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 Flat Rock Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Flat Rock is a growing community of 11,200 residents within a larger West North Carolina region that totals 2.3+ million people. With development expanding at about 2.80% annually, homeowners and contractors are seeing more lot grading, foundation work, and yard regrading projects. The local climate—228/year sunny days, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and hardiness zone 8b—creates a mix of fairly wet winters and long, warm growing seasons that influence how soil and drainage perform. That combination drives demand for reliable, structurally sound aggregates: homeowners choose quality fill materials to avoid future settling, to shape grades for proper runoff, and to support patios, raised beds, and driveway bases where stability matters.Popular Projects in Flat Rock This Season
- Fill Dirt Driveway Raise25 tons
- Fill Dirt Backyard Grade Correction15 tons
- Fill Dirt Patio Pad10 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill35 tons
- Fill Dirt Terrace Build40 tons
Flat Rock Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 11,200
- 🏡 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 Flat Rock Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Limits
- May–Sept: Dry Compaction Challenges
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and test moisture before compaction; for sloped yards, grade away from foundations to match Flat Rock's rainfall patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Flat Rock Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Flat Rock.
Typical delivered prices for fill dirt in Flat Rock and the surrounding West North Carolina area usually fall in a range because of local sourcing, moisture, and delivery distance. Expect roughly $12 to $28 per ton, or about $17 to $38 per cubic yard (using a common conversion), but final price depends on supplier, access, and whether the material is screened or contains clay or organic matter. For an exact quote, check your zip code on our site or contact our team.
Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons. Most local deliveries to Henderson County use tri-axle dump trucks that typically carry about 12 to 16 tons (roughly 8 to 12 cubic yards), though some loads may be smaller on single-axle trucks or larger on end-dumps; your checkout will show the vehicle type and estimated load. If you need a specific truck size or tailgate spreading, note that at checkout and our team will confirm availability.
Use this simple formula: cubic yards = area (sq ft) * depth (in) / 324. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches depth needs about 12.3 cubic yards; using a local fill dirt density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 17.2 tons. Because moisture and compaction vary, plan with a density range of 1.2 to 1.6 tons/yd3 and add 5-10% extra for settlement and compaction.
West North Carolina’s mountainous climate brings frequent freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rain events that can cause settling, erosion, and heave in poorly prepared fill. Native fill dirt with clay or organic material holds water and can shift; properly compacted, clean (low-organic) fill with good surface drainage performs much better. For slopes or areas with runoff, combine compaction with drainage measures (swales, French drains, geotextile) and erosion control (straw, seed, or stone) to reduce problems.
Permitting depends on the project. Driveway connections, large regrading, retaining walls, and foundation work often require permits or inspections from the Henderson County Building and Planning departments, especially if there is a curb cut or stormwater impact. Before ordering large volumes for structural backfill, check with Henderson County and any local HOA; for foundation backfill you may need engineered or tested fill per building permit requirements.
Choose fill dirt when you need to raise grade or backfill non-structural areas quickly and affordably, but avoid using it as a finished surface. Use crushed stone for driveways and load-bearing surfaces because it drains and compacts reliably; topsoil is for planting and landscaping where vegetation will grow; sand drains but can migrate and is not good for heavy loads. In Flat Rock’s sloped terrain, consider a combination: engineered or granular fill near foundations, crushed stone for driveway base, and topsoil only where you will plant.
Installed and compacted fill dirt pricing varies by job size and access, but typical total installed costs in the Flat Rock/Asheville area often range from about $10 to $30 per cubic yard, or a flat small-job charge of $300 to $1,200 including machine time and labor for modest projects. Compaction is done in lifts (commonly 6 to 8 inches) with a plate compactor or roller; contractors will quote per cubic yard or by the hour, so get 2-3 local estimates for accurate pricing.
Expect some settling during the first 6 to 24 months, especially after heavy rains or freeze-thaw cycles; low spots may need regrading and additional material. Vegetation can sprout if the fill contains seeds or organic matter, so remove weeds and seed or cover with stone where appropriate; maintain drainage channels and reapply material in eroded or settled areas as needed. Proper initial compaction and drainage design will reduce maintenance frequency.
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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