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: Rain-Ready Base For Red Springs • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery When Available
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 Red Springs Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Red Springs has a city population of 9,560 and sits within a growing West North Carolina metro area of 2.3+ million. With a growth rate of 2.80% annually, homeowners and builders are adding new patios, driveways, retaining walls, and grading projects. The local climate—228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and USDA hardiness zone 8b—creates wet-dry cycles that affect soil stability and drainage. That variability increases demand for reliable base materials. Homeowners seek quality aggregates like fill dirt to raise grades, prepare building pads, and reduce erosion; contractors need consistent, compactable material that performs after heavy rain. Locally sourced fill dirt reduces variability and ensures the soil matches regional geology, which is why Red Springs residents prioritize trusted suppliers and scheduled deliveries. Fill dirt is coarse, low-organic soil used to build up subgrades, level building pads, and backfill trenches—functions that matter in Red Springs given the area's 34.00 inches of annual rainfall and long stretches of sun. Regionally sourced fill dirt will reflect local clay and sand mixes, helping it compact predictably for foundations, utility work, and lawn rebuilds. Hello Gravel connects homeowners with vetted local suppliers and professional dump truck delivery so you can choose delivery dates, see transparent pricing, and get material matched to local conditions. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; we handle the scheduling and coordination so your project keeps moving.Popular Projects in Red Springs This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt220 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt60 tons
- Crawlspace Backfill Fill Dirt18 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt40 tons
Red Springs Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 9,560
- 🏡 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 Red Springs Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Ask for locally sourced fill dirt to match native soils and request tailgate spreading at checkout; drivers may spread at their discretion. Be sure to slope finished grades away from foundations to manage runoff.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Red Springs Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Red Springs.
Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise or level the ground; it typically contains few organic materials and more fines than topsoil. In Red Springs you use fill dirt to build up low yards, backfill after excavation, or create a stable subgrade before placing gravel or pavement. It is not a finish surface for driveways or landscaping where vegetation is desired.
A typical 2-car driveway footprint is about 20 by 20 to 24 by 24 feet. For 6 inches of added fill on 400 to 576 sq ft you need about 7 to 9 cubic yards, roughly 8 to 12 tons depending on moisture and compaction. If you need a 12-inch build-up or are correcting deep ruts in clay, plan for 15 to 20+ tons.
Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and load size, but in the Red Springs area fill dirt commonly lands in the range of about $6 to $18 per ton delivered. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers so you get a firm quote at checkout; minimum orders usually start at 3 tons and final price depends on truck access and distance.
Screened fill dirt is a cleaner, more consistent subsoil with fewer large clods and debris, making it easier to compact. Many suppliers serving Red Springs and West North Carolina do carry screened fill dirt; Hello Gravel will show local options and delivery choices in checkout so you can pick screened material if available.
For Red Springs climate, use a well-draining, low-organic fill that has some sand or small rock mixed in rather than pure clay. Pure clay fill can hold water and heave in freeze-thaw cycles; if you must use clay-rich fill, combine it with granular material or cap it with a crushed stone/road base layer to improve drainage and stability.
Install fill dirt in thin lifts of 4 to 6 inches and compact each lift with a plate compactor or walk-behind roller for small jobs; use a vibratory roller for larger areas. Moisture-condition the fill so it compacts well, and check finished elevations before placing paving or gravel to avoid future settling.
Fill dirt is intended for grade build-up and backfill and contains more fines and less structural strength than crusher run or road base. For a driveway surface or base, crusher run or road base is better because they drain and lock together under compaction; use fill dirt below the structural base, not as the driving surface.
If using geotextile, limit loose fill dirt over it to about 4 to 6 inches per lift and compact properly before adding more. For driveway construction, cap the compacted fill with 6 to 12 inches of compacted road base or crushed stone to provide a durable surface and protect against erosion in heavy rain.
Fill dirt will settle over time—minor settling is normal and may require topping up or regrading within 1 to 3 years, especially in clayey spots. To minimize maintenance, compact properly during installation, provide good surface drainage, and cap with gravel or topsoil where appropriate.
Regulations vary: contact the Town of Red Springs or Robeson County building department for grading, driveway, or stormwater permit requirements and check your HOA covenants for surface and material restrictions. Hello Gravel recommends confirming permit and HOA rules before ordering so your project meets local requirements.
Adding fill dirt can raise low spots and reduce standing water, but because many fill dirt mixes are fine-textured they can hold moisture if not paired with drainage solutions. For reliable results in heavy-rain areas near Red Springs, regrade to create positive slope, add granular material or rock where drainage is needed, and consider swales or French drains to move water away from problem areas.
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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