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 Kannapolis Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Kannapolis, North Carolina, has a city population of 48,908 and is part of the Charlotte-Concord metro area with a population of 2.8+ million. The metro region has a growth rate of 2.00% annually and sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b, averaging 213 sunny days per year and about 44.00 inches of rainfall annually. That mix of steady growth and a moderately wet, temperate climate is driving homebuilding, yard remodels, and lot grading across Kannapolis. Homeowners frequently need dependable fill material to raise low spots, backfill foundations, and correct drainage after heavy rains. Because local soils vary and development is active, sourcing consistent, compactable fill dirt helps prevent settling, reduce erosion, and keep projects on schedule.Popular Projects in Kannapolis This Season
- Driveway grade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Shed foundation Fill Dirt12 tons
- Lot elevation Fill Dirt80 tons
- Retaining wall backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Utility trench Fill Dirt15 tons
Kannapolis Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Charlotte-Concord, NC-SC
- 🏘️ Population: 48,908
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.8+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 44.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 213/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 7b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Kannapolis Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Settling
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Issues
Summer Tip: Order a bit more than your calculated need to allow for compaction and grading—20% extra is a good rule of thumb—and schedule delivery on a drier forecast window for easier compaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Kannapolis Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Kannapolis.
Delivered fill dirt prices in the Kannapolis/Charlotte area vary by supplier, screen level, and distance but commonly range from about $12 to $30 per ton delivered. Small orders may trigger a minimum delivery fee or higher per-ton pricing; Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and standard delivery runs on a 2+ business day schedule with optional next-day service for an extra fee. For an exact price, check your zip code on Hello Gravel and request a quote.
Use this formula: cubic yards = (area in square feet x depth in feet) / 27. For 6 inches (0.5 ft), a 1,000 sq ft yard needs about 18.5 cubic yards, which is roughly 22 to 26 tons of fill dirt depending on density (typical conversion ~1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard). Always order a 5-10% allowance for compaction and uneven spread.
Yes. Many suppliers in the Charlotte-Concord metro offer screened or clean fill dirt sold by the ton with delivery, and Hello Gravel connects you with local vendors that list screened options where available. Availability and screening specs vary by supplier, so select 'screened' in product options or note it at checkout and confirm with the supplier.
Fill dirt can compact well in Kannapolis' Piedmont clay conditions if placed and compacted properly in thin lifts (usually 4-8 inches) and at the right moisture content. Native clay can hold moisture and cause shrink-swell behavior, so mechanical compaction and proper drainage are important; for structural fills, consider a geotechnical consult or using engineered fill.
Possibly. Small landscaping fills typically do not need a city permit, but any grading that alters drainage, raises elevation significantly, or is part of a new construction project may require a permit from the City of Kannapolis Planning or Building department. HOA rules can be stricter, so check your HOA covenants before placing fill dirt and contact city offices for specific permit thresholds.
Fill dirt is fine for general grading and raising elevation but is not recommended as the top structural base for a driveway in North Carolina weather because it holds water and can rut or settle. Crushed stone or aggregate with proper compaction and drainage provides a more stable, permeable base and longer-lasting surface; use fill dirt only as subgrade or to level before installing crushed stone.
A driveway surfaced with only fill dirt will likely need frequent maintenance and regrading and may show ruts within 1-3 years, especially after heavy rain. If fill dirt is used correctly as a subgrade and capped with compacted crushed stone or asphalt, lifespan and maintenance needs are similar to conventional driveways; get a contractor quote for proper base design to reduce long-term costs.
Yes—many earthwork and landscaping contractors in the Charlotte-Concord metro handle placing and compacting fill dirt for residential projects. Rates vary by scope and equipment: small labor-only jobs might run $40-$100 per hour per worker, equipment/operator rates (skid steer or excavator) commonly fall in the $75-$150 per hour range, or contractors may price by cubic yard for delivery plus $5-$15 per cubic yard for placement and compaction; always get multiple written estimates.
Yes. Demand rises in spring and summer, which can push prices and reduce truck availability, while late fall and winter sometimes offer lower demand and better scheduling. Heavy rain or saturated ground can limit deliveries and increase lead times, so plan ahead during wet seasons and book early for spring projects.
Common problems include excessive organic material (roots, leaf matter), topsoil mixed in, large rocks or trash, and clay lumps that affect compaction and stability. Ask for 'screened' or 'clean' fill dirt, request photos or specification details from the supplier, and inspect the delivered material before compaction; contact customer service immediately if the product appears contaminated.
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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