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 Wake Forest Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Wake Forest is a growing community with a city population of 79,893 and a metro area serving 2.3+ million residents. With a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually, local demand for homebuilding, landscaping, and yard reshaping is rising. The climate—about 228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—means homeowners contend with alternating wet and dry periods that affect soil settling, erosion, and drainage. That combination increases the need for dependable base materials for both new construction and backyard projects. Homeowners seek quality aggregates because properly sourced Fill Dirt reduces future settling, improves grading for drainage, and provides a stable base for patios, sheds, and driveways while matching regional soil characteristics.Popular Projects in Wake Forest This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt4 tons
- New Home Pad Fill Dirt200 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt45 tons
Wake Forest Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 79,893
- 🏡 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 Wake Forest Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Winter Soils
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Conditions
- Dec–Jan: Cold Freeze Limits
Summer Tip: With Wake Forest's annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, choose Fill Dirt low in organic material and compact it in lifts to reduce settling; request local soil information at checkout so the material matches native conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Wake Forest Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Wake Forest.
Delivered fill dirt in Wake Forest typically ranges from about $12 to $30 per ton (rough estimate) or $15 to $40 per cubic yard, depending on supplier, distance, and seasonal demand. Final price depends on your zip code, order size, and whether you need additional services like small-truck delivery or tailgate spreading. Use Hello Gravel’s checkout to get an exact, upfront quote for your address.
Hello Gravel connects you with multiple local suppliers and haulers serving Wake Forest and Wake County rather than a single vendor. Our minimum order is 3 tons, and typical dump-truck loads run about 10 to 16 tons for a tri-axle; smaller truck options may be available for tight access at an extra cost. If you need a larger commercial quantity, suppliers can usually handle pallet or truckload orders on request.
For a 1,000 sq ft area, expect about 6.17 cubic yards (roughly 7.5 to 8.5 tons) at 2" depth, 12.33 cubic yards (about 14.8 to 17.2 tons) at 4", and 18.52 cubic yards (about 22.2 to 25.8 tons) at 6" depth, using a typical soil density range of 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard. Driveway base usually needs a structural granular base (4-8" of crushed stone) rather than fill dirt; for yard grading or leveling, 2-6" of fill dirt is common depending on settlement and final grade. Always order slightly more (5-10%) to allow for compaction and minor grade changes.
Wake Forest’s Piedmont/clayey soils can retain moisture, so native clay-rich fill dirt compacts well but may limit drainage. For areas needing good drainage, use a mix of clean fill or add a granular layer (coarse sand or crushed stone) and include proper slope and drainage swales. Compaction in Wake Forest usually requires placing fill in 4-6" lifts and using mechanical compaction if you need structural support or to minimize future settling.
You often do not need a delivery permit just to receive fill dirt on private property, but permits or approvals may be required if the work changes grading, affects stormwater flow, or alters a driveway apron. HOAs in Wake Forest may have rules about visible grading, driveway changes, or adding significant material, so check your HOA guidelines and contact the Town of Wake Forest Planning or Inspections department before ordering. If in doubt, call Hello Gravel’s team and your local permitting office to confirm requirements.
For backfill and raising grade, choose clean fill dirt with low organic content and minimal debris so it compacts well. For driveways, fill dirt alone is not recommended as a surface; use compactable fill for subgrade then a crushed stone base and a wearing layer of gravel or asphalt. For erosion control on slopes, use heavier materials like riprap, larger rock, or erosion-control blankets rather than fine fill dirt alone.
Limited access, narrow streets, cul-de-sacs, steep driveways, or overhead obstructions can increase price because they may require smaller trucks, additional handling, or special routing. Provide photos and clear delivery notes at checkout so Hello Gravel can match you with a supplier and truck that can safely access your site and give an accurate price. Drivers may also offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this is not guaranteed and may incur an extra fee.
If fill dirt is used under lawns or for grading and properly compacted, you may only need to add small amounts after the first year as settlement occurs; expect a follow-up touch-up within 6-12 months in many cases. Areas exposed to heavy runoff, repeated foot or vehicle traffic, or erosion may require more frequent maintenance and regrading. For long-term stability in Wake Forest’s climate, use proper compaction, drainage measures, and a topsoil cover for planted areas.
Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise grade and fill voids and should be low in organic matter; it is not a structural surface for driveways. Crushed stone provides strength, drainage, and a solid base for driveways and is the recommended material for bases and aprons. Topsoil is rich in organic matter and is best for lawns and planting; use fill dirt for bulk elevation and cap with topsoil where you plan to grow grass or plants.
Fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, depending on moisture and soil type, so 1 cubic yard is roughly 1.3 tons on average. To convert, multiply cubic yards needed by 1.2-1.4 to estimate tons; Hello Gravel’s calculator can convert for you and provide a delivery quote based on your address. Always add 5-10% extra for compaction and grading when ordering.
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!
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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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