stone or crusher-run is preferred for driveway bases because it compacts well and drains; topsoil is required for plant growth and should be placed as the uppermost layer where lawns or gardens are planned.

Use Hello Gravel's material calculator and aggregate quiz to estimate needs, check zip code availability, and view local supplier pricing. If you're unsure about screened vs unscreened fill, compaction needs, or permits, call our team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 so we can match you with suppliers and delivery options in West Georgia.

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.