Fill Dirt in Suwanee, GA

Delivered fill dirt in Suwanee commonly ranges from about $12 to $25 per ton, depending on supplier, haul distance, and whether the material is screened or contains rock. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and delivery fees or next-day charges may apply; use our quote tool for an exact price for your address.

For basic yard leveling, screened fill dirt with minimal large debris is usually best because it grades smoothly and compacts reasonably well. For driveways you should pair fill dirt with a gravel or crushed stone base—fill dirt alone does not provide the drainage or structural support needed for vehicle traffic in Suwanee’s clay soils.

Local clay soils in Suwanee hold water and can expand or shrink, so plain fill dirt can stay wet and settle or become unstable after heavy rains. To reduce problems, use controlled lifts with compaction, add drainage (swales or pipes), or use structural backfill/aggregate where water management or load-bearing is required.

Estimate cubic yards first: area (ft2) x depth (ft) / 27 = cubic yards, then convert to tons using an approximate factor of 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt. Example estimates: a 10x50 ft driveway at 6" ≈ 9.3 yd3 ≈ 11 tons; a 1,000 ft2 yard at 2" ≈ 6.2 yd3 ≈ 7.5 tons; an 8x10 ft patio base at 4" ≈ 1 yd3 ≈ 1.2 tons. Use Hello Gravel’s online calculator or contact our team for a project-specific estimate.

For drainage and compaction, crushed stone or gravel is superior to fill dirt—stone creates voids for water to pass and provides a stable, compactable base. Sand drains well but does not compact into a strong load-bearing layer; fill dirt is good for raising grade and backfill but not as a final driveway surface or drainage layer in Suwanee’s wet-clay conditions.

Many local suppliers we work with in and around Suwanee provide dump-truck delivery and may offer tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion for an extra fee. Hello Gravel displays supplier options and delivery charges for your zip code—standard deliveries are often free or included for nearby suppliers, while longer hauls or next-day requests can add fees.

Small fill deliveries for typical yard or driveway work usually do not require a city permit, but larger grading, earthmoving that changes drainage, or creating impervious surfaces may require permits from the City of Suwanee or Gwinnett County. Contact Suwanee planning and permitting before major grading, and check with Hello Gravel if you need supplier documentation for a permit application.

If used as base or subgrade, fill dirt can settle over the first 6–12 months especially after heavy rains, so expect some settling and occasional low spots that need topping off. For driveways, protect longevity by installing a compacted gravel base and addressing drainage; plan for periodic regrading and adding material after severe weather.

Compact in thin lifts (2–6 inches) with proper moisture conditioning and a plate compactor or roller, aiming for industry-standard compaction where structural support is needed. Homeowners should hire a pro for larger jobs or rent compaction equipment; Hello Gravel suppliers can coordinate delivery timing so you can compact between lifts and avoid wet conditions.

Avoid the peak rainy months in summer when heavy storms and high soil moisture make delivery and compaction difficult; late fall, winter (when dry), and spring are generally better for grading and compaction. Suppliers operate year-round in West Georgia, but scheduling in drier periods reduces mud, saves on rework, and improves compaction results.

Measure your area, decide target finished elevations, and request screened fill dirt if you need a fine-grained, workable material. Add order notes for preferred delivery location, request tailgate spreading if desired (driver discretion), and call our team for quantity checks—our minimum order is 3 tons and we can help match you with local suppliers familiar with Suwanee conditions.

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.