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 Stokes Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Stokes is a growing community with a city population of 1,150 and ties to a larger metro area of 2.3+ million. The area’s moderate climate—228 sunny days per year, 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, and hardiness zone 8b—supports steady residential growth, reflected in a 2.80% annual expansion rate. That steady growth means more driveways, patios, retaining walls, and grading projects, and homeowners here increasingly need dependable building materials. Quality aggregates matter because they affect compaction, drainage, and long-term stability; using the right fill material helps avoid settling, erosion, and extra repair costs down the road. Local geology and seasonal rain patterns make it important to choose regionally sourced materials that behave predictably in Stokes’ conditions.Popular Projects in Stokes This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt45 tons
- Low Spot Fill Dirt12 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt120 tons
Stokes Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 1,150
- 🏡 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 Stokes Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Thaw Risk
- May–Sept: High Compaction Strength
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Limits
Summer Tip: For Stokes’ moderate rainfall and sunny climate, use clean, well-graded fill dirt for backfill and grading and pair it with a drainage layer to reduce settling and washout.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Stokes Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Stokes.
Fill dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than clean gravel in the Stokes area, but it serves a different purpose. Fill dirt is good for raising grade and backfilling; gravel is better for a stable, draining driveway base. For a driveway you will often need both: compacted fill dirt to set grade plus gravel for the driving surface.
Fill dirt is mostly fines and subsoil used to raise or level ground; gravel is crushed rock used for drainage and structural support. Order fill dirt in Stokes when you need to build up a low spot, set finished grade, or prepare an area for sod or planting, but plan to cap it with topsoil or gravel if you need drainage or a stable driving surface.
A small amount of fine gravel or small stones in fill dirt is normal and can help compaction, but large rocks or boulders make compaction uneven and cause settling. If your project needs a smooth, compactable base (under a slab, lawn, or paving), ask for screened or clean fill; for rough grading or rural backfill, typical local fill with some stones may be acceptable.
Spread fill dirt in 4-6 inch lifts, compact each lift with a plate compactor or small roller, and slope the final grade away from foundations for drainage. Labor, compaction equipment rental (roughly $50-$150/day), and delivery will add cost; many homeowners can do small areas themselves, while larger or critical grades are worth hiring a local landscaper or equipment operator.
Prices vary by supplier, distance, and material quality, but a delivered dump-truck load of fill dirt in the West North Carolina / Stokes area commonly ranges from about $200 to $450 per load. Hello Gravel provides exact pricing for your zip code and volume—check availability and get a quote before ordering.
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, 162 sq ft at 2 inches, and 81 sq ft at 4 inches. Use these figures to estimate how many cubic yards you need for your desired raise and always order a little extra to account for settling and compaction.
For 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches depth you need about 6.2 cubic yards; at 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards. Fill dirt for grading typically costs less per cubic yard than gravel, but gravel is more expensive because it provides drainage and stability—get exact delivered prices for both through Hello Gravel for a side-by-side cost estimate.
Costs depend on driveway width and depth; as an example, a 20 ft long by 12 ft wide driveway (240 sq ft) at a 3 inch gravel depth needs about 2.8 cubic yards of material. With material delivery and basic compaction, a ballpark total in the Stokes area could range from $400 to $1,200; get a detailed quote that lists material type, depths, and compaction so you can compare accurately.
You can put gravel directly over existing hard, well-draining soil, but if the soil is soft, has depressions, or will rut, add compacted fill dirt or a granular base first. For best results in Stokes, prepare a stable, compacted subgrade and consider a geotextile if subsoil is very soft to prevent mixing and rutting.
Yes — fill dirt is commonly used to raise and level yards in Stokes; you should compact it in lifts and finish with topsoil or seedable soil on top. Hello Gravel delivers fill dirt by dump truck (minimum order 3 tons) with standard delivery in 2+ business days and optional tailgate spreading on the driver's discretion; compaction services are usually hired locally—ask our team for recommendations.
Uncompacted fill can settle noticeably within weeks to months after placement, especially after rain; properly compacted fill will settle much less. Plan to compact in lifts during installation and re-check low spots after the first rainy season—additional touch-up fill is common after 3 to 12 months.
Yes, compacting fill dirt is important to reduce future settlement; compact each 4-6 inch lift using a plate compactor for small areas or a small roller for larger jobs. In rural NC, equipment rental shops and local landscapers commonly provide plate compactors, walk-behind rollers, or mini-excavator/roller crews—contact Hello Gravel for local referrals and plan to include compaction in your project budget.
With about $1,000 in Stokes you can typically buy and deliver several cubic yards of fill dirt to raise low areas, add 3-6 yards of gravel for a small patio or pathway, and rent a plate compactor for a day to compact the work. Costs vary by material type and accessibility, so use Hello Gravel's calculator and request a quote to plan the exact scope for your budget.
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!
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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.
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