Fill Dirt in Murphy Town, NC

In Murphytown and the West North Carolina region, raw fill dirt material commonly ranges from about $6 to $20 per ton, depending on screening and local availability. On a per cubic yard basis expect roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so material cost converts to roughly $7 to $28 per cubic yard. Delivery and hauling add variable fees—local delivery can add $50 to $200 per truckload depending on distance, access, and minimum order; get a quote through Hello Gravel for a precise price.

Hello Gravel connects you with local Murphytown and West North Carolina suppliers, including landscape yards, local quarries, and independent dump-truck haulers that stock fill dirt. We recommend checking availability by entering your zip code on our site or calling our team so we can match you to suppliers who deliver to your address. For larger or specialized needs, ask for supplier references and recent local delivery photos.

For Murphytown's clay-prone, humid conditions, use a well-graded fill dirt with low organic content and a modest sand/silt fraction to improve drainage—roughly 60-80% mineral fines (sand/silt) with 15-30% clay and a small percentage of coarse material for stability. For driveways, avoid using only fill dirt as the top layer; place a compacted fill dirt subgrade and finish with crushed stone (base and surface) to prevent rutting and washout. Always compact in lifts and consider adding a gravel or geotextile layer where water flows are expected.

Permit requirements vary by county and local zoning in West North Carolina, so Murphytown homeowners should check with their county planning or building department before large deliveries. Small landscaping fills are often allowed, but significant grading, filling greater than a threshold (for example 50 cubic yards), or changes to drainage may trigger permits or erosion-control rules. Also verify any homeowners association rules and mention the work when ordering so suppliers can advise about local restrictions.

A quick rule: 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and covers 81 square feet at 4 inches depth. Because fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard loose, plan on about 1.3 tons/yd3 when converting between tons and cubic yards. Order slightly more (5-10% extra) to allow for settlement and compaction, and note Hello Gravel minimums (typically 3 tons) when calculating small jobs.

Murphytown's freeze-thaw cycles and frequent heavy rain can increase settling, heaving, and surface washout if fill dirt is not properly compacted and drained. To reduce problems, place fill dirt in thin lifts, compact each lift with appropriate equipment, and provide positive drainage or erosion controls like silt socks, mulch, or temporary swales. For slopes or saturated spots, consider geotextile stabilization and a coarser drainage layer to reduce long-term movement.

Screened fill dirt is cleaner, has fewer roots and organic bits, and compacts more predictably, which is helpful for structural backfill and final grading in Murphytown's environment. Unscreened fill dirt is usually cheaper but may contain organic matter, rocks, and debris that cause settling and poor compaction; use it only for rough fills where future settling is acceptable. When in doubt, choose screened material for landscaping next to lawns, foundations, or driveways and ask suppliers for material photos.

For small residential areas and shallow lifts, contractors typically use a plate compactor (vibratory) to achieve good density on fill dirt. For larger areas or deeper fills, a walk-behind or small tandem roller is more efficient and achieves higher compaction levels. Ask your contractor to compact in 4-6 inch lifts and, if required for structural work, to provide a compaction report or test result showing target density has been met.

Common contaminants in local fill dirt include organic material (roots, leaves), trash, construction debris, and oversized rocks; these increase settlement and can violate local grading or septic-permit rules if used near foundations or drainage areas. Murphytown homeowners should request screened or certified clean fill when needed, and keep documentation from the supplier if a permit requires it. If you suspect contamination, do not bury it under new landscaping; remove or screen it to avoid future problems.

Contractor pricing typically combines a per-ton material price with a delivery or truckload fee; in West North Carolina contractors often get volume discounts or lower per-ton rates for full truckloads or repeat orders. Expect suppliers to offer better per-ton pricing on orders of several tons (for example 10+ tons) and negotiated flat delivery fees for regular contractor accounts. The best approach is to request a detailed quote from Hello Gravel that separates material, delivery, and any handling fees so you can compare total project cost.

Decide the final compacted depth you need, then calculate volume in cubic yards (area in square feet times depth in feet divided by 27); for example, 100 sq ft at 4 inches is 1.23 cubic yards. Because fill dirt compresses, plan on about 5-10% extra for settlement and ordering using a conversion of approximately 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for loose fill. Confirm with your supplier whether they sell by the ton or cubic yard and include delivery minimums when placing the 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.

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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.

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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.