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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Fill Dirt
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 Hillsborough Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hillsborough, with a population of 27,130, is growing steadily at 2.80% annually. Its moderate climate—228/year sunny days, 34.00 inches of rain each year, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—means yards and small construction projects must handle sun-driven drying and periodic wet spells. That balance, plus ongoing residential growth, increases demand for grading, foundation backfill, driveway bases, and raised beds. Homeowners and DIYers need Fill Dirt that compacts predictably, contains low organic matter to reduce future settling, and blends with local clay and loam so finished grades hold up. Choosing the right Fill Dirt up front reduces rework, improves drainage performance, and speeds timelines for projects like retaining walls, landscape terraces, and garage approach repairs.Popular Projects in Hillsborough This Season
- Yard grade Fill Dirt8 tons
- Driveway base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Foundation backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Patio subgrade Fill Dirt6 tons
- Septic mound Fill Dirt12 tons
Hillsborough Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 27,130
- 🏡 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 Hillsborough Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Dry High Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Risk
Summer Tip: When filling low spots, place Fill Dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and compact each layer—accounting for Hillsborough’s 34.00 inches of annual rain to ensure proper drainage before adding topsoil for planting.
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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 - Hillsborough Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Hillsborough.
Typical delivered fill dirt in Hillsborough ranges from about $15 to $40 per ton depending on material quality, seasonal demand, distance from the supplier, and site access. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and any tight-access or long-haul deliveries can add fees, so request a local quote for an accurate price estimate.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and soil yards serving West North Carolina so you can get verified quotes and delivery scheduling without calling multiple yards. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team and we will match you with nearby suppliers who stock fill dirt.
Measure the area in square feet, multiply by the desired depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards (sq ft x depth ft / 27 = yd3). Convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by about 1.2 to 1.4 (depending on moisture and soil type), and order an extra 5% to 15% to allow for compaction and settling.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grades or fill low spots, but Hillsborough’s clay soils and frequent summer rain make drainage and compaction critical. Use well-compacted, free-draining mixes and add drainage features or geotextile fabric where needed, and avoid leaving raw fill as a finished surface because it can puddle and rut.
Fill dirt is fine as a base or to raise grade, but it is not a good final surface for driveways or slabs. For driveways and pads in Hillsborough, compacted fill should be covered with a structural base like crushed stone or engineered aggregate and, if required, a top course of larger stone or asphalt for durability.
Place fill in thin lifts of about 4 to 6 inches and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller until firm; controlling moisture during compaction improves results. Avoid placing during heavy rain, test for proper density on critical projects, and consider geotextile fabric over soft clay to improve stability.
If properly compacted and covered with a suitable top layer (crushed stone or pavement), a base built with fill dirt can perform for many years with routine maintenance. If left as the surface, fill dirt will quickly rut and erode during wet periods, so expect to regrade, add material, or install a proper surface sooner without a durable topcoat.
Orange County Environmental Health and local septic designers often require clean, screened fill without large organic debris for septic backfill and replacement material. Requirements vary by system; check with Orange County Environmental Health or your septic installer before ordering, and tell Hello Gravel you need screened or clean fill so we can match you with appropriate suppliers.
Small residential deliveries for minor grading often do not require permits, but larger imports, regrading, or work near streams and steep slopes can trigger erosion control, grading, or stormwater permits. Contact Hillsborough town planning or Orange County permitting to confirm requirements for your project before ordering large volumes.
Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks; Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and schedules deliveries 2+ business days out with next-day options available in some cases. Ensure truck access, mark drop location, note overhead lines and tight gates, and expect possible extra fees for narrow driveways, long backhauls, or multiple stops.
Clear vegetation and obstacles from the intended drop area, mark the exact dump point, and make sure there is sufficient room for a dump truck to turn and exit. Call 811 to locate utilities, protect driveways if needed, confirm your delivery window with Hello Gravel, and let the driver know if you want them to attempt tailgate spreading (driver discretion, no guarantees).
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.
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