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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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Why New Bern Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
New Bern, with a city population of 63,719, sits in a steadily expanding region with a growth rate of 2.80% annually and a metro area population of 2.3+ million. The local climate—about 228 sunny days per year and an average annual rainfall of 34.00 inches in hardiness zone 8b—drives a mix of year-round landscaping and seasonal construction. That combination creates steady demand for reliable aggregates: homeowners need material for grading, raising low spots, backfilling foundations, and improving drainage after heavy rains. Quality materials and correct delivery timing reduce rework, prevent erosion, and help projects finish on schedule in New Bern’s variable weather.Popular Projects in New Bern This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt25 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt350 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt60 tons
- Garage Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Flood Elevation Fill Dirt220 tons
New Bern Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 63,719
- 🏡 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 New Bern Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Summer Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Moisture Limits
Summer Tip: Use clean, well-graded fill dirt for backfill and grade work, and compact in 4–6 inch lifts while moisture is slightly damp to prevent settling and erosion after rain.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - New Bern Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in New Bern.
Expect a wide range: delivered fill dirt in New Bern generally runs about $10 to $30 per cubic yard (roughly $11 to $33 per ton), depending on screening, moisture, and delivery distance. Prices vary by supplier, truck type, and whether material is screened or blended; request an itemized quote and delivery fee before ordering.
Hello Gravel connects you with local landscape suppliers, excavation companies, and material yards that deliver by dump truck to New Bern. You can also search local listings for landscape supply yards, site contractors, and grading companies; ask each supplier about screening, source, and delivery truck size.
New Bern’s clayey soils and high humidity increase shrink-swell behavior and slow drying, which can reduce drainage and increase post-placement settlement. For projects in clay-prone spots, plan for thorough compaction in lifts, improved drainage, or mixing with granular material to reduce long-term movement.
Permit requirements vary by location and project scope; small grading or yard fill usually does not need a permit, but large volumes, work in floodplains, or changes to stormwater flow may require permits from the City of New Bern or Craven County. Contact New Bern Planning and Inspections or check local zoning and floodplain rules before ordering large loads.
For low spots and yard grading, place fill dirt in 4 to 8 inch lifts and compact each lift with a mechanical plate or roller until firm. For driveways, do not rely on fill dirt alone as a driving surface: install a compacted granular base (4 to 6 inches of crushed stone) over well-compacted fill; aim for 90%+ relative compaction if a geotechnical spec is required.
Measure the area in square feet and multiply by the depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards (area*ft depth /27). Convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by about 1.1 (one cubic yard of typical fill dirt in New Bern ≈ 1.1 tons), or ask your supplier for a density-based conversion for accuracy.
Avoid hauling and placing large amounts of fill during heavy rain and hurricane season (June through November) when soils are saturated and deliveries are likely delayed. Aim for late spring or fall for easier compaction and less risk of runoff, and use Hello Gravel’s scheduling to pick a date with lower storm probability.
Fill dirt is intended for raising grade and filling voids but is poor for surface drainage and driveway bearing capacity because it tends to retain water. For driveways or drainage solutions in New Bern’s coastal environment, use crushed stone or a graded aggregate base for strength and drainage; sand can help with drainage but is not a structural base.
Expect some settlement within the first year, especially where organic or loose soils were buried; plan to monitor and add more material as needed. Keep an eye on low spots after storms, re-grade settled areas, and delay heavy paving or planting until settlement is stable or proper compaction has been verified.
Yes, some New Bern suppliers and contractors offer screened reclaimed or blended fill made from construction site material; these options are usually cheaper but quality varies. Ask for a description of screening, contamination checks, and particle size before buying; recycled fill can be cost-effective for non-planting, non-structural uses when sourced responsibly.
Clear the drop zone of debris, mark underground utilities, and provide a stable truck access route to avoid vegetation damage or bogging in wet conditions. Communicate site constraints and desired material placement in the Order Notes, and request tailgate spreading only if the driver can safely perform it; Hello Gravel will relay instructions to the hauler.
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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