Fill Dirt in Rex, GA

Prices vary by supplier and season, but in Rex (West Georgia) fill dirt typically ranges from about $15 to $35 per cubic yard delivered. Exact price depends on availability, truck access, and whether you need spreading or small-lot delivery; get a live quote on Hello Gravel for the most accurate, zip-code-specific price.

Most residential dump trucks used by Hello Gravel suppliers are tri-axle trucks carrying roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards loose. At $15 to $35 per cubic yard, expect a delivered truckload to run about $150 to $420, though exact pricing depends on supplier, delivery distance, and any access or spreading requests.

A typical tri-axle dump truck for residential work holds about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose. One cubic yard (27 cubic feet) covers about 162 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 81 sq ft at 4u0022, and 54 sq ft at 6u0022; multiply those numbers by the truck's cubic yards to get total coverage.

Fill dirt is usually cheaper per yard and fine for raising grade or filling low spots, but crushed gravel or crushed stone is generally better for driveways because it drains and compacts to a stable surface. For many West Georgia driveways the cost-effective approach is to use fill dirt to set grade where needed, then put a compacted layer of crushed stone as the base and surface.

A single cubic yard is a 3'x3'x3' cube and may physically fit in some pickup beds, but one cubic yard of fill dirt can weigh roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons, likely exceeding typical pickup payload limits. Check local ordinances, HOA rules, and your truck's payload rating before hauling—also confirm driveway and street access in Rex so a delivery truck can safely dump.

Yes, buying fill dirt in bulk by the yard or truckload is almost always cheaper than buying the equivalent volume in bags. Bagged soil is convenient for small projects but becomes costly for larger grading jobs; for anything over a few cubic yards, bulk delivery through Hello Gravel will usually lower the per-yard cost.

Fill dirt is commonly used to raise and level yards in Rex, but it should be placed in lifts and compacted to reduce future settling. Many local contractors offer grading and compaction as separate services; Hello Gravel can help deliver the material, and you can request spreading at checkout but expect the driver to assess feasibility—plan on hiring a landscaper or contractor for professional compaction and final grading.

You should not place driveway surface gravel directly onto uncompacted topsoil—good practice is to remove organic topsoil, add compactable fill dirt only when needed to set grade, and then install a compacted base of crushed stone or road base before the final surface gravel. In West Georgia's clayey soils, a proper base is especially important for drainage and to prevent rutting and washouts.

A 10 to 12 cubic yard truck of basic fill dirt in Rex commonly runs around $150 to $420 delivered, while a similar truckload of crushed stone or driveway gravel typically costs more—roughly $300 to $800 depending on stone type. Heavier specialty aggregates and local delivery distance drive the higher cost for gravel compared with loose fill dirt.

One cubic yard is a 3' x 3' x 3' cube (27 cubic feet). To estimate needs, measure the length, width, and desired depth in feet, multiply them, then divide by 27 (cubic feet per cubic yard); you can also use Hello Gravel's online calculator or request help from our team for a zip-code-accurate estimate.