Fill Dirt in Social Circle, GA

Delivered fill dirt prices vary with supplier, haul distance, and order size. In the Social Circle area you can expect a typical range of about $12 to $35 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $28 per ton, depending on moisture and compaction). Request a local quote on Hello Gravel for an exact price tied to your zip code and delivery location.

For clay soils in West Georgia choose a clean, structural fill with low organic content and minimal fines; screened fill or engineered fill is preferable to raw topsoil. Fill dirt can be used to raise grades, but for the driveway base you should cap it with crusher run or road base and compact properly to prevent rutting and poor drainage.

Calculate cubic yards first: (length ft x width ft x depth ft) / 27. For West Georgia fill dirt, convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by about 1.15 to 1.25 (roughly 1.2 tons per cubic yard) to account for density and moisture. Example: a 200 sq ft area raised 6 inches is 200 x 0.5 / 27 = 3.7 yd^3, or roughly 4.5 tons.

In Social Circle's humid climate fill dirt tends to hold moisture and can settle or rut without good drainage and compaction. Properly compacted fill with a permeable cap (crusher run or gravel) and good site drainage will perform much better than loose fill left exposed. For saturated areas consider engineered fill or importing material with better drainage characteristics.

Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and haulers that serve the Social Circle area; pricing depends on local geology and haul distance. Typical bulk fill dirt pricing in the region is commonly $12 to $35 per cubic yard, but the best way to get current local options and exact pricing is to enter your zip code on Hello Gravel and request quotes.

Costs depend on the crew size and equipment: expect small equipment rental (skid steer or small loader) to run about $200 to $400 per day and a plate compactor rental $50 to $150 per day. Contractor labor for delivery, spreading, and compaction often ranges $25 to $60 per hour per laborer; a small residential job typically runs a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars depending on scope. Ask your contractor for a line-item quote and consider requesting tailgate spreading at checkout, noting the driver will assess feasibility on arrival.

Use fill dirt to raise grade or fill hollows, but not as the structural surface for a driveway. Crusher run or road base provides a well-graded, compactable layer with better load-bearing and drainage properties and should be used as the base under any driveway topcoat. A common approach in West Georgia is fill dirt to set grade, then several inches of compacted road base or crusher run, topped with crushed stone.

A driveway with a fill dirt subgrade will last longer if the fill was properly placed, compacted in lifts, and covered with a structural base and good drainage. Without that, expect more frequent settling, ruts, and grading—you may need spot repairs or additional material every 1 to 3 years in wet periods. Regular grading, adding fresh stone, and keeping drainage ditches clear will extend the useful life.

Rules vary by project size and whether the fill changes lot grading, stormwater flow, or impervious area. For significant fills or changes in grade you should check with the City of Social Circle permit and planning office or Walton County before delivery; some projects require grading permits or engineering review. If you are unsure, request a quote with the intended volume and Hello Gravel can help you gather information to discuss with local officials.

Compact fill in 4- to 6-inch lifts using a plate compactor for small areas or a roller for larger ones, and control soil moisture to get good compaction. For most residential non-structural work aim for 90% to 95% of the standard/proctor density used by local contractors; engineered or structural fills may require specific tests. If your project supports pavement or driveways, ask a contractor or engineer for target compaction and testing requirements.

Order online by selecting Fill Dirt, entering your zip code, and choosing a delivery date; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum per order. Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; tailgate spreading can be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion. For help choosing material or calculating quantities you can contact the Hello Gravel team 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.

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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.