Fill Dirt in Trion, GA

Typical delivered prices for basic fill dirt in Trion and West Georgia often fall in the range of $10 to $25 per ton, depending on haul distance, truck size, moisture content, and whether the material is screened. Local regional sourcing means prices can shift seasonally and by supplier. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and will show exact delivered pricing at checkout for your zip code.

For clay-heavy yards near Trion, use a well-graded, screened fill dirt or select fill that is free of large debris and organics. For improved drainage and stability, consider a blend with coarse sand or small gravel in areas that need to shed water. Always compact in lifts and test a small area first to confirm performance.

Hello Gravel lists a 3-ton minimum order, but some local suppliers may set higher minimums for small jobs. Deliveries are typically made by dump truck (many local haulers use tri-axle trucks), which commonly carry 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose material, roughly 12 to 18 tons for dense fill depending on moisture. Your exact truck type and minimum will be shown during checkout and confirmed by the supplier.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 6.17 cubic yards, which for fill dirt (roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard) equals about 7.4 to 8.6 tons. To raise the same area by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards, or roughly 22.2 to 25.9 tons. Order a little extra (5-10%) to allow for settlement and compaction.

Fill dirt alone is not the ideal finished driveway surface because it can rut and settle, especially over Trion's clay soils. For driveway bases, use properly compacted fill dirt as subgrade and cover with crushed stone or crusher run for load-bearing and drainage. For foundation backfill, use engineered or select fill placed and compacted in lifts; avoid loose uncompacted fill and consult an engineer for structural foundations.

Permit requirements vary: minor grading on private lots often needs no permit, but retaining walls above a certain height, work that changes drainage, or large regrading usually triggers local permits and erosion control rules. Always check with Trion City Hall or the Chattooga County building or planning department before starting major grading or retaining wall work to confirm requirements and setbacks.

If used as an uncompacted driveway base, fill dirt tends to settle and wash out, often requiring regrading within 1 to 3 years after heavy rains. When properly compacted and topped with a stone base, the combination can perform for many years; ongoing maintenance includes regrading, adding stone after heavy storms, and addressing drainage issues. Inspect after big rainfall events and correct low spots early to prevent larger repairs.

Common alternatives include topsoil, crusher run (crusher fines), clean gravel, sand, and engineered structural fill. Topsoil is best for planting but is not suitable for structural fill. Crusher run and clean gravel provide far better drainage and load-bearing for driveways and bases. Engineered fill is specified when compaction and load-bearing are critical, while sand can help with drainage but may shift without confinement. Choose based on whether your priority is planting, drainage, compaction, or structural support.

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.