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 Saxapahaw Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Saxapahaw (city population 314) sits within a growing West North Carolina region whose wider metro area includes 2.3+ million residents. With a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually, local demand for grading, drainage improvements, and property upgrades is rising—from small yard regrades to foundation backfill for new builds. The climate is moderate: Saxapahaw averages 228 sunny days per year, receives about 34.00 inches of rain annually, and falls in USDA hardiness zone 8b. Those weather and growth factors make reliable aggregates important for homeowners who want predictable results. Properly sourced fill dirt reduces settling, supports finished grades, and helps control runoff where native soils may contain organic material or voids that otherwise lead to uneven settling over time.Popular Projects in Saxapahaw This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt150 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt12 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt6 tons
- Retaining Wall Fill Dirt30 tons
Saxapahaw Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 314
- 🏡 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 Saxapahaw Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Dry Window
- May–Sept: Wet Summer Limits
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Issues
Summer Tip: For Saxapahaw's wetter climate with 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, choose low-organic fill dirt and compact it in layers to improve drainage and reduce future settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Saxapahaw Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Saxapahaw.
Fill dirt is native subsoil with low organic content used to raise grade, fill depressions, or build non-planting pads. In Saxapahaw (Piedmont NC) homeowners use it for yard regrades, leveling building pads, and raising driveways where topsoil or stone isn't required. It is not a planting medium, so add topsoil where you need plants or grass.
Measure the area (length x width) and the desired depth in feet to get cubic feet, divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.3 to convert cubic yards to tons (density varies). Example: A 12' x 50' area at 6" depth = 600 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 300 cu ft = 11.1 cu yd x 1.3 ≈ 14.4 tons. Always round up and add 5-10% for settlement and compaction.
Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and standard delivery lead time of 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Delivery fees vary by supplier, route, and distance from regional quarries; many areas offer free delivery while others charge a per-ton or flat delivery fee. For an exact price and delivery window for Saxapahaw, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or request a quote.
Saxapahaw sits in the Piedmont, where native soils often have significant clay. High-clay sites need fill with good compaction characteristics and, for applications needing drainage, a sandy or well-graded fill or a capped layer of crushed stone. If you have clay subgrade, ask for engineered or tested fill and consider soil testing before buying large volumes.
Small residential fills usually do not need a permit, but larger grading, changes to drainage, or work near the Haw River or riparian buffers in Alamance County likely require permits or erosion control measures. Check with Alamance County Planning and the Saxapahaw community guidelines before starting work, and get any required erosion/stormwater approvals for fills that disturb more than a small area.
Contractors typically place fill in lifts of 4" to 8", moisten or dry to near optimum moisture, and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to achieve proper density. For driveways or weak subgrade, they often install a geotextile or geogrid and cap with crushed stone for drainage and stability. Avoid placing large fills during wet periods to reduce excessive settlement and tracking.
Fill dirt alone tends to have poor drainage if it is high in clay, which is common locally; for areas that must drain (driveway bases, behind retaining walls), contractors add a granular layer such as crushed stone or use a well-graded fill mix. Consider installing subdrains or a stone cap to improve runoff and reduce hydrostatic pressure where needed.
A properly placed and compacted fill can perform well for many years, but most settlements occur in the first 6 to 12 months after installation. Expect to check for minor settling and add 1-3 inches of material after the first season, especially after heavy rains, and regrade as needed to maintain proper drainage.
Yes. Spring and fall are peak landscaping seasons and can drive up demand and lead times, while heavy rain or muddy conditions can delay deliveries and on-site placement. Winter freeze-thaw may limit access to some yards; plan ahead, order early, and allow extra time during wet months.
Fill dirt is typically the least expensive per ton and is used for bulk volume where planting or drainage is not a priority. Topsoil is more costly and is formulated for planting, while crushed stone is more expensive but provides structural support and drainage for driveways and pads. Choose fill dirt for bulk elevation work, crushed stone for base layers and drainage, and topsoil for planting areas.
Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers serving West North Carolina; enter your Saxapahaw zip code on the site or contact our team to see available materials and exact pricing. Suppliers vary by route and region, so getting a quote through Hello Gravel will show local options and delivery estimates for your project.
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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