Fill Dirt in Bear Grass, NC

Fill dirt is subsoil mainly used to raise grades and fill holes; it contains minimal organic matter compared with topsoil and is not intended for planting. Compared with crushed stone or gravel, fill dirt compacts more and can settle more over time, so it is best used under foundations, behind retaining walls, or where planting is not required. In Bear Grass, regional sourcing means color and clay content will reflect local geology, which affects drainage and compaction.

Use this formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in feet) / 27, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt. For 1,000 sq ft that is roughly: 2 inches = 6.2 yd3 (≈7.5 tons), 4 inches = 12.3 yd3 (≈14.8 tons), 6 inches = 18.5 yd3 (≈22.2 tons). Order 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and grading; Hello Gravel minimum orders Start at 3 tons.

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and material type, but a typical delivered range for fill dirt in West North Carolina is roughly $12 to $35 per cubic yard (or about $15 to $42 per ton) including delivery for many local jobs. Rural addresses like Bear Grass can be toward the higher end due to longer haul and access charges, and site conditions or permit needs can add cost. For an exact quote, use Hello Gravel to check zip code avaIlability and get a local, transparent price.

Hello Gravel's platform generally has a 3-ton minimum order, and most local suppliers honor that minimum. Rural Bear Grass deliveries may incur an extra delivery fee or a minimum truck charge if hauler travel or narrow access increases time; Hello Gravel will show any additional fees at checkout and let you choose a delivery date. If you need next-day delivery, order before the platform cutoff (next-day service may carry an extra fee).

For driveway subgrade, use well-graded fill dirt with some granular material mixed in (a sandy-clay mix) to improve drainage and reduce long-term settlement; avoid pure silty clay on slopes. For leveling foundations, use structural fill or engineered fill that has been tested and compacted in lifts (clean, compactable fill with limited organic content). Always discuss the job with a contractor or Hello Gravel sales rep so local suppliers can match a fill to Bear Grass soil and drainage conditions.

Fill dirt can perform well if placed and compacted correctly and if drainage is addressed; however, expansive clays common in parts of West North Carolina can heave during freeze-thaw cycles and get soft in heavy rains. Best practice in Bear Grass is to compact in thin lifts, provide positive drainage, and avoid using untreated fill dirt directly at surface where erosion or rutting would be a problem. For exposed surfaces, cap with gravel or topsoil and seed to limit erosion.

Install fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor for small areas or a roller for larger areas to achieve stable results. Contractor pricing varies, but expect mobilization plus operator and machine time; small residential jobs often run from about $200 to $800 for spreading and compaction, while larger jobs or equipment with an operator can be $75 to $150 per hour or more depending on access and site difficulty. Get local bids because steep or constrained Bear Grass sites increase labor and equipment needs.

For a driveway base in Bear Grass, crushed stone or crushed gravel is usually best because it drains and locks together under traffic; fill dirt can be used to raise grade under that base but is not a good wearing surface. For yard grading, use fill dirt to build grade changes then finish with topsoil where you will grow lawn or plants. Combining materials—fill dirt for bulk grade, crushed stone for base where vehicles travel, and topsoil for planting—gives the most durable and cost-effective result.

Permit and erosion-control rules are set by county and sTate agencies; in West North Carolina, many counties require erosion and sediment control permits for earthmoving that disturbs more than a small area or impacts streams. If you are connecting a driveway to a sTate road or altering roadside drainage, check with NCDOT and county planning for any driveway permits or culvert requirements. Before large deliveries, contact your county planning office and mention erosion control and road access so you can include potential permit costs in your plan.

An exposed fill dirt surface typically needs periodic grading after storms, and without a gravel cap it may develop ruts and erosion within 1 to 3 years under vehicle traffic and heavy rain. If you place a compacted fill base and top it with a pRoper gravel wearing surface, a residential driveway can perform well for 5 to 15+ years with routine maintenance like regrading, adding stone where ruts form, and keeping drainage clear. Longevity in Bear Grass depends on drainage control, traffic, and whether the fill contains expansive clays.

Clear a safe dump area, mark utilities and overhead lines, and give the hauler clear directions and any gate codes in Order Notes at checkout; drivers need adequate turning and dumping room. Request delivery date and note if you want tailgate spreading (drivers will do it at their discretion) and confirm there are no local access restrictions; contact Hello Gravel customer service if you need help calculating quantities or choosing a supplier for Bear Grass-specific soil.

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!

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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.