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 Dobson Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Dobson homeowners — with a city population of 7,380 — are working in a steadily expanding regional market where residential and small-scale commercial projects are on the rise. The broader metro area counts 2.3+ million people and is growing at a rate of 2.80% annually, which fuels demand for grading, yard regrading, foundation backfill, and new landscaping. Dobson’s climate, with 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches in hardiness zone 8b, means yards need reliable drainage and stable subgrades that withstand wet springs and warm growing seasons. That local combination of growth and weather is why homeowners and contractors prioritize quality fill materials that compact well and resist settling over time.Popular Projects in Dobson This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt70 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt55 tons
- Low Spot Fill Dirt20 tons
Dobson Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 7,380
- 🏡 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 Dobson Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Thawing Wetness
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground
Summer Tip: Choose low-organic, well-graded fill dirt and compact it in 6-inch lifts to reduce future settling; schedule delivery for drier forecast windows given Dobson’s 34.00 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Dobson Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Dobson.
Typical delivered prices for fill dirt around Dobson run about $12–$30 per ton (roughly $10–$25 per cubic yard), depending on volume, supplier, and haul distance. Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for an extra fee if ordered before noon CST. Small-load or short-haul deliveries in the Dobson area may add a service fee of about $50–$150. For an exact quote, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our sales team.
Fill dirt is useful for raising grades and backfill, but performance depends on composition and drainage. Dobson sees occasional freeze–thaw and heavy rains, and some local areas have clay soils that can hold moisture and cause settling or poor drainage if fill contains high clay or organic material. For wetter or frost-affected spots, use well-graded, compactable fill, provide positive drainage, and consider a crushed-stone layer or geotextile for load-bearing areas. If you have a drainage-prone site, ask our team for supplier options with better-draining mixes.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1,000 × 0.5 ft ÷ 27 = 18.52 yd3). In this region fill dirt typically weighs about 2,000–2,600 lb per cubic yard, so you should expect roughly 18–24 tons for that volume; local contractors commonly use a rule of thumb of 1.1–1.3 tons per cubic yard to account for moisture and compaction. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or request a local conversion for a precise delivered tonnage.
Local contractors compact fill dirt in thin lifts—usually 4–6 inches—using a plate compactor or roller and check that each lift is uniformly compacted before adding more material. For driveways and garage pads they typically place a 4–6 inch crushed-stone or gravel base (and sometimes geotextile) beneath the fill because raw fill dirt alone is not ideal for load-bearing surfaces. For landscaping and grade adjustments, finish with proper slope for drainage, proof-roll the area, and avoid using fill that contains organic matter near structures. If the project carries loads, consult a local contractor or engineer for thickness and compaction targets.
Common alternatives locally include crushed stone (best for structural bases and drainage), clean fill (screened, low-organic material for structural fills), and topsoil (for planting and lawns). Crushed stone typically costs more per ton than raw fill dirt but gives much better drainage and compaction for driveways or slabs; topsoil is more expensive and unsuitable as structural fill because it contains organics. Choose fill dirt for bulk grade-raising and non-structural backfill, crushed stone or clean fill for load-bearing work, and topsoil for planting beds.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and hauling partners that serve Dobson and Surry County; many accept the platform's 3-ton minimum and deliver with tri-axle trucks. Independent landscape supply yards and small haulers nearby sometimes offer smaller loads (1–3 cubic yards) but often charge a short-haul or service fee in the $50–$150 range depending on distance and driveway access. To see exact supplier options, minimums, and delivery fees for your address, enter your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our sales team for a customized quote.
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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