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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 Lattimore Chooses Hello Gravel
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Next-day delivery available if ordered before noon CST. Most orders delivered within 2–4 business days.
Why Lattimore Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lattimore is a small but growing community with a city population of 469, located in a region tied to a larger metro area of 2.3+ million. With a growth rate of 2.80% annually and a moderate climate, local homeowners are seeing more small-scale construction and landscaping projects that require dependable base materials. Sunny conditions (228 sunny days per year) combined with seasonal rains encourage outdoor improvements like raised beds, driveways, and yard grading. In this environment, homeowners and contractors alike look for consistent aggregates to avoid rework, control erosion, and create stable grades—which is why quality Fill Dirt is often sought for backfill, site leveling, and foundation prep around homes in and near Lattimore.Popular Projects in Lattimore This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt18 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt6 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt40 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt14 tons
Lattimore Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 469
- 🏡 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 Lattimore Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: High Compaction Strength
- Dec–Jan: Cold Saturation Limits
Summer Tip: Choose fill dirt that compacts well and add in 4–6 inch lifts during placement; for Lattimore’s conditions, compacted lifts help manage runoff after the annual rainfall of 34.00 inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lattimore Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Lattimore.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers serving Lattimore and Cleveland County so you can get regional fill dirt without calling multiple companies. Prices vary by source, haul distance, and material quality, but in West North Carolina fill dirt commonly runs in the ballpark of about $8 to $30 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $35 per ton) depending on whether it is screened, has topsoil mixed in, or requires long-haul delivery. Request a local quote on our site to get an exact price for your address.
Deliveries to Lattimore are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks, and Hello Gravel has a minimum order of about 3 tons. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, with a next-day option (orders placed before noon CST may qualify for an extra fee); tight access, long drives, gates, or steep slopes can require smaller trucks or extra handling fees, so note access details at checkout.
Much of West North Carolina has clay-rich soils and freeze-thaw cycles that can hold moisture and shift, so plain fill dirt alone is not ideal as a finished driveway surface. Fill dirt works well to raise grades and fill low spots, but you should use it as subgrade only and pair it with proper drainage and a granular base (crushed stone) for driveways and finished grades to avoid settling and rutting.
For building pads and structural fills, a compactable engineered fill or well-graded subsoil placed in lifts and compacted is best. For driveways, use fill dirt only to set grade and then install a compactable base course like 3/4 inch crushed stone; for landscaping fills, screened fill dirt topped with 4-6 inches of topsoil is common. Always note that local suppliers may offer slightly different gradations based on regional geology.
Expect some settlement if fills are not placed and compacted properly; common practice is to place fill in 4 to 8 inch lifts and compact each lift to reduce future settlement. Small yards can be handled with a plate compactor or jumping jack, while larger areas require a vibratory roller or sheepsfoot roller; aim for a high degree of compaction (consult your contractor for project-specific targets).
Local rules vary: minor grading on private property often does not need a permit, but driveway work that ties into a public road, major regrading, or any work that affects a septic system usually requires permits or inspections from Cleveland County or the Town of Lattimore. Check with Cleveland County Planning and Zoning and the county health department for septic and erosion-control requirements before ordering large amounts of fill dirt.
Calculate cubic yards with: (Length ft x Width ft x Depth ft) / 27. For example, to raise a 1,000 sq ft yard by 3 inches: 1000 x 0.25 / 27 = about 9.3 cubic yards. To convert to tons, multiply cubic yards by roughly 1.2 to 1.4 depending on moisture and soil density, and order a bit extra (5-10%) to allow for compaction and grading.
Bare fill dirt surfaces are prone to erosion and rutting in West North Carolina’s rain and freeze-thaw cycles, so they require erosion control and vegetation or a gravel cap to be durable. For driveways, expect to add or regrade the gravel surface every 2 to 5 years depending on traffic and drainage; landscaped areas should be seeded or mulched quickly and maintained after heavy storms.
Fill dirt is intended to raise grade and build subgrade rather than serve as a wearing surface; it compacts but does not drain well. Crushed stone is the preferred material for driveways and erosion control because it compacts tightly and sheds water. Bank run is a mixed, natural material that can work as a base but is less consistent than engineered crushed stone.
Mark your desired drop point clearly and flag any underground utilities before delivery; provide gate codes and measure driveway width and turning radii so we can match truck size to your access. For slopes or limited access, expect possible extra fees for smaller trucks or handwork, request tailgate spreading at checkout (driver discretion), and compact material in lifts as you go to minimize erosion and settlement.
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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