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 Hickory Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hickory, North Carolina, with a city population of 72,906 and a metro area population of 365,000, sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge and is supporting steady development with a 0.50% annual growth rate. With a temperate climate (hardiness zone 7b), about 205 sunny days per year, and 45.00 inches of annual rainfall, homeowners here are frequently tackling grading, drainage, and foundation projects that respond to rolling terrain and seasonal rain. Those conditions increase demand for dependable aggregates because improperly placed or organic-rich backfill can lead to settling, erosion, and poor drainage. For DIYers and contractors alike, choosing the right fill material up front reduces rework and protects landscaping, driveways, and structures as projects progress through Hickory’s mild but moist seasons. Fill Dirt is a practical choice for many Hickory projects because it is typically low in organic matter and compacts well, helping create stable building pads and consistent grades in a region that sees substantial rainfall and variable slopes. In local yards and building sites, quality fill dirt minimizes post-installation settling and improves drainage when placed and compacted in lifts. Hello Gravel simplifies getting that material to your door by connecting you with vetted local suppliers and professional dump-truck delivery, offering scheduled delivery windows (standard service starts at 2+ business days) and regional material options that reflect Hickory’s geology and performance needs.Popular Projects in Hickory This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt10 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt120 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- New Home Lot Fill Dirt200 tons
Hickory Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Hickory, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 72,906
- 🏡 Metro Area: 365,000
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 45.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 205/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 7b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Hickory Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Conditions
- May–Sept: High Drying Rates
- Dec–Jan: Cold Winter Limits
Summer Tip: For Hickory’s 45.00-inch annual rainfall and foothill slopes, place fill dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling and erosion; slope the final grade away from foundations for reliable drainage.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Hickory Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Hickory.
A typical tri-axle dump truck in the Hickory area carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Local prices vary by supplier and haul distance, but expect roughly $12 to $30 per cubic yard, so a full tri-axle load commonly runs about $120 to $420 before any site-access or placement fees. Final price depends on driveway access, tipping location, and whether the load needs special placement.
Yes — fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil in Hickory because it is subsoil with little to no organic matter, while topsoil is screened and rich in organics for planting. Typical local price differences can be $5 to $15 per cubic yard or more depending on quality and screening; check product descriptions and request samples if you are concerned about use around plants.
Fill dirt sourced around Hickory (Piedmont region) often contains clay and loam with a reddish tint from local soils, which compacts well for structural fills. That means it is good for raising grade and backfilling, but you should watch drainage and compaction — clay-heavy fills can hold water and may need drainage or a gravel layer for certain projects.
Hickory is in the Eastern Time Zone. Hello Gravel’s next-day delivery cutoff is listed as noon CST, so Hickory customers should note that equates to 1:00 pm Eastern during standard time windows; always check checkout for the exact local cutoff when you place your order.
For a 20 ft long driveway, the amount depends on width and desired depth. Example: a 20 ft by 12 ft area at 6 inches depth needs about 4.4 cubic yards (20 x 12 x 0.5 / 27). At local rates of $12 to $30 per cubic yard that example would cost roughly $53 to $132 for material only, plus delivery and compaction costs.
No, 2 inches of fill dirt is not sufficient for a driveway base. Most driveways need at least 4 to 6 inches of compacted structural fill or gravel base under the driving surface, and often 8 inches or more if the soil is poor or the driveway will carry heavy loads.
Multiply your per-yard rate by 100 and add delivery/placement fees. At $12 to $30 per cubic yard, 100 cubic yards would cost about $1,200 to $3,000 for material alone; large orders may qualify for lower per-yard pricing, but site access, permits, and truck staging can add to the total.
One cubic yard is a cube 3 ft by 3 ft by 3 ft. Visually, it will form a pile roughly the size of a small washing machine or about the volume that can fill a small garden bed 9 ft by 1 ft by 1 ft.
It depends on the truck. A full-size pickup bed piled high can sometimes hold close to 1 cubic yard, but safe practical loads are often 1/2 to 3/4 cubic yard to avoid overweight or spilling. Also consider weight: one cubic yard of loose fill dirt can weigh roughly 1.2 to 1.6 tons, so heavy loads may exceed your truck's payload.
One cubic yard of loose fill dirt in the Hickory area typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.6 tons (2,400 to 3,200 pounds), depending on moisture and clay content. Compaction increases density, so compacted fill can weigh more per cubic yard.
Use the formula: (length in ft x width in ft x depth in ft) / 27 = cubic yards needed. Add 5% to 15% for compaction and settling depending on soil type; clay-heavy local soils may require the higher allowance.
Drivers may be able to do tailgate spreading at their discretion, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading services. Request spreading at checkout and the driver will assess whether it can be done safely on arrival; you may want to plan for a compacting pass after placement.
Hello Gravel typically delivers by tri-axle dump truck with a 3-ton minimum order; narrow driveways, low-hanging wires, or soft shoulders in Hickory neighborhoods can affect where the truck can dump. Provide clear drop instructions in Order Notes, verify access before delivery, and contact customer service early if you need placement assistance.
Standard delivery typically takes 2 or more business days, and next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before the stated cutoff. Scheduling depends on supplier availability and truck routing, so choose your preferred delivery date in checkout and confirm any timing questions with the Hello Gravel team.
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.
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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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