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 Willow Spring Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Willow Spring, with a city population of 17,940, sits inside a growing West North Carolina region (metro area population: 2.3+ million) that is expanding at a 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 year-round landscaping and residential projects. That steady growth and favorable weather are driving demand for site work such as grading, filling low spots, and preparing building pads for new patios, driveways, and additions. Homeowners in Willow Spring need reliable, locally sourced aggregates to ensure proper compaction, consistent grades, and lasting drainage solutions. Fill Dirt is a practical, cost-effective base material that helps prevent settling, supports structures, and provides a stable platform for topsoil or paving when placed and compacted correctly.Popular Projects in Willow Spring This Season
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt15 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
Willow Spring Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 17,940
- 🏡 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 Willow Spring Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Cold Winter Limits
Summer Tip: Order extra fill dirt to allow for compaction and settling, and ask our team or a local contractor about compaction specs when preparing areas that will support structures.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Willow Spring Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Willow Spring.
Delivered fill dirt prices in Willow Spring commonly range from about $12 to $35 per ton depending on moisture content, source, haul distance, and whether the material is screened. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers upfront pricing on checkout—use our quote tool or contact our team for a precise, location-based price.
Local sources include landscape supply yards, construction material suppliers, and regional borrow pits that Hello Gravel partners with. Most deliveries to Willow Spring use tri-axle dump trucks that hold roughly 10 to 15 tons; some suppliers or transfer trucks can deliver larger loads, and many sellers also quote by the cubic yard.
For beneath driveways use compactable structural fill (low-organic fill dirt) with a proper base of crushed stone; for general yard grading a screened, low-organic fill dirt works best. Because Willow Spring has clay-prone soils and seasonal rain, avoid organic topsoil as fill and consider mixing or layering with free-draining material where surface drainage is required.
First convert depth to feet and compute cubic yards: (square feet x depth in feet) / 27 = cubic yards. Then convert to tons using a local estimate (most fill dirt in this region is about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard) — for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches needs ~18.5 yd3, or roughly 22 to 28 tons. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact us with your dimensions for a site-specific estimate.
Fill dirt over native clay can be prone to differential settling and slow drainage unless properly prepared and compacted. Best practice in Willow Spring is to place fill in thin lifts, compact to spec, and address surface drainage to avoid waterlogging; for structural or load-bearing work consider geotechnical advice or engineered fill.
Small deliveries for minor grading are usually allowed, but major land grading, changing lot drainage, or large fills can trigger Wake County building or grading permits and may be restricted by local HOAs. Before ordering bulky deliveries, check with Wake County permitting and your HOA to confirm any elevation or erosion-control requirements.
Spread fill dirt in uniform lifts no more than 6 to 8 inches loose, moisten as needed, and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller until you reach the desired density. For sloped or clay-prone sites in Willow Spring, compacting in lifts and controlling water during placement greatly reduces future settling and instability.
Screened fill dirt has fines and rocks removed, making it easier to compact and less likely to cause voids near pipes or trenches, so it is preferred for finish grading and around utilities. Unscreened fill is cheaper and suitable for bulk backfill where precise compaction and drainage are less critical, but septic systems and local health codes often require specific materials—check Wake County health department rules before ordering.
Most settling happens in the first 6 to 12 months after placement, with the largest change occurring early if the material was not compacted well. In Willow Spring's humid climate, expect some additional seasonal consolidation after heavy rains; properly placed lifts and compaction minimize long-term settlement.
Contractor rates vary by site access, job size, and required equipment; many homeowners see quotes in the range of $10 to $50 per cubic yard for spreading and compaction, while machine-and-operator hourly rates can run $200 to $700 depending on equipment. Get multiple local quotes and include site prep, hauling access, and compaction requirements when comparing prices.
Drivers may be able to perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion; you can request this service at checkout but it is not guaranteed. For reliable, even spreading and compaction on sloped or tight Willow Spring lots, arrange a contractor with the right equipment.
Grade slopes to shed water away from structures, install temporary erosion control like straw wattles or silt fence on exposed areas, and seed or mulch finished surfaces to stabilize soil. Because Willow Spring gets heavy seasonal rains, addressing surface drainage and vegetation quickly helps prevent washouts and reduces the need for regrading later.
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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