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 Claremont Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Claremont (population 8,980) is a growing community in a moderately sunny, temperate area—with a growth rate of 2.80% annually, 228 sunny days per year, and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches in hardiness zone 8b. That steady growth is driving more residential remodels, yard regrades, and new construction, and homeowners increasingly need reliable materials to finish projects on time. Good fill material is essential here: it provides stable, compactable support for driveways, foundation backfill, raised beds, and leveling pads, and helps manage runoff in rainy months. Because local geology varies, buyers should expect regional differences in texture and color and prioritize quality that compacts well and resists washout.Popular Projects in Claremont This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt6 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt18 tons
- Lot Raise Fill Dirt60 tons
Claremont Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 8,980
- 🏡 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 Claremont Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risks
- May–Sept: High Heat Variability
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: For Claremont projects, place fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling given 34.00 inches of annual rainfall; cap with topsoil where you plan to plant.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Claremont Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Claremont.
Fill dirt is soil with minimal organic matter used to raise ground levels, build pads, and backfill foundations. In Claremont's clay and loam areas it is commonly used to level yards, create garden terraces, and backfill around foundations where you want stable, compactable material rather than topsoil for planting.
Prices vary by supplier and distance, but fill dirt in the region typically falls in a moderate per-ton range; get a local quote for exact pricing. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum, offers standard delivery in 2+ business days (next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee), and uses local dump trucks with optional tailgate spreading at the driver's discretion.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards. Fill dirt in this area typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so expect roughly 22 to 26 tons; order a little extra for compaction and settlement.
Fill dirt compacts well but generally drains slower than crushed stone because it contains finer particles and retains moisture, which can increase freeze/thaw movement. Claremont has milder winters than more northern areas, so major frost heave risk is lower, but on clay soils or poorly drained spots you should add drainage measures or a layer of crushed stone under critical areas to reduce frost-related issues.
Fill dirt alone is not recommended as a finished driveway surface because it can rut, wash, and compact unevenly under traffic. For driveways in Claremont, use fill dirt only for subgrade leveling and follow with a compacted crushed stone or crushed gravel base to provide drainage and longevity.
If used only as subgrade with a proper crushed-stone surface, a driveway can perform for many years with regular maintenance. A finished surface that is mainly fill dirt will deteriorate quickly; expect frequent regrading and repairs unless you add a stone layer and maintain drainage and occasional re-compaction.
Proper installation uses loose lifts of 6 to 8 inches compacted with a plate compactor or small vibratory roller, with moisture conditioning as needed for best compaction. Contractors often use compactors available for rent for small jobs; for foundations or large fills a 3-point vibratory roller or tandem roller is common.
Minor yard leveling and small fills often do not require a municipal permit, but larger grade changes, work near streams or easements, or changes affecting runoff may need Claremont or Catawba County permits. Also check your HOA rules for finish-surface requirements and any restrictions; when in doubt contact local building or zoning offices before ordering material.
On slopes use terracing, retaining walls, silt fence, and erosion-control blankets or seed and mulch to stabilize new fill until vegetation establishes. Direct runoff to stable discharge points and consider rock check dams or riprap for concentrated flows, since heavy rain events in West North Carolina can cause washouts if bare fill is left exposed.
Hello Gravel connects homeowners with local suppliers and haulers serving Claremont and West North Carolina; most suppliers offer dump truck delivery with a 3-ton minimum. Many drivers can perform tailgate spreading if requested at checkout, but spreading is done at the driver's discretion and is not guaranteed, so request it in advance and plan for possible additional grading or compaction on arrival.
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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