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 Horse Shoe Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Horse Shoe is a small but growing community — the city population is 2,860 — located in a region that is part of a larger metro (metro area population is 2.3+ million). The area’s steady expansion, with an annual growth rate of 2.80%, means more projects that need dependable base materials: grading, foundations, yard build-ups, and driveway underlayers. With a moderate climate that gets 228 sunny days per year and annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, homeowners here often need materials that handle both wet seasons and sun exposure. That combination of development pressure and climate makes quality, locally sourced aggregates important: homeowners choose reliable fill dirt to prevent settling, support compacted grades, and create stable platforms for landscaping and light construction. Fill dirt is a practical choice for many Horse Shoe projects because it provides clean, compactible material to raise grade, backfill trenches, and replace removed topsoil. In a place defined by hardiness zone 8b and periodic rainfall, well-graded fill dirt reduces erosion and minimizes long-term settling when properly compacted. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and hauling partners to deliver regionally appropriate fill dirt by dump truck on your schedule, with transparent pricing and options like next-day delivery when available. We make it easier to get the right tonnage and the right placement advice so your project performs well through Horse Shoe’s climate cycles.Popular Projects in Horse Shoe This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Crawlspace Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt25 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt150 tons
Horse Shoe Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 2,860
- 🏡 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 Horse Shoe Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Thaw Risk
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: Because annual rainfall is 34.00 inches, compact and layer fill dirt in 6- to 8-inch lifts, compacting each layer to reduce future settling and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Horse Shoe Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Horse Shoe.
Hello Gravel can connect you with local West North Carolina suppliers that deliver fill dirt to Horse Shoe, NC. Check your zip code on our site to see available suppliers, choose a delivery date at checkout, and note that minimum orders typically start at about 3 tons.
To calculate volume, multiply the area (sq ft) by the depth in feet and divide by 27 (1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet). For example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 4 inches (0.33 ft) needs about 12.3 cubic yards; add 10-20% for compaction and settling. Hello Gravel offers an online calculator and our suppliers typically provide site-specific estimates if you share dimensions or photos.
Fill dirt is generally not the best finishing surface for horse paddocks because it compacts and can turn to mud in wet weather common in West NC. For paddocks, suppliers usually recommend crushed stone or pea gravel over geotextile fabric for drainage and durability; contact local suppliers through Hello Gravel to discuss suitable alternatives.
Big-box stores like Tractor Supply may sell bagged soil or small bulk bags, but truckload deliveries of fill dirt for yards or site work usually come from local landscape suppliers or aggregate haulers. Use Hello Gravel to get matched with suppliers that deliver full truckloads and provide professional delivery options.
Some local aggregate suppliers and quarries in West NC offer screened or certified clean fill suitable for construction and septic backfill. When ordering through Hello Gravel, request 'screened' or 'certified clean fill' in the order notes and ask the supplier for documentation or test results if you need material certification for permits.
Prices for fill dirt in West North Carolina commonly fall in the range of about $10 to $30 per cubic yard, depending on material quality, delivery distance, truck size, and site access. Suppliers provide site-specific quotes; get an exact price by entering your zip code and site details on Hello Gravel or reach out to our sales team for a tailored estimate.
Yes, many suppliers deliver to rural Horse Shoe driveways, but standard dump trucks (often tri-axle) need room to approach, turn, and dump. Clear low branches, ensure a firm and reasonably level surface, and allow about 8-12 feet of horizontal clearance and roughly 12-14 feet of vertical clearance; if access is very tight or steep, ask about smaller trucks or roadside drop-offs when ordering.
Some suppliers and haulers in the Hello Gravel network will deliver small loads under 5 cubic yards, but availability varies and may carry a small-load fee. Our platform shows minimums and delivery options for each supplier, so check the product page or contact customer service for small-project delivery solutions.
Loose fill dirt alone is not the best long-term erosion control on slopes because it can wash away during heavy rains. Suppliers commonly recommend a combination of engineered fill, erosion-control fabrics, mulch or topsoil with seed, and rock solutions such as riprap or crushed stone; ask local suppliers for erosion-control blends and installation advice suited to West NC slopes.
Many local suppliers can do same-week deliveries depending on stock and truck schedules, but standard scheduling is 2+ business days via Hello Gravel, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Suppliers can usually provide delivery tickets and may supply material documentation on request for commercial jobs; request any paperwork when you place your order.
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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