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 Kernersville Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Kernersville homeowners in a city with a population of 52,650 are seeing steady development that increases demand for reliable site work and yard projects. With a regional growth rate of 2.80% annually and a climate that averages 228 sunny days and 34.00 inches of rain per year in hardiness zone 8b, property owners and local contractors often need dependable materials to grade lots, raise low areas, and prepare pads for sheds, patios, and driveways. Good fill dirt reduces future settling, supports compacted surfaces, and helps direct water away from foundations—important in a growing suburban area inside a metro region of 2.3+ million where both new builds and renovations are common.Popular Projects in Kernersville This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt45 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt8 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt20 tons
Kernersville Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 52,650
- 🏡 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 Kernersville Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Limits
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Shrinkage
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Risk
Summer Tip: Choose fill dirt that’s free of organic material and compact it in layers while maintaining slope away from structures to handle Kernersville’s 34.00 inches of annual rainfall.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Kernersville Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Kernersville.
Typical delivered prices for basic fill dirt in Kernersville range roughly from $10 to $25 per cubic yard, depending on truck size, source, and site access. Some suppliers price by the ton (roughly $8 to $20 per ton) — final cost depends on haul distance, minimum order, and any fees for tight access or spreading. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST.
Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers that serve Kernersville; availability varies by zip code so check our site for exact partners. Common minimums for local suppliers are 3 to 10 cubic yards (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons), and delivery fees depend on distance, truck type, and site access. Ask about offload location, permits, and whether the driver can tailgate spread — drivers may do so at their discretion but it is not guaranteed.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches you need about 12.4 cubic yards (1,000 ft2 x 4 in ÷ 12 in ÷ 27 ft3/yd3). Fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 tons per cubic yard, so that equals roughly 15 tons. Always add 5% to 15% extra for compaction and settling — for this job plan on about 16 to 18 tons to be safe.
Fill dirt can compact well if it is low in organic matter and mechanically compacted, but it does not always provide good drainage since many fill soils are fine-textured. Kernersville and surrounding West North Carolina areas often have clay-rich native soils, so contractors commonly add drainage layers (gravel) or install geotextile fabric and drainpipe on slopes to prevent water pooling and slope failure. Have the contractor evaluate the site and consider mixing in coarser material or using a geotextile where drainage or slope stability is a concern.
Fill dirt is fine as a bulk subgrade for grading and raising elevations, but it usually should not be the finished base for driveways or slabs without further work. For driveways and patios in Kernersville's freeze-thaw climate, contractors recommend a compacted granular base (crusher run or crushed stone) over the fill and proper edge containment. For under-slab backfill, engineered or compacted granular fill is preferred near foundations to reduce settlement and improve drainage; check local building code and builder specs.
Screened fill dirt removes roots, large rocks, and debris and produces a cleaner, easier-to-grade material, which speeds compaction and gives a smoother finish. For finish grading around yards, building pads, or near landscaping, the extra cost is often worth it for homeowners. For bulk structural fills or rough grade where finish texture is less important, unscreened fill can be more economical.
Local permits may be required if your fill alters drainage, exceeds certain volumes, or affects steep slopes — Kernersville and Forsyth County both regulate grading and erosion control. Small residential deliveries for yard grading usually do not require a permit, but large site fills, foundation backfills, or work near streams and rights-of-way often do. Contact the Town of Kernersville Planning and Inspections or Forsyth County permitting office before large deliveries to confirm requirements and erosion control measures.
A driveway built over poorly compacted fill dirt can settle and rut within a few seasons, but one built with proper compaction and a crushed-stone or asphalt wearing surface can last a decade or more under regular car use. Contractors recommend periodic regrading, adding fresh stone, keeping edges constrained, and maintaining drainage to prolong life in Kernersville's seasonal rains and freeze-thaw cycles. Regularly inspect for soft spots and address drainage issues early to avoid accelerated deterioration.
Crusher run (compacted crushed stone) is generally the best base for Kernersville driveways because its angular material compacts well and sheds water when installed with proper crown and drainage. Compacted sand can shift under traffic and is better suited for specific drainage layers or under pavers, not as a primary driveway base. Fill dirt makes a good bulk subgrade to raise elevation but should be covered with an engineered granular base like crusher run before driveway surfacing.
Contractor costs vary with site conditions, access, and volume, but plan on roughly $8 to $20 per cubic yard for placing, spreading, and compacting fill dirt, or about $0.50 to $2.50 per square foot for light grading and compaction on small residential pads. More complex jobs requiring engineered fill, testing, or extensive drainage work will be higher; larger projects benefit from competitive bids. Get written estimates from local contractors and request references for similar Kernersville jobs.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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!
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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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