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 Rocky Mount Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Rocky Mount has a population of 58,345 and is experiencing steady demand for residential and light-commercial improvements as the area grows at a rate of 2.80% annually. The local climate — 228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and hardiness zone 8b — encourages outdoor projects and requires thoughtful site preparation. Homeowners are often regrading yards, raising low spots, or preparing pads for sheds, patios, and additions, which increases the need for dependable bulk materials. Fill dirt is a practical choice for many of these jobs because it is typically low in organic matter, compacts well, and provides a stable base for landscaping and structural work when sourced and placed correctly. In Rocky Mount’s environment, Fill Dirt helps manage runoff and creates proper grade transitions when combined with good compaction and drainage planning. Given 34.00 inches of annual rain, choosing well-graded, low-organic Fill Dirt reduces future settling and erosion risks while the region’s sunny conditions aid drying between work days. Hello Gravel simplifies getting that material: we connect you to local suppliers and haulers, offer clear pricing and delivery scheduling, and help you pick the right amount and type of Fill Dirt for your project so you can focus on the work, not the logistics.Popular Projects in Rocky Mount This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt50 tons
- Pool Pad Fill Dirt18 tons
- Lot Build-up Fill Dirt75 tons
Rocky Mount Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 58,345
- 🏡 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 Rocky Mount Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Because Rocky Mount receives 34.00 inches of rain annually, choose low-organic, well-graded Fill Dirt and compact it in layers to reduce settlement and improve drainage.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Rocky Mount Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Rocky Mount.
Fill dirt is inorganic soil used to raise ground levels, backfill trenches, and create building pads. In Rocky Mount's humid, clay-prone conditions, use fill dirt to correct grade, fill low spots, or backfill foundations—not as a finished surface. For driveways or walking areas, place proper base aggregate over compacted fill dirt to prevent rutting and drainage problems.
Pricing varies by supplier and distance, but Hello Gravel lists clear per-ton pricing during checkout and a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; final cost includes local hauling and any spreading requests.
For residential grading in West North Carolina, choose clean, inorganic fill dirt with minimal organic material and a mix of fine to coarse particles that compact readily. Avoid topsoil or high-organic mixes near foundations or under driveways; for driveway subgrade, follow with a compactable aggregate layer rather than relying on fill dirt alone.
Fill dirt can compact well in Rocky Mount if placed in thin lifts (4-8 inches) and compacted with the right equipment at proper moisture content. Local clay soils retain moisture and can impair compaction if overly wet, so schedule compaction during drier periods and work with a contractor who can adjust lift thickness and compactive effort for local conditions.
A good rule of thumb is 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and material; many professionals use 1.4 tons per cubic yard as an estimate. For coverage, 1 cubic yard covers 27 square feet at 1 inch depth, so for a 6-inch lift estimate roughly 4.5 cubic yards (about 6.3 tons using 1.4 t/yd3) per 100 square feet.
Yes. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and hauling fleets that serve the Rocky Mount area. You can request delivery and note tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading is performed at the driver's discretion and may require a contractor for professional grading and compaction.
Possibly. Simple small-leveling jobs often do not require permits, but changes that affect drainage, raise finished grade significantly, or alter stormwater flow can trigger city or county permits. Check Rocky Mount city permitting rules and your HOA guidelines before large deliveries; when in doubt, contact Hello Gravel or local building department for guidance.
Fill dirt alone does not prevent erosion on slopes; it should be combined with proper grading, compaction, drainage features, and vegetation or erosion control matting. In low-lying or poorly drained yards common in this region, consider engineered fills, sub-surface drains, or rock swales to manage runoff rather than relying on loose fill.
Fill dirt is commonly used for backfill because it compacts and supports structures when free of organic material. Crushed stone is better where drainage behind foundations is needed, and topsoil should not be used for structural backfill due to organic content. Often a combination is used: compactable fill dirt for structure, crushed stone for drainage, and topsoil kept near the surface for landscaping.
For small properties, a vibratory plate compactor or walk-behind roller works well for compacting 4- to 8-inch lifts of fill dirt. For larger areas or for higher compaction requirements, hire contractors with a roller or skid-steer compactor; Hello Gravel can connect you with local haulers and you can request referrals for compaction professionals in the Rocky Mount area.
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.
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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