Fill Dirt in Newton, NC

Material-only prices for fill dirt in Newton commonly range from about $10 to $35 per ton, depending on quality and whether it is screened or has organics. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and many areas qualify for free delivery; where a delivery fee applies it often runs roughly $50 to $150 depending on distance and access. Check your zip code on our site or contact our team for an accurate quote for your address in Newton.

Use these quick estimates for 1,000 sq ft: 2" depth = about 7.4 tons, 4" depth = about 14.8 tons, 6" depth = about 22.2 tons (using 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.2 tons). For a typical driveway base plan on 4" of compacted base; yard grading or raising low spots is often 4" to 6" but confirm with your contractor for final depth. These are estimates—use our material calculator or contact us with project dimensions for a precise quantity.

Fill dirt is intended as bulk, low-cost soil for grading and raising elevations and is not ideal as a finished driveway surface because it compacts poorly and drains slowly. Newton and much of Catawba County have pockets of clay and can experience heavy summer storms; that clay plus wet periods can cause settlement and poor drainage if you use fill dirt as a base. For driveways we recommend crusher-run or compactable base material under a top surface (gravel, asphalt, pavers) rather than raw fill dirt.

For structural uses like backfill against foundations or under slabs, use engineered or compactable fill with low organics (often called structural fill or screened fill). For landscaping or rough grade work, standard fill dirt (unscreened) or screened fill is acceptable—screened has fewer roots and debris and compacts better. For driveways, choose crusher-run or compactable base material beneath the final surface and reserve fill dirt for grading and low-cost bulk fill only.

Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers in Newton who can deliver the material; spreading (tailgate spreading) may be available at the driver's discretion and should be requested at checkout. For mechanical spreading and professional compaction, we can help you identify local contractors, but pricing for spreading/compaction varies widely—expect small jobs to run a few hundred dollars and larger jobs to cost more. Contact our team or request contractor referrals when you place your order.

Small residential deliveries usually do not require a permit, but regulations vary by scope and location. If your work will change drainage, affect neighboring properties, involve more than one acre of disturbance, or be near a regulated stream or stormwater system, you should check with the City of Newton and Catawba County Planning and Zoning before placing large orders. When in doubt, contact your local permitting office or Hello Gravel’s team for guidance before delivery.

If the fill has been properly placed and compacted to the required density, small structures like sheds or decks can often be installed after compaction testing confirms stability—many contractors expect 7 to 28 days to allow for initial settlement. For anything load-bearing (foundations, garages, house additions), use engineered fill and follow a geotechnical report; regulatory requirements and frost lines in Newton may require deeper work and formal testing. Always consult a contractor or engineer for structural builds rather than assuming timing from general guidance.

Fill dirt is typically the least expensive per ton but is a poor long-term base for driveways because it does not drain or compact like a base material. Crusher-run (a compactable blend of crushed stone and fines) is commonly the best value for a driveway base, and clean stone or 3/4" crushed rock is often used as a wearing layer; expect order-of-magnitude material price ranges in Newton of roughly: fill dirt $10–$35/ton, crusher-run $25–$50/ton, clean stone $35–$70/ton. Add delivery, spreading, and compaction costs when comparing overall project pricing.

On slopes use erosion control practices like installing geotextile fabric, seeding or mulching exposed soil, and creating swales or terrace steps to slow runoff. Consider installing a French drain or perforated pipe at the toe of a slope and using proper outlet points to direct water away from structures; these measures are important in Newton where heavy rain events are possible. For larger slope fills or where runoff affects neighbors, consult an engineer or local contractor to design drainage measures.

Yes. The best windows for delivery and installation in Newton are generally late spring through early fall when soils are drier and compaction works better; heavy rain or saturated ground in wetter months can delay compaction and spreading. Winter freeze-thaw is milder here than in northern states but can still affect settlement and compaction, so plan projects for drier months when possible and use our next-day delivery option for tighter schedules (note cutoff times and extra fees). Always check weather and site access before scheduling delivery.

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.