Fill-dirt in Myrtle Beach, SC

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and material quality, but delivered fill dirt in the Myrtle Beach area typically ranges from about $25 to $50 per cubic yard. A common tri-axle dump truck holds about 10 to 12 cubic yards, so a single truck delivery often runs roughly $250 to $600 for material plus delivery. For an exact price for your address, check your zip code on Hello Gravel and request a quote.

Delivery costs depend on hauler distance, access, and order size; many Myrtle Beach deliveries are included in the material price within local zones, while longer hauls add a per-truck fee. Hello Gravel lists delivery timing (standard 2+ business days, next-day available before noon CST) and will show any delivery fees at checkout once you enter your zip code. Contact our team if you need a firm delivered price for a specific address.

Use the formula (area x depth) / 27 to convert to cubic yards. For 1,000 sq ft: 2u0022 (0.167 ft) = about 6.2 cubic yards; 3u0022 (0.25 ft) = about 9.3 cubic yards; 6u0022 (0.5 ft) = about 18.5 cubic yards. Always add 5-10% extra to account for compaction and grading, and round up when ordering.

Yes — fill dirt is commonly used to bring low spots to grade before seeding or laying sod, but make sure the fill is clean (low organic content) and is compacted in 2- to 4-inch lifts to avoid future settling. For a 1,000 sq ft area, plan on roughly 6 to 19 cubic yards depending on the depth you need (see the 2/3/6 inch examples above) and add 5-10% for compaction. If you plan to plant warm-season grasses (common in Myrtle Beach), schedule grading and installation for spring or late spring for best root establishment; fall works well for cool-season seeds or certain sod types.

Most standard full-size pickup beds hold about 0.5 to 1 cubic yard depending on truck size and whether you allow the load to be above the bed sides. For safety and legal weight limits, one full cubic yard may be too large or heavy for many pickups, so pickup-and-haul often requires multiple trips or a small dump trailer. If you want to avoid multiple trips, consider ordering a truckload from Hello Gravel or renting a small dump trailer.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards (270 to 324 cubic feet). At 2u0022 depth a 10-cubic-yard load covers about 1,620 sq ft (1,944 sq ft for 12 cyd); at 3u0022 it covers about 1,080 sq ft (1,296 sq ft for 12 cyd); at 6u0022 it covers about 540 sq ft (648 sq ft for 12 cyd). Confirm the truck size with your Hello Gravel quote because local haulers may vary slightly in capacity.

In many Myrtle Beach soils (sandy and with varying organic content), you should not place gravel directly over unprepared native soil. It is best to bring low spots up with clean, compacted fill dirt or structural fill where needed, then install a compacted crushed-stone base (4 to 6 inches) before the wearing gravel. Adding geotextile fabric can help separate soft native soil from the base and reduce mixing and rutting over time.

For a 20-foot-wide driveway, raise and grade with 2 to 4 inches of clean, compacted fill dirt only where necessary to correct grade; follow that with a compacted crushed-stone base of 4 to 6 inches before topping with gravel. For a 20 ft x 50 ft example, 4 inches of fill dirt is about 12.3 cubic yards; at $25 to $50 per cubic yard material and delivery, expect roughly $310 to $620 for the fill dirt alone, plus another $300 to $1,000 for crushed stone and delivery depending on stone type and depth. These are ballpark figures; get a Hello Gravel quote with your exact address and project dimensions for a firm price.

Costs vary with driveway length, desired gravel type and depth, and site conditions, but a typical 20 ft wide driveway (50 ft long) with proper fill/grade, 4-6 inches of compacted stone base, and 2-3 inches of surface gravel often runs in the ballpark of $800 to $1,800 in materials and delivery. Site prep, compaction, drainage work, and hauling distance can push the price higher, so request a detailed Hello Gravel quote and consider contractor labor if you need finished compaction and grading.

In Myrtle Beach’s warm, humid climate, weeds can eventually grow through 2 to 3 inches of gravel, especially where there is organic matter or loose soil underneath. We recommend installing a proper compacted base, using clean fill or road base, and adding a geotextile fabric as a weed barrier in problem areas; increasing gravel depth to 4 inches or more also reduces weed pressure. Keep in mind fabric is not a permanent weed-proofing solution but it helps slow growth and improves stability.

One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube, which is about 27 cubic feet. Visually, it is roughly the size of a small compact car footprint stacked 1 yard high or a pile that reaches about mid-thigh on most adults. Use the area x depth / 27 formula to convert your project area to cubic yards and add 5-10% for compaction and waste.

October is often a good time in the Myrtle Beach area to seed cool-season grasses and to prepare soil for sod because soil temperatures are still warm while air temps cool, aiding seed germination. For warm-season grasses common to coastal South Carolina (Bermuda, Zoysia), spring to early summer is generally better for planting; if you leveled with fill dirt in October and plan warm-season turf, wait until spring. Check with local nurseries or a landscaper for the best grass variety and timing for your exact site conditions.