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 Raleigh Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Raleigh, with a city population of 475,944 and part of a 1.4+ million person metro, is growing fast (2.50% annually). Located in North Carolina's Piedmont region, the area averages about 213 sunny days per year and 46.00 inches of rain annually and sits in hardiness zone 7b—conditions that drive both new construction and yard upgrades. Homeowners and contractors here are frequently regrading sites, filling low spots, and preparing foundations or driveways as development and infill projects continue. That steady construction demand means quality aggregates matter: properly matched fill prevents settling, improves drainage, and reduces erosion, so Raleigh residents seek dependable, locally sourced materials that perform under the region's climate and soils.Popular Projects in Raleigh This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt60 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt8 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt70 tons
Raleigh Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Raleigh-Durham, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 475,944
- 🏡 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 Raleigh Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Ask for screened, low-organic fill dirt and schedule delivery on a dry day—Raleigh averages 46.00 inches of rain annually—so compaction and grading are easier and erosion risk is lower.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Raleigh Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Raleigh.
Typical delivered prices in the Raleigh area range from about $12 to $35 per cubic yard depending on volume, moisture content, and local supplier availability. Prices can also be quoted per ton (roughly $10 to $25 per ton depending on density), and Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Your exact price will appear at checkout after you enter your zip code and delivery preferences.
Yes. Fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it is subsoil with little organic matter and is meant for grading and structural fill rather than planting. If you plan to grow grass or plants on the finished surface, you’ll usually need to add a layer of topsoil on top of fill dirt.
Buying fill dirt in bulk (by the cubic yard or ton) is almost always less expensive per unit than buying it in bags. Bulk delivery makes sense for most Raleigh home projects because Hello Gravel’s minimum order and dump-truck delivery reduce labor and total cost; bags are convenient only for very small jobs.
One cubic yard is a 3 foot by 3 foot by 3 foot pile. In Raleigh-area soils that pile typically weighs roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and clay content, so plan around that weight when considering vehicle limits and compaction.
Some full-size pickups can carry about one cubic yard by volume, but the weight may exceed the truck’s payload rating—especially in clay-heavy Raleigh soils. Check your truck’s payload capacity before loading; also note Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons so pickup-sized deliveries may not be available in all cases.
Clear and level a firm drop zone free of vehicles, toys, and landscaping, and mark any underground utilities or sprinkler systems. Make sure access is wide enough for tri-axle dump trucks, check for low-hanging wires or branches, and review any city or HOA parking/permit rules if the truck will block a street. If you want tailgate spreading, request it at checkout but understand the driver will decide if it is safe to perform.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise grade and fill low spots in yards. For areas that will be planted or sodded, cap the fill with several inches of topsoil; compact fill in 4-6 inch lifts for stability and contact a local contractor if you need engineered fill for structural work.
Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (area in square feet) x (depth in inches) / 324. For example, to raise 100 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 0.6 cubic yards, and to raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 3.1 cubic yards. Enter your dimensions in Hello Gravel’s material calculator for an automated estimate.
Yes. Raleigh sits in the Piedmont, where clay-rich subsoils are common, so regional suppliers often deliver fill dirt with higher clay content and different coloration than images online. Regional sourcing means the material will match local geology, which affects drainage, compaction, and how you should use the fill.
Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks; standard lead time is 2+ business days with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Hello Gravel coordinates local suppliers and haulers, the minimum order is 3 tons, and drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion but cannot guarantee spreading services.
Contact Hello Gravel as soon as possible by phone or text—changes are easiest before the order is dispatched to the supplier and truck. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but modifications or cancellations are not guaranteed once processing or dispatch has started.
Natural materials vary by region, so color and texture may differ from photos; if you have concerns, contact Hello Gravel customer service promptly and we will work with the supplier to resolve the issue. Refer to our refund policy for details, and keep photos and your order number handy to speed resolution.
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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