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 Elizabeth City Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Elizabeth City has a population of 34,657 and sits in a steadily growing region with a 2.80% annual growth rate. The local climate—about 228 sunny days a year and 34.00 inches of rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—creates steady demand for reliable site prep and grading as homeowners build patios, level yards, and manage stormwater. With a 2.3+ million-person metro feeding construction and renovation activity nearby, local projects often require dependable aggregates to prevent settling, control erosion, and create firm subgrades. Homeowners need fill materials that compact well and arrive on schedule, so quality and timely delivery are key for successful DIY and contractor-led jobs alike.Popular Projects in Elizabeth City This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Raised Bed Fill Dirt5 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt30 tons
Elizabeth City Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 34,657
- 🏡 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 Elizabeth City Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Challenges
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: Because Elizabeth City averages 34.00 inches of rain annually, compact fill dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts and add a thin layer of topsoil for planting to reduce future settling and improve drainage. Request delivery placement notes at checkout to avoid rehandling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Elizabeth City Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Elizabeth City.
Delivered fill dirt in the Elizabeth City area commonly falls in the range of about $12 to $28 per ton, depending on volume, distance from the supplier, and material quality. Quotes can vary by supplier and truck type; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers transparent pricing and scheduled delivery. For an exact price, request a quote for your zip code and desired delivery date.
You may need permits for major grade changes, work within regulated floodplains, or any filling near wetlands or the Pasquotank River; rules vary by project scope. Contact the City of Elizabeth City Planning Department or Pasquotank County for specific permit and setback requirements before bringing in large volumes of fill. When in doubt, check with local officials to avoid fines and to confirm erosion-control rules.
Raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches requires about 18.5 cubic yards of material (1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cubic ft; 500 / 27 = 18.52 yd3). In Elizabeth City soils, that usually equals roughly 20 to 28 tons depending on moisture and compaction; order 5-10% extra to allow for settling and compaction, so plan for about 20 to 32 tons. Use Hello Gravel’s calculator or contact our team for a project-specific estimate.
For Elizabeth City’s coastal plain, choose clean, compactible fill free of organics and large roots; a sandy-loam or engineered fill blended with coarse sand is often preferable because it drains better in a high water table. For driveways, structural fills (ABC or crusher-run base) under a layer of compacted fill give better long-term support than loose topsoil alone. Always confirm material specifications with your contractor and supplier based on the exact use and local soil conditions.
Many local suppliers near Elizabeth City can deliver same-week depending on inventory and truck schedules; Hello Gravel’s standard delivery is 2+ business days with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST. Truck drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but generally will not provide mechanical compaction; for spreading and compaction, hire a local contractor or equipment rental. Add spreading requests in Order Notes so the driver and supplier can plan, but expect a driver to assess safety and feasibility on arrival.
Because Elizabeth City sits on the coastal plain with a high water table and heavy seasonal rains, poorly drained fill can become saturated, settle, and lose bearing capacity. Proper grading, compaction, and drainage (French drains, swales, or gravel layers) are essential to reduce saturation and erosion risks. Avoid placing large fills in mapped floodplains or wetlands without approvals and engineered solutions.
Local contractors commonly use lime or cement stabilization for weak, clayey soils, and they add crushed stone or crusher-run as a structural base for driveways. Geotextile fabric or geogrids are also used to separate soft native soils from imported fill and to reduce settlement. The right method depends on subsurface conditions, so have a contractor or geotechnical consultant recommend an approach for your site.
Contractors and haulers price work in a few ways: per ton, per cubic yard, or a flat project rate that includes hauling, spreading, and compaction. For Elizabeth City-area jobs, expect quotes to vary based on distance, site access, and job complexity; rough ranges can be $8 to $30 per ton or $15 to $60 per cubic yard all-in, but you should get at least two local estimates. Ask for itemized bids so you can compare material, haul, and labor costs separately.
Common alternatives include crusher-run or ABC stone for driveway bases, structural sand, and engineered fills. Crusher-run provides better drainage and load-bearing capacity than plain fill dirt but typically costs more per ton; many homeowners choose a thinner layer of quality stone rather than thick layers of fill dirt for driveways. Compare lifecycle performance as well as upfront cost—stone bases usually reduce maintenance and rutting over time.
Yes. Placing fill near wetlands, tidal areas, or the Pasquotank River can change runoff patterns, harm habitat, and trigger local, state, or federal permitting (including NCDEQ and possibly U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviews). Use erosion and sediment controls like silt fence and stabilizing cover during and after spreading, and consult the City of Elizabeth City and NCDEQ before work to ensure compliance. Hello Gravel recommends checking regulations and including erosion-control measures in your project plan.
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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