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
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 Sapphire Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Sapphire, a community with a city population of 1,070, sits inside a growing regional economy with a metro area population of 2.3+ million and a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually. The local climate—228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and hardiness zone 8b—supports both established landscaping and new construction. That combination of steady population growth and moderate weather is driving more residential projects, from backyard grading and raised beds to garage pads and small additions. Homeowners increasingly seek reliable, consistent aggregates to avoid rework; quality fill materials reduce settling, improve drainage, and create a stable base for surface materials. Fill Dirt is a dense, low-organic soil used to raise grade, backfill foundations, and build up low areas before topsoil or pavement. In Sapphire's environment—regular sun, seasonal rain, and local soil types—compactable fill dirt helps control runoff after the area's annual rainfall of 34.00 inches and minimizes erosion on slopes. Hello Gravel connects you with locally sourced, contractor-grade fill dirt and coordinates delivery from trusted haulers; standard delivery requires 2+ business days, with next-day delivery avaIlable for orders placed before noon CST. We handle the scheduling, supplier selection, and transparent pricing so you get the right fill dirt for your project without the hassle.Popular Projects in Sapphire This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt45 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt150 tons
Sapphire Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 1,070
- 🏡 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 Sapphire Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Optimal Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: For Sapphire pRoperties, choose compactable, low-organic fill dirt and compact in thin lifts to reduce settling during the area's annual rainfall of 34.00 inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Sapphire Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Sapphire.
Fill dirt is native soil with minimal organic matter used to raise or level ground, fill holes, and backfill under foundations. In Sapphire's mountain foothills it is commonly used to build up low spots, create building pads, and bury utilities, but it is not ideal alone where drainage or load-bearing is critical.
Prices vary by supplier and delivery distance, but expect delivered fill dirt in West NC to typically range from about $15 to $35 per cubic yard (rough estimate). Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; check your zip code for exact local pricing and use our calculator to convert cubic yards to tons for your project.
Sapphire's foothill soils often include clay and shallow bedrock, which hold water and can shrink or swell with moisture. That means fill dirt can stay wet, drain slowly, and be prone to frost heave unless you provide pRoper drainage, compaction in lifts, or use more granular material where strength and drainage are needed.
Typical orders depend on project size: a one-car driveway base (10'x30') with 6" of fill needs roughly 5–7 cubic yards (about 6–9 tons). Yard leveling for minor low spots (100 sq ft raised 2") is about 2–3 cubic yards (2–4 tons). Retaining wall backfill is often ordered by linear foot and depth; a short wall might need 1–3 cubic yards per 10 linear feet depending on height and drainage needs.
Yes. Heavy rain, surface runoff, and freeze-thaw cycles in mountain areas can cause settling, erosion, and frost heave if fill dirt isn't compacted and drained pRoperly. Plan major grading for drier months, add temporary erosion control during rainy seasons, and allow time for pRoper compaction before final landscaping.
Possibly. Sapphire lies in a mix of county and private community jurisdictions, and some HOAs or local permits may limit visible fill, driveway materials, slope changes, or require erosion control measures. Always check with your county planning office and any HOA covenants before ordering large quantities.
Rates vary: Hello Gravel handles delivery scheduling and pricing, while local contractors usually invoice spreading and compaction separately—expect small jobs to run a few hundred dollars and larger jobs to be priced by the hour or job. Get written quotes that list spreading, machine rental, and compaction so you can compare total cost before ordering material.
Place fill dirt in lifts (layers) no thicker than 6–8 inches loose and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce settling. For driveway bases or load-bearing areas use a well-compacted granular base (6–12 inches total) rather than only fill dirt, and consider geotextile fabric on very soft or sloped ground.
Fill dirt is best for raising grade and backfill but drains poorly and has limited load-bearing capacity compared to crushed stone or road base, which are preferred for driveways and areas needing structural support. Topsoil is for planting and should not be used where strength or drainage is required; in Sapphire you will often combine materials (compact fill dirt for mass, then a layer of crushed stone or road base for structural support and drainage).
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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