Fill Dirt in Saint Stephens, NC

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Saint Stephens area typically run about $20 to $60 per cubic yard, depending on local supplier rates, truck access, and moisture or rock content. Exact price depends on your zip code, minimum order, and whether delivery is free or charged; check our checkout for an instant quote.

A standard tri-axle truck in this region usually carries about 8 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt, so a single truckload typically costs between about $200 and $700 delivered. Final price varies with yardage, material quality, delivery distance, and local supply; contact our team with your address for a precise truckload quote.

To cover 1,000 sq ft you need roughly 6.2 cubic yards at 2", 9.3 cubic yards at 3", and 12.4 cubic yards at 4". Using a common weight range of about 1.0 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard (loose, depending on moisture and composition), that equals roughly 6.2–9.3 tons for 2", 9.3–13.9 tons for 3", and 12.4–18.6 tons for 4".

If you use a typical tri-axle (about 8–12 cubic yards loose), covering 1,000 sq ft requires about 0.6 truckloads at 2", 0.8–1.2 truckloads at 3", and about 1.0–1.6 truckloads at 4". In practice most homeowners order one full truck for 4" or when access and spreading make partial loads impractical.

Per cubic yard, fill-dirt is usually cheaper than crushed stone, so it is a cost-effective way to raise or level grade. However, for a driveway base and long-term drainage and compaction you should order crushed stone or crusher-run for the base and reserve fill-dirt only for bringing grades up behind that base; using only fill-dirt as a driveway surface will rut and settle.

A single tri-axle load often carries roughly 8 to 16 tons of fill-dirt in our area, depending on the truck and how wet or dense the material is. Because trucks are sold by volume but charged per yard or per load, heavier (wetter or clay-rich) dirt can hit the truck weight limit sooner, which can affect whether a supplier charges extra or reduces yardage to stay within legal limits.

One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube (27 cubic feet). That equals about 9–14 standard wheelbarrow loads depending on wheelbarrow size, and will take up roughly one-tenth to one-eighth of a typical tri-axle truck bed.

Yes, suppliers commonly deliver single truckloads to Saint Stephens, subject to our minimum order of 3 tons and site access. Standard delivery time is usually 2+ business days, next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and delivery charges vary by distance and driveway access—check your zip code at checkout for exact fees.

Bulk discounts and faster scheduling are often available depending on local supplier capacity; ordering multiple loads at once can unlock lower per-yard or per-load pricing. For same-week delivery or multiple-truck coordination, contact our sales team with project details and target dates so we can confirm availability and any volume pricing.

Fill-dirt can be compacted to raise grades, but it does not make a durable, well-draining driveway surface on its own. For driveways you should use compacted crushed stone (3/4" stone, crusher-run, or recycled concrete) as the structural base and reserve fill-dirt only for grade adjustments; we can quote both materials so you can compare costs and quantities.

Measure the area and depth, add 10% to 20% extra for settlement and compaction loss, and confirm site access for a full-size dump truck before ordering. Request tailgate spreading in the order notes if desired (driver performs at discretion), and contact our team or use the material calculator on checkout for an accurate quote and scheduling options.