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Why Icard Chooses Hello Gravel
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Why Icard Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Icard is a small but growing community with a city population of 1,608 located within the broader West North Carolina metro area of 2.3+ million. With a steady growth rate of 2.80% annually and a moderate climate—about 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches in hardiness zone 8b—local homeowners are seeing more renovations, property grading, and new landscaping projects. That steady expansion drives demand for reliable, locally sourced aggregates: homeowners and contractors need materials that compact well, support structures, and improve drainage in an environment that alternates between sun and substantial seasonal rain. Quality fill materials reduce long-term settling, make grading easier, and provide a stable base for driveways, patios, raised garden beds, and foundation backfill.Popular Projects in Icard This Season
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt35 tons
- Backyard Grade Correction Fill Dirt25 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt18 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt12 tons
Icard Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 1,608
- 🏡 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 Icard Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Risk
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Because Icard receives 34.00 inches of rain annually, compact and grade fill dirt away from foundations to reduce settling and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Icard Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Icard.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that deliver fill dirt to Icard and nearby towns like Hickory, Lenoir, and Morganton. Check your zip code on our site to see available loads and pricing; minimum order is 3 tons. You can also add delivery notes (color or rock preference) and request tailgate spreading at checkout, though spreading is at the driver’s discretion.
Pricing in Icard varies with truck size, distance, and whether the dirt is screened, but a typical dump truck load often ranges from about $150 to $400. Hello Gravel provides transparent local quotes so you can compare costs for trip distance and material type. For a firm price, request a quote on our site and include your delivery address.
A common tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of material. One cubic yard of fill dirt usually weighs about 2,000 to 3,000 pounds (about 1 to 1.5 tons), so a full tri-axle load can weigh roughly 10 to 18 tons depending on moisture and rock content. Ask your Hello Gravel supplier for exact truck capacity when you order.
Generally yes: fill dirt is usually cheaper than processed gravel because it is less processed and often sourced locally. Gravel requires crushing and screening which raises the price, but local availability can shift costs either way. Use Hello Gravel to compare local per-yard or per-ton pricing for both materials before you buy.
Use fill dirt when you need structural mass: raising grade, filling holes, building beneath a driveway, or backfilling around foundations. Avoid using fill dirt as a planting medium because it lacks organic matter and nutrients; reserve topsoil or blended soil for lawns and gardens. For landscaping, place fill dirt below the topsoil layer and finish the surface with several inches of topsoil for plant health.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to level yards and fill low spots in Icard, but it should be placed and compacted properly to avoid future settling. Add at least 4 to 6 inches of topsoil on the final surface if you plan to seed lawn or plant. Also check drainage impacts and local ordinances before changing yard grades so you do not divert water onto neighbors' property.
One cubic yard of fill dirt in western North Carolina typically costs in the ballpark of $12 to $25, though local conditions and haul distance can change that range. One cubic yard usually weighs about 2,000 to 3,000 pounds (roughly 1 to 1.5 tons) depending on moisture and rock content. For an accurate local price, request a quote on Hello Gravel using your delivery address.
Put fill dirt in low spots, under driveways, or where you need to raise grade to direct water away from foundations and structures. Avoid placing heavy fill over septic drain fields, shallow utilities, or close to large tree roots where it can harm tree health. If you are raising ground near property lines or waterways in Icard, consider drainage and consult local rules to avoid runoff problems.
Place fill dirt in thin layers (lifts) of about 4 to 6 inches and compact each lift using a plate compactor, hand tamper, or roller until you reach the desired firmness. Moisten very dry fill dirt slightly before compacting to improve consolidation; avoid over-saturating it. Proper staged placement reduces long-term settling and helps maintain final grades.
Hello Gravel coordinates local suppliers and contracted dump trucks to deliver fill dirt to Icard with a minimum order of 3 tons. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion; material appearance and texture can vary regionally, so note any preferences in the order notes.
Calculate volume in cubic yards by multiplying length x width x depth (all in feet) and dividing by 27 (length x width x depth / 27 = cubic yards). For example, to raise 500 square feet by 2 inches: 500 x (2/12) = 83.3 cubic feet, then divide by 27 for about 3.1 cubic yards. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our sales team if you prefer help with measurements and rounding up for compaction and settling.
Yes, fill dirt delivered in the Icard area often reflects western North Carolina geology and can include clay, silt, and small to moderate-sized stones. Suppliers may offer screened (fewer rocks) or unscreened mixes, so specify preferences in your order notes if rock content matters. Remember that rock and clay content affect compaction and weight, so discuss your project needs when requesting a quote.
For planting, you should not rely on fill dirt alone; instead use topsoil or a blend of topsoil and compost. A common planting mix is roughly 70% topsoil to 30% compost for beds, but fill dirt is best kept as the subgrade material beneath the planting layer. If you plan to establish lawn or garden on previously filled areas in Icard, add a proper topsoil layer before seeding or planting.
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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