Fill-dirt in North Conway, SC

Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons for delivery. In the North Conway / Myrtle Beach area many orders qualify for free delivery, but fees can apply for longer hauls or restricted-access sites; typical delivery fees range from $0 to about $150 depending on distance and access. You can see exact delivery pricing at checkout after entering your zip code.

Prices vary by supplier and season, but a common range in the Myrtle Beach metro is about $10 to $25 per ton for unscreened fill-dirt and $15 to $35 per ton for screened, clean compactable fill-dirt. Screened material commands a premium because it has fewer roots and organic matter and compacts more predictably. For precise quotes enter your zip code on our site or contact our sales team.

Coastal South Carolina soils near North Conway tend to be sandy with occasional organic layers and a relatively high water table, and heavy summer rainfall can slow compaction and increase settlement. That means contractors typically remove topsoil, use screened fill, place material in thin lifts, and control moisture during compaction to reduce future settling. Plan for post-fill settlement and allow a moisture conditioning and compaction step before final hardscapes are installed.

Use the rule: cubic yards = area (sq ft) x depth (in inches) / 324, and then multiply cubic yards by about 1.3 to estimate tons. For 1,000 sq ft: 1 inch = ~3.1 yd3 (~4 tons); 3 inches = ~9.3 yd3 (~12 tons); 6 inches = ~18.5 yd3 (~24 tons). For 2,500 sq ft multiply those amounts by 2.5 (for example, 6 inches over 2,500 sq ft ≈ 46 yd3 or ~60 tons).

Small deliveries for landscaping usually do not require a permit, but large-volume fills, grading, work near wetlands or floodplains, or changes to drainage often trigger local permits. Check Horry County planning and the local municipality for grading, stormwater, and erosion-control rules, and contact SC DHEC if wetlands or coastal zone issues may be involved. If you have an HOA, review its rules before importing large quantities of fill.

Yes. Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and haulers across the Myrtle Beach metro and can connect you with vendors that offer screened, compactable fill-dirt. Enter your zip code on our site or call our team and we will share supplier details, availability, and delivery windows for North Conway. Ask suppliers for a product description and whether the material is free of topsoil and organics if you need structural fill.

Common practice is to place fill-dirt in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift with appropriate equipment: reversible plate compactors for small areas, rammers for trenches, and vibratory or walk-behind rollers for larger areas. Contractors often aim for 90 to 95 percent of standard Proctor relative compaction for driveways and load-bearing fills, and they condition moisture to reach the target density. For engineered projects ask your soil engineer or local building department for specific compaction tests and documentation requirements.

Fill-dirt is typically subsoil with low organic content and is suitable for bulk grade build-up and structural fill, but it does not provide the same drainage and interlock as crusher-run. Crusher-run (crushed stone with fines) is better for driveways because it compacts into a strong, well-draining base. Topsoil is for planting and should not be used as structural fill. For a durable driveway many contractors use a combination: structural fill to raise grades, then crusher-run as the driving surface.

South Carolina's rainy season and hurricane season (summer into early fall) bring more frequent heavy rains that can delay deliveries, make sites muddy, and make compaction harder. Scheduling deliveries in drier windows—late spring or early fall—reduces weather-related delays and makes compaction easier. Also consider local high groundwater or standing water issues that may require additional site prep.

Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion and you can request it at checkout, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading services; drivers will assess safety and site access on arrival. Contractors typically charge separately for spreading and compaction; local rates vary, but expect equipment-and-operator pricing commonly in the range of $50 to $120 per hour for small crews and machines, plus possible daily equipment rental fees for rollers. For accurate labor quotes request a local contractor estimate or ask our sales team to connect you with pros in the Myrtle Beach area.