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: Stable Base For Mountain Lots • Scheduled Fill Dirt Delivery To Site
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 Cullowhee Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Cullowhee is a small but growing community with a city population of 5,370, set in the hills of West North Carolina. With a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually and a climate that averages 228 sunny days per year and 34.00 inches of rainfall, homeowners here often juggle hillside grading, drainage, and landscape renovations. Those local conditions—moderate rain, lots of sun, and a hardiness zone of 8b—drive demand for dependable bulk materials that perform under seasonal rain and occasional freeze-thaw cycles. Homeowners choose quality aggregates because good fill and proper compaction reduce settling, prevent erosion on sloped lots, and make future landscaping or building projects more predictable and long lasting. Fill Dirt is the practical choice for most Cullowhee grading and backfill needs. Designed with low organic content and good compaction properties, Fill Dirt works well for raising grade, filling trenches, and creating stable bases for patios, sheds, and driveways in a climate that sees 34.00 inches of rain annually. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source regionally appropriate Fill Dirt, offers clear pricing, and schedules delivery so you get the right material in the right quantity—typically with 2 business days required for standard delivery and next-day options available for orders placed before noon CST (additional fee applies).Popular Projects in Cullowhee This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt30 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt18 tons
- Garden Terrace Fill Dirt8 tons
Cullowhee Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 5,370
- 🏡 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 Cullowhee Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: High Saturation Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Ease
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: For Cullowhee slopes, place Fill Dirt in 4- to 6-inch layers and compact each lift; this reduces settling after the 34.00 inches of seasonal rain. Ask for low-organic, clean fill to avoid future sinkage.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cullowhee Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cullowhee.
Prices vary by supplier and depth, but in the Cullowhee area fill dirt typically runs about $15 to $40 per ton delivered. Local factors like haul distance, road access, and whether permits or special handling are required can push the price up or down. Contact our team or check your zip code on Hello Gravel for a current local quote.
You can order local fill dirt through Hello Gravel, which connects you to nearby trusted suppliers and haulers serving West North Carolina and Cullowhee (pop. 5,370). Many local landscapers and aggregate yards also sell bulk dirt, but online ordering lets you compare price, delivery timing, and material notes in one place.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it contains less organic material and is used mainly for building up grade or backfill. If you plan to plant lawns or gardens, you will need topsoil or an amended mix on top of the fill dirt for good plant growth.
A typical tri-axle dump truck used in the area carries roughly 8 to 12 cubic yards, depending on local truck size and material compaction. For example, 10 cubic yards of fill dirt covers about 540 square feet at a 6-inch depth and about 810 square feet at a 4-inch depth. Exact coverage depends on how compacted the material is and the depth you need.
The 70/30 rule usually refers to mixing about 70% topsoil with 30% compost when preparing soil for planting. It does not apply to fill dirt—fill dirt is intended for structural fill or grade adjustments, not as a planting medium. For gardens and beds in Cullowhee's mountain climate, use a topsoil/compost mix or amend the planting zone rather than relying on fill dirt.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to build up subgrade under driveways, but it must be properly compacted and free of large debris or organic material. In Cullowhee's hilly terrain, you may also need engineered fill or imported crushed stone for drainage and stability; consult a contractor for steep or load-bearing applications.
No. Topsoil is rich in organic matter and nutrients and is intended for planting, while fill dirt is mostly mineral soil used to raise grade or fill voids. For landscaping in Cullowhee, put topsoil where you will plant and use fill dirt only where vegetation is not required or where it will be capped by better planting mix.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and standard delivery typically takes 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee if ordered by the stated cutoff. In small mountain towns, delivery fees vary based on distance, road access, and site conditions—some areas get free delivery while remote or difficult-access sites may incur additional fees, usually disclosed in your quote.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but steep, narrow, or rural driveways common around Cullowhee can limit truck access and safe spreading. If spreading is needed on a slope, plan for a local contractor or smaller equipment; request spreading at checkout and the driver will assess safety and feasibility on arrival, but spreading is not guaranteed.
Yes. Mountain roads, private bridges, seasonal weight restrictions, or local permits can affect whether a full-size dump truck can deliver and may require smaller loads or special permits. If permits, escorts, or alternate routing are necessary, suppliers will factor those costs into the quote—tell Hello Gravel about any tight roads, private bridges, or homeowner association rules when ordering so we can provide an accurate price.
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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