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 Sanford Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Sanford has a city population of 69,084 and sits within a growing regional market—the surrounding West North Carolina metro area is expanding at 2.80% annually. With a moderate climate that averages 228 sunny days per year, about 34.00 inches of rain annually, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b, the area supports steady residential and light commercial development. That steady growth and comfortable climate drive demand for reliable site work: homeowners and contractors need clean, well-graded materials for grading, foundation backfill, driveway subbase, and erosion control. Homeowners seek quality aggregates to ensure proper compaction, avoid future settling, and create drainage solutions that stand up to seasonal storms and long sunny periods.Popular Projects in Sanford This Season
- Fill Dirt Yard Regrade25 tons
- Fill Dirt Garage Pad40 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Approach15 tons
- Fill Dirt Septic Backfill20 tons
- Fill Dirt Pool Backfill60 tons
Sanford Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 69,084
- 🏡 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 Sanford Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Excessive Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Heave Risk
Summer Tip: Keep topsoil separate and place fill dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts, compacting each layer to reduce future settling and erosion.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Sanford Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Sanford.
Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons, and delivery is usually by tri-axle dump truck. Delivery costs in the Sanford area vary by distance, load size, and access; many local orders qualify for free delivery, while others may incur a fee (commonly ranging from about $0 to $150 depending on haul distance and site conditions). You can select a delivery date at checkout and ask about next-day options for an extra fee.
Sanford and the West North Carolina Piedmont area are served by several local sand and gravel pits, screened topsoil suppliers, and municipal recycling yards. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers in the Sanford/Lee County area — check your zip code on our site or contact our team to see which nearby sources offer screened or clean fill dirt.
The Sanford area is in the Piedmont, where native soils often include clay with moderate shrink-swell and seasonal wetness. Fill dirt with high clay content can hold water and become soft, so it needs proper drainage and compaction to avoid settling or heaving. For driveways and finished grades, contractors typically add a draining layer (gravel or crusher run) on top of compacted fill to improve stability and surface performance.
Local contractors usually compact fill in lifts of about 6 to 12 inches using plate compactors for small areas and vibratory rollers or tandem rollers for larger jobs. For structural or load-bearing work, the target is commonly 90% to 95% of Standard Proctor density, while nonstructural landscaping may accept lower densities. If your project is structural or near a building, ask a contractor for a compaction plan or a geotechnical recommendation.
Bringing fill dirt to a residential property in Sanford often does not require a simple delivery permit, but changes to grading, drainage, or work in floodplain or wetland areas can require city or county permits. Septic setbacks, stormwater rules, and homeowner association rules may also apply. Before large deliveries, check with Sanford Building Inspections and Lee County Planning or your HOA to confirm requirements.
Local prices vary with supply and season, but a typical range in the Sanford/West North Carolina area is about $15 to $35 per ton for screened/clean fill dirt and $10 to $25 per ton for unscreened or raw fill. Using a common conversion of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt, that translates roughly to $18 to $42 per cubic yard screened and $12 to $30 per cubic yard unscreened. Contact Hello Gravel for current local pricing and exact delivery quotes for your address.
Fill dirt typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and composition; a common rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard = 1.2 tons. Use this formula: cubic yards = (area in square feet * depth in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by 1.2 to get tons. For example, 1 inch of fill over 1,000 sq ft is about 3.09 cubic yards or roughly 3.7 tons.
Look for organic material (roots, vegetation), trash or construction debris, large rocks or concrete, and excessive clay or silt that can cause poor drainage and settling. Ask suppliers for screened or clean fill if you need material for landscaping or under slabs, and request a delivery inspection so you can reject loads with visible contaminants. If your project is structural, consider requesting a test or certification of material quality.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option and works for raising grade or filling low spots, but it is not ideal as a driveway surface because it compacts poorly and holds water. Crusher run or bank run gravel contains rock and fines that lock together, making a stronger, better-draining base for driveways and paving; it costs more per ton but typically reduces maintenance and rutting over time. For a long-lasting driveway, most contractors recommend a compacted gravel base topped with a suitable driving surface rather than plain fill dirt.
Yes. Hello Gravel coordinates deliveries with local haulers and can include a note at checkout requesting tailgate spreading (performed at the driver's discretion). For full spreading and compaction services, we recommend hiring local landscapers, site contractors, or earthwork specialists; contact our team or check our recommendations for partners in Sanford who routinely handle spreading and compaction.
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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