Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Cornelius Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Cornelius is a growing community with a population of 27,930 and steady development pressure as the area expands at about 2.80% annually. The local climate—228 sunny days and 34.00 inches of rain each year in hardiness zone 8b—supports year-round outdoor projects but also creates moments where heavy rains can affect freshly graded soil. Homeowners and small contractors in Cornelius are regularly working on grading, foundation backfill, raised beds, driveway subgrades, and retaining-wall backfill, so reliable aggregates are in demand. Quality fill materials reduce settling, speed up project timelines, and make sure landscaping and site grading perform through wet periods and hot, sunny stretches. That is why Cornelius property owners seek consistent, well-graded fill dirt rather than loose or organic-rich soils that compress unevenly over time.Popular Projects in Cornelius This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt28 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt55 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
Cornelius Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 27,930
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Cornelius Projects
- Oct–Nov: Optimal Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Watch Spring Wetness
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: With 34.00 inches of annual rain and 228 sunny days per year, compact fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and add a drainage layer to limit settling; finish with 4–6 inches of topsoil where you intend to plant.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cornelius Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cornelius.
Delivered fill dirt in Cornelius commonly ranges from about $15 to $40 per cubic yard, or roughly $20 to $55 per ton depending on moisture, source, and haul distance. Prices vary by supplier and season; use Hello Gravel to get an up-to-date local quote for your ZIP code and note our 3-ton minimum order.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted dump truck haulers that serve Cornelius and the surrounding West North Carolina area. Delivery is typically by tri-axle dump truck; check available delivery dates in checkout and call our team if you need special placement or access guidance.
To estimate: cubic yards = (square feet x inches of rise) / 324. Because fill dirt compacts, add 15% to 30% extra material (multiply result by 1.15–1.30) to allow for compaction and settling, then convert to tons using roughly 1.2–1.35 tons per cubic yard when ordering.
Loose fill dirt will settle after placement; expect 10% to 30% reduction in loose volume depending on placement method and moisture. For projects where final elevation matters, plan for mechanical compaction in lifts and order extra material to account for settlement during the first year.
Cornelius sees seasonal rain and occasional freeze-thaw cycles that can cause softening, erosion, and extra settling in poorly drained fills. Use well-compacted fill, grade for surface runoff, and add erosion control (silt fence, straw, or temporary mulch) if you place fill during wetter months to reduce washout and damage.
Fill dirt is appropriate for raising grade and general landscaping where structural load is low, but it is not ideal as a finished driveway surface or structural backfill without proper compaction and engineering. For driveways and foundation backfill, contractors typically specify engineered or granular material (crushed stone) or compacted structural fill; consult your building inspector or engineer for code-required materials.
Permit requirements vary by project type and scope; small landscaping fills often do not need a permit, while grading, major regrade, retaining walls, or anything affecting stormwater may require Town of Cornelius or Mecklenburg County approval. Contact the Town of Cornelius Building Inspections or Hello Gravel's team before ordering if you suspect your project needs permitting or engineered fill.
For non-structural uses, clean fill dirt with low organic content and mixed particle sizes works well for raising grade and landscaping. For structural backfill or areas needing good drainage, choose or request granular engineered fill or a blend with crushed stone; discuss project needs with Hello Gravel or your contractor so suppliers can match local material and compaction requirements.
Yes, heavy rain, saturated ground, or local hauling restrictions can limit delivery and safe dumping locations; deliveries are often more reliable in drier months. Hello Gravel offers standard delivery in 2+ business days and next-day options when available, but we recommend scheduling around expected weather and checking site access before placing an order.
Expect initial settling during the first 6–12 months, after which you may need to add a thin lift of topsoil or fill to reach final grade, especially in landscaped areas. Proper compaction during installation reduces long-term maintenance; for driveways and heavily used areas, periodic topping with gravel or resurfacing may be necessary.
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.
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