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 Cary Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Cary, population 160,530, sits in North Carolina's Piedmont within the Raleigh-Durham region (metro population 2.7+ million) and has experienced steady growth of 3.00% annually. With 228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of rainfall, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b, local soils cycle through wet periods and strong sun that affect grading, compaction, and plant establishment. That steady population and construction demand—new yards, additions, driveways, and grading projects—drives homeowners to seek reliable bulk materials. Quality aggregates matter here because inconsistent soil or high-organic topsoil can lead to uneven settling, poor drainage, and extra labor if the wrong fill is used, so buyers prioritize consistent, compactable material matched to local geology and schedules.Popular Projects in Cary This Season
- Fill Dirt Yard Regrade30 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Base60 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill120 tons
- Fill Dirt Pool Pad Fill80 tons
- Fill Dirt Raised Garden Beds15 tons
Cary Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 160,530
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 3.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Cary Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Settlement
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: Choose low-organic, compactable fill dirt for grading and backfill in Cary, and ask suppliers about moisture content to reduce future settling; order slightly more than your calculated volume to allow for compaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cary Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cary.
Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise grade and fill holes; it contains little organic matter and focuses on volume and stability rather than fertility. In Cary, fill dirt is what contractors use to build up lawns, footings, or low spots before adding a thin layer of topsoil for planting.
A 1/4 acre is 10,890 sq ft; at 6 inches deep you need about 5,445 cubic feet (roughly 202 cubic yards) of fill dirt. Using a common rule of thumb of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard, that is approximately 240 tons, but get a supplier estimate because moisture and compaction change the final amount.
A common rule of thumb is about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for loose fill dirt, though weight varies with moisture and composition. For planning, multiply cubic yards by 1.1 to 1.4 to estimate tons and ask your Hello Gravel quote for a site-specific number.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grade under a driveway but is not a good final structural base on its own; a compacted crushed-stone base is recommended under pavement. For drainage swales, clean, well-graded fill can work to shape channels, but designers often specify free-draining material or engineered fill where runoff and erosion are concerns.
Cary sits in the Piedmont where clay content and heavy seasonal rains can cause shrink-swell behavior and slow drainage. That makes proper compaction, drainage planning, and sometimes mixing in coarser material important to reduce settlement and standing water after storms.
Many suppliers and haulers will offer tailgate spreading at the driver's discretion, but it is not guaranteed and usually limited. Dedicated compaction services are typically offered by local contractors, not by the delivery driver, so plan to rent a compactor or hire a landscaper if you need professional compaction.
When properly installed with good compaction and a suitable structural base, fill dirt under driveways and patios can be stable for many years, though some settlement in the first year is normal. Expect to monitor for minor settling after heavy rains and regrade or add material in low spots as needed.
Delivery fees vary by supplier, load size, and your exact Cary address; Hello Gravel shows transparent delivery pricing at checkout and many areas qualify for free delivery. Additional fees apply for next-day service, tailgate spreading requests, or hard-to-access drop locations; tipping (gratuity) for drivers is optional.
Small deliveries for routine lawn grading usually do not need a permit, but large earthwork that changes drainage, impacts wetlands, or exceeds local thresholds may require Town of Cary permits and erosion-control measures. Before large deliveries, check with Town of Cary Planning or Wake County for specific thresholds and stormwater rules.
Ask for 'clean fill' with minimal organic material, no construction debris, and a limited percentage of large rocks; contractors generally prefer material free of roots and trash. For engineered fills, request gradation reports or lab tests and specify maximum allowable organics and rock size so the material meets your project's needs.
Enter your Cary zip code on Hello Gravel to see local supplier options, compare prices, and choose delivery dates; our checkout shows minimum order quantities and delivery fees. If you need help calculating quantities or choosing a material, contact our sales team at 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 for guidance and a site-specific quote.
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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