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 Tuckasegee Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Tuckasegee has a city population of 1,130 and sits in a region experiencing steady growth, with a West North Carolina metro growth rate of 2.80% annually. The local climate—about 228 sunny days per year and roughly 34.00 inches of rainfall—plus a hardiness zone of 8b means outdoor projects here balance wet-season considerations with plenty of usable days. As homes are renovated or new landscaping is added, demand for reliable aggregates rises: homeowners need materials that compact well, resist settling, and support grading and drainage. Quality fill material is particularly important where slopes, patios, and foundations require a stable base and minimal future settlement. Fill Dirt is a compactable, low-organic soil blend used to raise grade, fill trenches, and build structural bases. In Tuckasegee's climate, pRoperly screened and crushed fill dirt helps reduce erosion during the rainy season and provides a stable platform that settles predictably under compaction. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source regionally appropriate fill dirt, schedules deliveries on your preferred date, and coordinates dump-truck delivery (minimum order 3 tons) so homeowners get the right material without multiple trips. We make it easier to pick the right fill dirt and get it dropped where you need it, while advising on compaction and drainage for long-term performance.Popular Projects in Tuckasegee This Season
- Driveway Fill Dirt20 tons
- Foundation Fill Dirt45 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Regrading Fill Dirt30 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt5 tons
Tuckasegee Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 1,130
- 🏡 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 Tuckasegee Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Delay
- May–Sept: Optimal Warm Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Frozen Ground Risk
Summer Tip: Choose screened, low-organic fill dirt for foundation and grading work, and plan compaction in layers after delivery—this helps prevent future settling during Tuckasegee's 34.00-inch annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tuckasegee Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Tuckasegee.
Fill dirt is mostly subsoil and mineral material with few organic components, used to raise grade, backfill foundations, and fill low spots. It is not topsoil and does not support plant growth without adding topsoil or amendments. In Tuckasegee you can use fill dirt to reshape sites or build up areas, but for driveways and landscaping you will usually combine it with crushed stone or topsoil depending on the purpose.
Costs vary by supplier, distance, and site access, but in West North Carolina material pricing often falls in the ballpark of $8 to $25 per ton (roughly $6 to $19 per cubic yard), plus delivery and any access fees. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days with next-day options for a fee. Get a local quote for an accurate price since mountain roads and tight access can add to cost.
Calculate volume: a 12x30 area is 360 square feet. For common depths: 4" = 4.4 cu yd (about 5.7 tons), 6" = 6.7 cu yd (about 8.7 tons), 8" = 8.9 cu yd (about 11.6 tons) using an approximate conversion of 1.3 tons per cubic yard. In steep, compressible mountain sites plan for slightly more material for compaction and finish grading and ask your supplier about overage (typically 5-10%).
Fill dirt is useful for raising grade and backfill but is not an ideal wearing surface because it retains fines and can rut in heavy rain. For driveways in rainy, mountainous Tuckasegee conditions, place a compacted fill layer as needed then top with well-graded crushed stone and pRoper drainage. For slope stabilization combine compaction, geotextile, terraces or retaining walls, and subdrains to reduce erosion risk.
Fill dirt is primarily for bulk mass and raising grades; it is low in organic matter and not good for growing plants. Crushed stone provides structural support, drainage, and a durable driveway surface. Topsoil is for planting and landscaping; choose fill dirt for mass, crushed stone for base and surface, and topsoil only where vegetation is required.
Jackson County and local ordinances may require permits for significant grading, adding fill near streams, changing driveway entrances, or altering drainage patterns. Permits can also be needed for culvert or road work and for work that affects septic systems or steep slopes. Contact Jackson County planning, the local zoning office, or the county erosion control officer before large deliveries to confirm permit needs.
Expect narrow roads, sharp turns, steep grades, and possible weight or bridge limits that restrict tri-axle dump trucks. Hello Gravel typically works with tri-axle trucks; if access is tight suppliers may use smaller trucks or designate an offload point and charge extra. Prepare a clear, level drop area, remove obstacles, and share detailed access notes at checkout to avoid delays or special fees.
Fill dirt used alone as a driveway surface will often need regrading or spot repairs every 1 to 3 years in wet mountain climates. When used as a pRoperly compacted subgrade under crushed stone and with good drainage, the base can last many years and only need occasional maintenance. Longevity depends on compaction, drainage, traffic, and winter freeze-thaw cycles common in West NC.
Place fill in thin lifts (typically 4 to 6 inches) and compact each lift with appropriate equipment to reach specified density. Use geotextile fabric, subdrains or French drains, erosion control blankets, and terraces or retaining walls on steeper slopes to manage runoff. For steep or critical sites get a soils report or engineer recommendation to specify lift thickness, compaction targets, and drainage design.
Tailgate spreading may be avaIlable at the driver's discretion and should be requested at checkout, but Hello Gravel cannot guarantee spreading services. On steep or tight sites drivers will assess safety and feasibility on arrival. To improve chances, clear the drop zone, mark the exact placement area, and note any obstacles in Order Notes.
Homeowners typically get fill dirt from local aggregate yards, excavation contractors, landscapers, or online marketplaces like Hello Gravel that connect to nearby suppliers. In the Tuckasegee area check suppliers serving Jackson County, Sylva, Bryson City, and Asheville for avaIlability and delivery. Use Hello Gravel to check your zip code, compare quotes, and schedule delivery with regional suppliers and haulers.
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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