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 Matthews Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Matthews is a growing community with a city population of 79,266, located in a region that supports expanding residential and commercial work (metro area population: 2.3+ million) and an annual growth rate of 2.80%. The local climate—about 228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—creates a mix of wet-season grading needs and warm-season landscaping demands. That steady growth fuels construction, lot regrading, driveway work, and drainage projects, so homeowners increasingly look for reliable bulk materials. Consistent, compactable aggregates are especially important around foundations, under patios, and when filling low spots to prevent runoff and standing water after heavy rains.Popular Projects in Matthews This Season
- Home Foundation Fill Dirt80 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt60 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Patio Subgrade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
Matthews Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 79,266
- 🏡 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 Matthews Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Window
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Use low-organic fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts, compacting each layer to limit settling; add a gravel drainage layer where rainfall concentrates to reduce erosion from 34.00 inches annual precipitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Matthews Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Matthews.
Delivered fill dirt in Matthews commonly ranges from about $15 to $35 per ton, depending on local availability, moisture, and whether delivery fees apply. Using a practical conversion (about 1.25 tons per cubic yard for typical loose fill dirt), that equates to roughly $19 to $44 per cubic yard. Prices fluctuate by supplier and season, so get a zip-code-specific quote through Hello Gravel for an exact delivered price.
Hello Gravel works with a network of local suppliers and independent pits that serve Matthews and the greater West North Carolina/Charlotte area, so exact sources vary by zip code and inventory. Instead of naming a single quarry, we recommend checking availability on our site or contacting our team so we can connect you to nearby suppliers who deliver to your address. Regional sourcing means color and texture can differ depending on the supplier.
Most dump trucks used by our haulers are tri-axle trucks that typically carry roughly 10 to 14 tons of fill dirt, which is about 10 to 12 cubic yards depending on the material. Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, but many customers order a full truck when they need larger fills. If you need less than a truckload, we can still deliver multiple small orders or recommend local suppliers.
Many yards around Matthews have clay-rich soils that hold water and drain slowly, which increases the risk of settlement and poor bearing if you simply place non-engineered fill. For landscaping and light fills, use well-graded fill and ensure proper slope and drainage away from structures; for driveways or building pads, contractors often import compactable granular fill or a structural fill mix to improve stability. Always consider a soil test for structural projects so you pick the right fill material and compaction strategy.
Small yard fills and minor grading commonly do not require permits, but any work that regrades drainage patterns, affects nearby waterways, or involves large volumes can trigger permit and erosion-control requirements from the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County. Before large deliveries or major regrading, contact the Town of Matthews Planning & Zoning office and Mecklenburg County Stormwater to confirm local thresholds and required erosion-control measures. When in doubt, get a quick pre-approval or permit check so you avoid stopping work after delivery.
For driveways and building pads, place fill in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift until it is firm and resists hand-tamping; small areas can be compacted with a vibratory plate compactor, while larger areas typically require a roller or sheepsfoot compactor. For structural pads, contractors commonly aim for high relative compaction (consult an engineer or local contractor for exact percent targets). Proper moisture control during compaction is also important in Matthews because wet clay conditions can prevent effective compaction.
Matthews gets heavy summer rains and occasional freeze-thaw periods that can increase erosion and settling of newly placed fill, especially on slopes or poorly drained sites. To reduce issues, schedule deliveries during drier windows, install temporary erosion controls (silt fence, straw), and finish with proper grading and drainage so water runs away from structures. For long-term performance, add surface material (topsoil and sod, gravel) and maintain drainage features after installation.
Hello Gravel often offers free delivery in many areas, but delivery fees can apply in some locations or for small orders—your checkout quote will show any fee before purchase. Tailgate spreading is available at the driver's discretion and may incur an extra charge; contractor spreading and grading rates vary, but landscapers or excavation crews in the Matthews/Charlotte area commonly charge by the hour (roughly $50 to $100 per hour) or provide a per-cubic-yard spreading quote—get multiple bids for accuracy. For precise costs, request a delivered price plus any spreading or installation quote through Hello Gravel or from local contractors.
Calculate cubic yards by multiplying area (sq ft) by depth (ft) and dividing by 27: cubic yards = (square feet * depth in feet) / 27. For example, to raise 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches (0.333 ft) you need about 12.3 cubic yards, which is roughly 15 to 16 tons of fill dirt using a practical conversion of about 1.25 tons per cubic yard. Use Hello Gravel’s material calculator or contact our team for help converting volumes to tons and choosing the right amount for Matthews conditions.
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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