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 Shelby Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Shelby homeowners (population 44,965) are seeing steady development as local demand for residential and small commercial projects grows alongside a regional metro of 2.3+ million and an annual growth rate of 2.80%. With 228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and a hardiness zone of 8b, Shelby’s climate supports year-round landscaping and construction activity but also requires materials that handle both wet seasons and sun exposure. That mix of weather and steady growth means more grading, foundation backfill, and yard regrading—projects where homeowners and contractors rely on consistent, well-graded materials. Homeowners choose quality aggregates like fill dirt to create stable subgrades, control water flow, and reduce future settling, so sourcing dependable material is a priority for long-lasting results. Fill dirt is a practical choice for Shelby’s conditions because it compacts well and provides a stable base for lawn areas, driveways, patios, and raised beds in a climate with 34.00 inches of rain and long sunny stretches. Properly sourced and compacted fill dirt helps prevent erosion during heavy rains and minimizes settling under sun-driven drying cycles. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and professional haulers who understand regional soil characteristics, offers transparent pricing, and schedules delivery so your project gets the right amount of fill dirt on time—typically with standard delivery in 2+ business days or next-day options when available.Popular Projects in Shelby This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt25 tons
- Septic Bed Fill Dirt15 tons
- Landscaping Berms Fill Dirt10 tons
Shelby Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 44,965
- 🏡 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 Shelby Projects
- Oct–Nov: Good Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 6–8 inch lifts and slope grade away from foundations—especially important here with 34.00 inches of annual rainfall. Ask Hello Gravel for locally sourced fill dirt to match native soil and reduce settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Shelby Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Shelby.
Fill dirt is mineral subsoil used to raise grade, fill holes, and establish a base; it usually contains clay, sand, and small stones with little organic matter. In Shelby and West North Carolina, fill dirt often reflects local clay-rich subsoils and may be heavier and stickier after rain; color and texture can vary by supplier due to regional geology.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and standard delivery is 2+ business days from order confirmation. Delivery cost varies by supplier, distance, and site access; many customers in the region get free delivery but final price is shown at checkout or by getting a quote.
Suppliers serving Shelby commonly use single-axle and tri-axle dump trucks (single-axle ~6-10 cubic yards, tri-axle ~12-16 cubic yards). Same-day delivery is sometimes possible if a local supplier and route align, but standard scheduling is 2+ business days and next-day may be available for an extra fee; tailgate spreading is at the driver’s discretion.
Use the formula: cubic yards = area (sq ft) * inches / 324. For 1 inch: 500 sq ft needs about 1.54 cubic yards and 1,000 sq ft needs about 3.09 cubic yards. At a typical delivered weight of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard (compacted average), that equals roughly 2.0 tons for 500 sq ft and about 4.0 tons for 1,000 sq ft per inch of lift.
Loose fill dirt typically weighs roughly 2,200 to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard (about 1.1 to 1.35 tons), and compacted fills can weigh up to about 3,000 pounds per cubic yard (about 1.5 tons). Because Shelby soils tend to be clay-rich, plan on the heavier end of the range when estimating delivery weight.
For general landscape fills, place material in 4-8 inch lifts and compact each lift; small areas can be compacted with a plate compactor and larger areas benefit from a walk-behind or riding roller. Keep fill slightly moist (not saturated) to improve compaction and consider a compaction test or contractor guidance for driveway bases or structural fills.
Fill dirt for landscaping is usually mostly mineral soil with low organics (roughly 80-95% soil, small amounts of sand or fines) to provide bulk and grading. For driveways, fill dirt alone is not recommended as a driving surface; use engineered layers: compacted fill or borrow for bulk grading, then a 4-6 inch compacted crusher-run or crushed stone base and a 2-3 inch surface of 3/4" stone for best drainage and durability.
Shelby soils often include clay subsoils that hold moisture and shrink/swell with seasonal rain and freeze-thaw cycles, which can lead to settlement or heave if not properly compacted and drained. Good drainage, proper compaction, and avoiding high-organic topsoil as fill are important to reduce post-delivery settlement and erosion.
Small residential deliveries usually do not require a permit, but larger fills, work near streams or floodplains, or land-disturbing activities may trigger city or county erosion-control permits in Cleveland County or the City of Shelby. Always check with Shelby city planning or the county offices before large-scale imports and follow erosion-control and runoff rules during placement.
Place fill in horizontal lifts, compact each lift, and avoid single large pushes of material that won’t compact evenly; for slopes, work in terraces or install small retaining features to reduce runoff speed. Stabilize finished slopes with seed, mulch, erosion-control blankets, and proper drainage swales or French drains to handle Shelby’s seasonal rains.
Fill dirt is fine for bulk grading and raising grade but performs poorly as a driveway surface because it compacts to a soft, rutted surface and sheds water badly on Shelby's clay soils. Crusher-run or crushed stone provides far better drainage, load-bearing capacity, and lower maintenance for driveways; a compacted crusher-run base with a stone surface will last longer and resist freeze-thaw and heavy rain better than fill dirt alone.
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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