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 Chapel Hill Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Chapel Hill is home to 85,631 residents and sits inside the fast-growing Raleigh-Durham region with a metro area of 1.4+ million. That growth—about 2.50% annually—has kept demand steady for home renovations, grading projects, and new landscaping as yards are regraded, foundations are prepared, and drainage is improved. With a temperate Piedmont climate that averages 46.00 inches of rain a year and 213/year sunny days in hardiness zone 7b, local homeowners need materials that perform through wet winters and warm, sunny summers. Quality aggregates are essential to control erosion, create stable pads for sheds and patios, and support proper water runoff on Chapel Hill’s rolling terrain.Popular Projects in Chapel Hill This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Driveway Subbase Fill Dirt80 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt200 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
- Lot Elevation Fill Dirt600 tons
Chapel Hill Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 85,631
- 🏡 Metro Area: 1.4+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 46.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 213/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 7b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Chapel Hill Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Limits
- May–Sept: High Heat Limits
- Dec–Jan: Cold Compaction Limits
Summer Tip: Use Fill Dirt as a compactable base and keep finished grades slightly crowned to encourage runoff; ask for a local blend to match native soil and help reduce settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Chapel Hill Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Chapel Hill.
Material prices vary, but delivered fill dirt in the Raleigh-Durham area typically ranges from about $10 to $30 per ton depending on source, screening, and moisture. Many orders qualify for free delivery through Hello Gravel, but small orders or difficult-access drops can add a delivery fee of roughly $75 to $200. For an exact price for your address in Chapel Hill, use our online quote tool or contact our team.
Tonnage depends on the area and desired raise: as a rule of thumb, 1,000 sq ft raised 3 inches requires about 9.3 cubic yards, which is roughly 10–12 tons of fill dirt. Most Chapel Hill driveways need anywhere from 10 to 30 tons depending on width, length, and depth of fill. Use Hello Gravel's calculator with your project dimensions for a precise estimate.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grades or fill low spots, but Chapel Hill's clay-rich soils and hills can hold moisture and settle unevenly. For sloped sites or where structural support is needed, we recommend engineered or compacted structural fill and good drainage, not loose fill dirt alone. Talk to our team about site-specific recommendations and consider geotextile or retaining structures on steep slopes.
For erosion control on hillsides in Chapel Hill, choose well-graded, compactable fill with some fines so it bonds when compacted, and combine it with erosion-control measures like seed, mulch, erosion matting, or terracing. Avoid loose, rock-heavy material that won't hold vegetation. In channels or high-flow areas, consider riprap or crushed stone rather than plain fill dirt.
No. Crusher run (a mix of stone and fines) is the right choice for driveway bases because it compacts well and drains. Fill dirt does not provide a stable, drained base and can rut or hold water under traffic. Use fill dirt only to bring grades to level before installing a proper base of crusher run or crushed stone.
With proper placement and compaction, fill dirt will perform for many years, but you should expect some settlement, especially during the first winter and rainy seasons. Chapel Hill's wet periods can cause extra settling and surface erosion if the material is not compacted or protected with vegetation or erosion control. Plan to compact in lifts and protect exposed slopes to minimize maintenance.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and we work with local suppliers across the Raleigh-Durham metro to source fill dirt that reflects regional geology. For best value and delivery access in Chapel Hill, most homeowners order 5–10 tons or more so delivery fees are minimized and you have enough material for proper compaction. Check your zip code on our site to see local supplier availability.
Possibly. Small grading jobs usually do not need a town permit, but larger changes in elevation, work near streams, or grading that affects stormwater may require a permit from the Town of Chapel Hill or Orange County. Many HOAs also have rules about visible grades, retaining walls, and driveway materials, so check your HOA covenants and call local planning before ordering large quantities.
Place fill dirt in thin lifts (4–6 inches), compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller, and control moisture so the soil compacts well. Ensure final grades slope away from buildings (minimum 2% or about 1/4 inch per foot) and use geotextile over very soft spots. If you are unsure, hire a contractor or ask our sales team for contractor referrals in the Chapel Hill area.
Screened fill dirt is cleaner and more consistent, which makes it easier to compact and less likely to include roots or debris that cause settling. In Chapel Hill's clay soils, screened material can help achieve better compaction and reduce settlement, so it is often worth the modest extra cost for landscaping or near-structure work. For rough backfill where appearance and compaction are less critical, unscreened material is the lower-cost option.
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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