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 Altamahaw Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Altamahaw, a small community with a population of 248, sits within a growing regional market that supports steady construction and landscaping needs. The nearby metro area population of 2.3+ million and a regional growth rate of 2.80% annually mean homeowners and small contractors are increasingly renovating yards, raising grades, and preparing building pads. Altamahaw's climate — about 228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and hardiness zone 8b — creates both opportunities and challenges: sun and rain encourage active landscaping but also demand materials that handle wet-dry cycles. For these projects, owners look for reliable, locally sourced aggregates that compact well, control erosion, and provide stable subgrades. Fill dirt meets those needs by offering bulk, inexpensive material for raising or leveling sites, backfilling trenches, and prepping foundations. Fill dirt in Altamahaw performs well when chosen and installed with local conditions in mind. Because the area receives 34.00 inches of rain annually and gets 228 sunny days per year, proper compaction and drainage are important to prevent settling and erosion. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with regional suppliers who can deliver clean, screened fill dirt that reflects local soil composition, reducing surprises at delivery. We coordinate dump-truck deliveries, offer straightforward pricing, and schedule a delivery date that fits your timeline. Order through our site, request delivery notes, and our team will help size your order so your grading and foundation work proceeds smoothly.Popular Projects in Altamahaw This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt12 tons
- Raised Building Pad Fill Dirt40 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt8 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt10 tons
Altamahaw Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 248
- 🏡 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 Altamahaw Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Thawing Ground
- May–Sept: Heavy Rain Erosion
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: Because Altamahaw sees 34.00 inches of rain annually, compact fill dirt in thin lifts and slope grades away from foundations to reduce settling and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Altamahaw Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Altamahaw.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, which is typical for local dump-truck deliveries in Altamahaw. Delivery cost depends on supplier distance, truck type, and access to your site; many customers in small West North Carolina towns see either free delivery or a modest fee (often in the low tens to low hundreds of dollars). Use our checkout or request a quote to see the exact delivery fee for your zip code and preferred date. If you need faster service, next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra charge.
Altamahaw sits in the Piedmont where red clay and fine-grained soils are common, so plain fill dirt can hold moisture and may shrink or swell with freeze-thaw and wet-dry cycles. For driveways and structural pads you should place fill dirt in thin lifts and compact each layer to reduce settlement, and top with a crushed stone or road base layer to improve drainage and load-bearing. For critical structures, consider engineered fill or a geotechnical recommendation to avoid long-term problems.
Hello Gravel sources fill dirt from regional suppliers and quarries serving Alamance County and nearby towns like Burlington, Graham, and Mebane, so product availability reflects local geology. Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and quality of material; request quotes through our site to get exact per-ton or per-cubic-yard pricing for Altamahaw. When comparing, check whether the price includes delivery, spreading, or return-trip fees and ask about variability in color and texture due to local sourcing.
Measure the area (length x width) and the target depth in feet, then divide by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards: cubic yards = (length x width x depth)/27. As a rule of thumb use 1.3 tons per cubic yard for a typical moist fill dirt estimate, so tons = cubic yards x 1.3, but actual weight varies with moisture and composition. Use Hello Gravels material calculator or send measurements to our team for a quick, site-specific estimate.
Small amounts of fill for private landscaping usually do not require permits, but any work that changes drainage, affects wetlands, or alters a propertys grade near streams may trigger county or state permitting in Alamance County. For building pads, foundations, or sizeable regrading you should check with the Alamance County Planning and Zoning office or the local permitting authority before ordering material. When in doubt, contact the county to confirm permit and inspection requirements for your specific project.
Yes, many local contractors offer spreading and compaction services in Altamahaw; common equipment includes skid steers, small loaders, backhoes, plate compactors for small areas, and tandem or vibratory rollers for larger jobs. Hello Gravel deliveries can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but it is performed at the drivers discretion and not guaranteed; for reliable spreading and compaction hire a local contractor and confirm their scope before delivery. Ask contractors about compaction specs, lift thickness (often 4-8 inches per lift), and moisture control to ensure long-term stability.
Fill dirt is primarily fine-grained soil used to raise grade and fill voids; it is not designed for surface durability or drainage. Crushed stone and road base provide superior load-bearing, reduce erosion, and allow water to drain away from the surface, so they are better choices for driveways, parking areas, and base layers under slabs in Altamahaws occasionally wet, clay-prone soils. A common approach is to use fill dirt to reach desired grade and then cap with a well-compacted road base or crushed stone for performance.
Plan around wet seasons and hurricane season: heavy rain can make sites muddy, delay deliveries, and reduce compaction effectiveness, so schedule earthwork during drier months when possible. Expect longer lead times and limited hauling on soggy or frozen ground; use erosion-control measures (straw, silt fence) if stockpiling material through rainy periods. Communicate site access conditions with your Hello Gravel delivery contact and local contractor to avoid delays and extra fees.
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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