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 Jacksonville Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Jacksonville's city population is 86,917, and the area is experiencing steady growth with an annual growth rate of 2.30%. With a warm climate in hardiness zone 8b, 228 sunny days per year, and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, homeowners in Jacksonville are frequently tackling yard work, grading, and residential construction projects that require reliable earthwork materials. As lots are developed or regraded, demand increases for materials that stabilize grades, fill low spots, and provide a solid base for patios, driveways, and landscaping. That makes quality fill dirt a common need for local homeowners who want predictable compaction, minimal settling, and material that matches local soil conditions. Fill dirt is subsoil with low organic content used to raise grades, backfill foundations, and level yards; in Jacksonville's climate, it performs best when well-drained and properly compacted to handle seasonal rain and sun. Given the city's 34.00 inches of annual rain, using locally sourced fill dirt reduces incompatibilities with native soils and lowers the risk of uneven settling. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and professional dump truck fleets, offers transparent pricing, helps you calculate quantities (minimum order 3 tons), and schedules delivery with standard 2+ business days or next-day options when available, making it easier to get the right fill dirt for your project.Popular Projects in Jacksonville This Season
- House Addition Fill Dirt50 tons
- Lot Raise Fill Dirt250 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Septic Drainfield Fill Dirt20 tons
Jacksonville Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Wilmington, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 86,917
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.30% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Jacksonville Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Rain Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Favorable
- Dec–Jan: Cold Saturation Risk
Summer Tip: For Jacksonville yards, choose low-organic, well-graded fill dirt and compact in 4–6 inch lifts to reduce settling after heavy rain. Order a little extra (10% more) to account for compaction and uneven areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Jacksonville Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Jacksonville.
Prices vary by supplier, season, and distance from the quarry, but expect a ballpark range of about $12 to $25 per ton delivered in the Jacksonville/Wilmington area for residential orders. Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, small jobs will hit that floor; larger jobs get better per-ton pricing. For an exact price for your address, use our zip-code checkout or request a quote so we can factor local sourcing and delivery.
Use clean, low-organic fill dirt (often called structural or engineered fill) that compacts well and contains minimal roots or debris. This type is best for raising grade or creating a stable subgrade in Jacksonville's sandy coastal soils; avoid using topsoil as structural fill. Cap the fill with a proper gravel or crushed-stone base before driving on it.
Yes, fill dirt can perform well if you address drainage and compaction. Jacksonville’s sandy native soils drain quickly but can shift, so compacting fill in lifts, using geotextile fabric where needed, and designing positive drainage will reduce settling and erosion. For salt-exposed or flood-prone areas, check local requirements and use materials and construction methods suited to coastal conditions.
A 20x30 area is 600 sq ft. Raising it 4 to 6 inches requires about 7.4 to 11.1 cubic yards, which converts to roughly 9 to 13.5 tons of fill dirt using a common conversion of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard. Order 10–15% extra to allow for compaction and settling, so plan on about 10 to 15.5 tons and check our calculator or contact us for a precise quote.
Fill dirt used as a buried base mainly lasts as long as it remains stable, which depends on compaction, drainage, and traffic; with proper preparation it can last many years. However, as a final driving surface it is not ideal—expect repairs sooner if left uncovered. For long-term driveways in Jacksonville, contractors usually recommend a compacted structural fill plus a crushed-stone wearing surface to extend life and reduce maintenance.
Crushed stone is generally better as a driveway base and wearing surface because it drains, locks up under compaction, and resists rutting. Fill dirt is useful for raising grade, filling low spots, or creating a subgrade but does not provide the same structural or drainage properties as crushed stone. In Jacksonville’s coastal environment, a combination—structural fill to build grade, compacted granular base, then crushed stone or aggregate top—is common practice.
Contractors typically recommend screened fill or a well-graded granular fill below the structural base rather than unscreened fill. For pavers you want a uniform, compactable layer: screened fill under a compacted crushed-stone base (and then bedding sand) gives more consistent support and reduces settling risk. Unscreened fill with rocks and roots can cause uneven settlement under pavers.
Large grading or lot-raising projects often require permits or reviews from the City of Jacksonville or Onslow County, especially within coastal zones, floodplains, or near wetlands. Before bringing in significant volumes, check with the local building department and planning office; raising a lot can affect drainage, neighboring properties, septic systems, and flood elevation, and may trigger engineered plans or inspections. When in doubt, contact local authorities or ask our team to point you to the right office.
Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Trucks are typically tri-axle dump trucks from local haulers; typical single loads range roughly 10 to 15 tons depending on truck type and local supplier, and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion.
Small patch jobs and narrow areas can often be compacted with rented plate compactors or walk-behind rollers from a rental center. For larger fills or where engineered compaction rates are required, using professional equipment (pneumatic or smooth-drum rollers) and experienced operators is recommended to meet compaction specs and avoid future settling. If your project is structural or in a regulated area, consult a contractor or engineer to determine compaction requirements.
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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