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 Walnut Cove Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Walnut Cove, a town of 8,440 residents, is experiencing steady development as local projects respond to a 2.80% annually growth rate and the broader regional momentum around a 2.3+ million metro. The area’s moderate climate—with 228/year sunny days, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and placement in hardiness zone 8b—supports a mix of landscaping and light construction activity. Homeowners here are often tackling yard leveling, driveway and patio prep, and foundation backfill to match new grading and drainage needs. That steady demand means quality aggregates matter: properly sourced Fill Dirt helps create stable grades, reduce erosion, and provide consistent support under pavements and structures, so residents avoid repeated repairs and poor settling over time.Popular Projects in Walnut Cove This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- House Pad Build Fill Dirt120 tons
- Landscape Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt4 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
Walnut Cove Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 8,440
- 🏡 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 Walnut Cove Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Issues
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: With 34.00 inches of rain annually, keep organic topsoil separate and compact Fill Dirt in thin lifts for lasting stability; consider drainage slopes away from structures.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Walnut Cove Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Walnut Cove.
Fill dirt is subsoil with few organics used to raise ground levels, backfill foundations, and fill low spots. In Walnut Cove it is commonly used to level yards, raise drive approaches off clay soils, and backfill trenches; it is not intended as a finished surface or planting topsoil.
Delivered price varies by supplier, distance, and quantity, but expect a rough range of $10 to $30 per cubic yard (about $12 to $40 per ton) delivered to Walnut Cove. Hello Gravel shows local, upfront pricing when you check your zip code and factors like minimum order (3 tons), truck access, and next-day delivery options will affect final cost.
You can buy fill dirt through Hello Gravel, which connects you to local suppliers and haulers serving Walnut Cove and surrounding West North Carolina. Deliveries are made by dump trucks (usually tri-axle); tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is done at the truck driver’s discretion and is not guaranteed.
For driveways, use clean, well-graded structural fill that is low in organic matter and easily compacted to reduce settlement in clay-prone Walnut Cove soils. Note that fill dirt is best as a subgrade; a crushed stone or gravel topcoat is recommended for a durable, frost-resistant driving surface in freeze-thaw conditions.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards. Fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 22 to 26 tons; use Hello Gravel’s calculator for a precise quote based on local material density.
Fill dirt alone is not the best erosion control on slopes because it can wash if not protected; in humid, heavy-rain conditions near Walnut Cove combine fill dirt with erosion measures like seeded topsoil, mulch, geotextile fabric, retaining terraces, or vegetation. For long-term stability, consider engineered fills, retaining walls, or riprap in concentrated runoff areas.
Fill dirt may be used as structural fill if properly compacted in lifts, but for patio or concrete slab bases crushed stone or crushed gravel is typically better because it drains, resists frost heave, and provides a stable working platform. If you must use fill dirt under a slab, compact in thin layers with testing to meet local code or engineer recommendations.
When used as subgrade, properly compacted fill dirt can last many years, but surface settlement, rutting, or erosion can appear within the first 1 to 3 years, especially in wet seasons common to the area. Surface replenishment or regrading may be needed sooner if the material was not well compacted, if heavy traffic concentrates loads, or if drainage is poor.
Costs depend on access, project size, and equipment needed; small residential jobs often range from about $6 to $15 per cubic yard installed and compacted, while more complex jobs with excavation or hauling can cost more. For a precise local estimate, get several contractor bids and include compaction testing, grading, and any import/haul fees in the quote.
For a driveway, crushed stone or crushed gravel is usually the best balance of durability and drainage in Walnut Cove’s clay and freeze-thaw conditions; recycled concrete can be a cost-effective, stable alternative if properly graded and compacted. Fill dirt is the least suitable as a finished driveway surface because it lacks drainage and compaction characteristics needed for repeated traffic.
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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