Fill Dirt in Kenansville, NC

Delivered fill dirt in Kenansville typically ranges from about $10 to $25 per ton, which is roughly $12 to $35 per cubic yard depending on density, truck size, and distance. Local variations (clay content, presence of rocks, or screened vs unscreened material) and delivery fees can push prices outside this range, so get a quote for your zip code.

Suppliers include county quarries, landscape supply yards, and regional aggregate haulers serving Duplin County and nearby metro areas. Hello Gravel will connect you with trusted local suppliers that service Kenansville — enter your zip code or contact our team to see current options and availability.

Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order; common truckloads are tri-axle dumps of about 10–12 tons and smaller tandem trucks of about 6–8 tons. Standard delivery is 2+ business days with next-day options for orders placed before noon CST (additional fee may apply), and delivery fees vary by distance though many areas offer free delivery — tailgate spreading may be available at the driver’s discretion.

For raising grades or non-structural fills, compact fill dirt in 4–8 inch lifts using a plate compactor or small vibratory roller until it is firm. For structural work under foundations or slabs, an engineer’s specification is recommended; common targets are 90–95% of standard Proctor density and use of heavier rollers or mechanical compactors to meet those specs.

Kenansville’s humid climate and seasonal rains increase the risk of settling, rutting, and poor drainage if you use clay-rich or organic fill dirt. For driveways and foundations, use clean, well-graded fill (free of organics), provide positive slope and drainage, and consider a gravel or crushed-stone surface over compacted fill to prevent water-related failures.

Calculate cubic yards with: (length ft x width ft x depth ft) / 27, then convert to tons using about 1.1–1.3 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt. Example: to raise a 20 ft x 10 ft driveway by 4 inches (0.333 ft): (20 x 10 x 0.333) / 27 = 2.47 cubic yards, which is roughly 2.7–3.2 tons depending on soil density.

Large fills, changes to drainage, work in floodplains or wetlands, and grading that affects neighboring properties can require permits from Duplin County or state agencies. HOAs may also restrict visible grading or surface changes, so check Duplin County Building and Planning and any HOA rules before ordering large volumes; Hello Gravel can help point you to local contacts.

Fill dirt is best used as a subgrade rather than a finished surface; properly compacted fill under a gravel or crushed-stone base can last many years with minimal upkeep. If you leave fill dirt as the surface it will rut and require regrading regularly (often every 1–3 years), while crushed stone or crusher-run surfaces cost more up front but need less frequent maintenance and hold up better in Kenansville’s wet climate.