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 Advance Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Advance has a city population of 14,900 and is part of a metro area with a population of 2.3+ million. With an annual growth rate of 2.80% and a moderate climate—228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—local yards and job sites experience a mix of sun and seasonal wetness that affects soil stability. That steady growth is driving new construction, landscaping, and grading work across neighborhoods, so homeowners need reliable aggregates to prepare sites, correct grades, and prevent future settling. From driveway subgrades and patio bases to retaining wall backfill and lawn repairs, the right bulk material and proper placement make projects last longer and perform better in Advance's local conditions.Popular Projects in Advance This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt40 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt5 tons
- Lot Regrading Fill Dirt200 tons
Advance Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 14,900
- 🏡 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 Advance Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Workable Moisture
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Issues
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and slope the finished grade away from foundations to handle Advance's 34.00 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Advance Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Advance.
Fill dirt is subsoil with little organic material used to raise grade, build pads, or backfill foundations. In Advance (Davidson County) use it to correct low spots, create slopes away from structures, or as structural fill beneath driveways and patios, but it is not a planting medium or finished surface.
Local delivered prices vary by supplier, distance, and moisture but homeowners in the West North Carolina region commonly see estimates in the range of about $8 to $25 per ton (or about $10 to $35 per cubic yard). For a precise price for Advance, NC, get a quote through Hello Gravel since regional sourcing and truck access affect cost.
Yes, there are multiple landscape and aggregate suppliers within roughly a 50-mile radius of Advance, NC, thanks to the Piedmont's active material market. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and contracted dump truck fleets for scheduled delivery; availability depends on your zip code and order size.
Estimate cubic yards first: area (sq ft) × desired depth (ft) ÷ 27 = cubic yards. For West North Carolina fill dirt, use a conversion of about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard (local contractors often use ~1.4 t/yd3). For example, to raise a 1,000 sq ft area by 3 inches: (1000 × 0.25) ÷ 27 ≈ 9.3 cyd, or roughly 13 tons using 1.4 t/yd3.
Small residential adjustments (a few inches over a limited area) often do not require a permit, but larger regrading, stormwater changes, or work near streams and regulated buffers may require permits. Before ordering bulk fill for Advance, contact Davidson County Planning & Zoning and, if applicable, the county’s stormwater or erosion control office to confirm local rules and any NCDOT requirements for driveway changes.
Advance is in the Piedmont where clay-rich soils and seasonal freeze/thaw cycles can cause shrink-swell and drainage challenges in low-lying areas. High water tables or poor surface drainage will reduce fill stability and compaction performance, so plan for proper grading, drainage swales, or underdrains for sites with standing water or heavy clay.
Place fill dirt in controlled lifts, typically 6 to 8 inches loose, and compact each lift before adding the next; moisture content should be near optimal for compaction. For driveways, foundations, or any structural fill, use mechanical compaction (plate compactors for small areas, rollers for larger) and consider a geotechnical review for critical projects.
Haulers typically use tri-axle dump trucks for delivery, and contractors use skid steers or backhoes for spreading and grading. Compaction is done with plate compactors for small jobs or vibratory/smooth-drum rollers for larger areas, and prices can vary by crew and equipment needed.
Late spring through early fall is usually best because soils dry out and compact more predictably, and there is less risk of freeze/thaw or prolonged wet conditions. Avoid heavy rain seasons and times right after major storms, and schedule deliveries when the site access is not muddy to reduce extra hauling and spreading costs.
Use fill dirt to build grade and raise elevations, but do not leave it as a finished surface. For driveways and pads, place compacted fill dirt as structural fill then cap with crushed stone for drainage and load-bearing, and use screened topsoil only as the top layer for lawns and planting.
Expect some settlement during the first months to year; low spots may need additional material or regrading. Control erosion with seed, mulch, or silt fencing on slopes, monitor drainage, and plan to topdress with topsoil and seed for turf areas once settling is stable.
Hello Gravel lets you check availability by zip code, get transparent quotes from local suppliers, and schedule delivery dates with contracted dump truck fleets. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout (performed at the driver’s discretion), and contact our team for quantity help or project guidance.
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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