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 Valdese Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Valdese (population 7,530) sits within a growing West North Carolina region that is part of a metro area with a population of 2.3+ million. Local development is steady, with a growth rate of 2.80% annually, and the area enjoys a moderate climate with 228 sunny days per year, annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and placement in hardiness zone 8b. Those conditions—warm growing seasons, periodic rain, and steady residential expansion—create demand for home projects like yard regrading, driveway bases, foundation backfill, and stormwater improvement. Homeowners need reliable bulk materials to create stable grades, avoid future settling, and keep surface runoff moving away from structures, so quality fill and proper installation matter.Popular Projects in Valdese This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt8 tons
- Driveway Approach Fill Dirt30 tons
- Septic Backfill Fill Dirt12 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
Valdese Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 7,530
- 🏡 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 Valdese Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: High Compaction Strength
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Because Valdese averages 34.00 inches of rain annually, use clean, low-organic fill dirt placed in controlled lifts with attention to drainage before adding topsoil to reduce settling and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Valdese Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Valdese.
Delivered fill dirt in Valdese commonly runs about $10 to $20 per ton, depending on supplier, delivery distance, and whether material is screened. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and many areas have free delivery, so total cost can be influenced more by minimums and truck access than per-ton price. For an exact quote, check your zip code on our site or contact our team.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order. Typical dump trucks serving Burke County are tandem axles (6 to 10 tons useful load) and tri-axles (10 to 14 tons useful load); larger quad-axle combos are used for very large orders. Make sure your driveway and property access can handle a heavy dump truck and tell us about obstacles during checkout.
For clay-heavy sites and slopes in Western NC, choose a compactible, well-graded fill—often screened fill dirt or engineered structural fill works best because it packs and sheds water better than raw clay. If drainage is a concern, mix with a coarser material or add a drainage layer (gravel or sand) and consider a geotextile to reduce slippage. For critical slopes or foundations, consult an engineer before placing large volumes.
Western North Carolina gets regular rainfall, which increases the risk of additional settling if fill dirt is placed wet or without proper compaction. Place and compact fill during drier windows when possible, work in thin lifts, and allow extra material (plan for 5% to 15% overage) to account for settling. Also shape final grades to shed water away from structures and install drainage features where ponding is likely.
Properly installed fill dirt compacted in 6-8 inch lifts with mechanical compaction will typically meet 90% to 95% of Standard Proctor density and usually settles only 1% to 3% after completion. Loose or hand-placed fill that is not compacted can settle 10% to 20% or more over time. For projects where settlement matters (driveways, foundations, septic beds), specify compaction in the scope and consider engineered fill.
Yes — suppliers serving Valdese and the larger West NC area commonly offer both screened fill (finer, more consistent) and unscreened bulk fill (cheaper, contains fines and small rocks). Screened fill is better for final grading and landscaping; unscreened is fine for bulk elevation or backfill where appearance and finish are less important. Material appearance and texture vary regionally, so add color or texture notes at checkout if you have preferences.
A quick rule: one inch of fill over 1,000 sq ft equals about 3.09 cubic yards or roughly 3.7 to 4.0 tons depending on moisture. That means 3 inches ≈ 12 tons, 6 inches ≈ 24 tons, and 12 inches ≈ 48 tons per 1,000 sq ft. For a driveway subbase you may need 6 to 12 inches of structural fill (24 to 48 tons per 1,000 sq ft) before topping with stone; for lawn grading 2 to 4 inches (8 to 16 tons) is common, and raised beds often use 6 to 12 inches (24 to 48 tons) depending on the design.
Fill dirt used under lawns or finished surfaces is long lasting once properly compacted and vegetated; however, bare fill exposed to Western NC rains can erode quickly and may need regrading after heavy storms. For driveways, fill dirt should be covered with compacted base stone or crusher run—without a rock top the surface will rut and require frequent repairs. Plan for a check and light touch-up after major rain seasons and expect to add material or regrade every few years if traffic or erosion is heavy.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option for raising grade or backfilling, but it does not compact or drain as well as crusher run or road base and is not suitable for planting without topsoil. Crusher run and road base are engineered for stability and load-bearing (better for driveways and pads), while topsoil is screened and amended for planting. Choose fill dirt for bulk elevation and backfill, road base or crusher run for structural surfacing, and topsoil for gardens and lawns.
Small deliveries for residential projects rarely need special hauling permits, but large earthmoving jobs or heavy loads traveling county roads may require permits or routing restrictions in Burke County. Many jurisdictions also regulate imported fill—especially to prevent contamination—so check with Burke County planning or the town of Valdese before bringing large amounts of offsite material. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel and we can help flag local rules and suggest suppliers familiar with county requirements.
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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