Fill Dirt in Blanch, NC

Prices vary by supplier and distance, but in rural West North Carolina expect small loads (3-5 tons) to run roughly $25-$45 per ton delivered, while a full truckload (tri-axle) commonly lands in the $8-$18 per ton range. Exact price depends on local availability, road access, and whether the material is screened. Hello Gravel shows transparent pricing for your zip code and can quote exact delivered cost when you enter your address.

Ask for screened fill dirt with minimal organic material and no large roots, typically a 3/4" minus or similar that compacts well. For structural work, place the fill in 4-6" lifts and compact each lift to about 90-95% of maximum density; contractors building foundation pads often aim for the higher end of that range. If the pad supports a structure, have a soils report or engineer confirm required compaction specs.

Use this rule: 1 cubic yard covers 81 sq ft at 4" depth, 54 sq ft at 6", and 27 sq ft at 12". A good estimating density for fill dirt is about 1.3 tons per cubic yard, so 1 cubic yard equals roughly 1.3 tons. For example, to raise 1,000 sq ft by 4" you need about 12.3 yd3 (about 16.0 tons); the same area at 6" needs about 18.5 yd3 (about 24.0 tons).

Most suppliers serving West North Carolina deliver by tri-axle dump trucks that typically hold about 10-15 cubic yards (roughly 12-20 tons of fill dirt, depending on moisture). Smaller local dump trucks can carry single-digit tons and are used for narrow driveways or tight access. Hello Gravel lists available truck options at checkout and requires a minimum order of 3 tons.

Small residential deliveries for leveling a yard are usually allowed, but larger regrades, changes to drainage, or work that affects streams and wetlands can trigger county permitting and erosion-control requirements. Blanch is rural, so check with your county planning or stormwater office before big moves and contact Hello Gravel if you need help confirming local rules. When in doubt, get a quick call to your county office to avoid fines or required remediation.

Freeze-thaw and clay-rich native soils common in West North Carolina can cause slow drainage, frost heave, and increased settlement if material is not well prepared. Use well-draining layers (crushed stone or gravel), compact in lifts, and avoid bringing high-clay fill; adding a drainage layer and geotextile will reduce long-term movement. Timing deliveries during drier months also helps get better compaction and fewer post-installation problems.

Standard delivery timelines are 2+ business days for most rural areas, and next-day delivery may be available if you place your order before the next-day cutoff (note: Hello Gravel lists next-day availability for orders placed before noon CST, with an extra fee). Same-day delivery is uncommon in rural Blanch unless a local supplier happens to have a truck immediately available. Order early in the week and confirm with our team to improve chances of faster delivery.

Fill dirt by itself is not an ideal wearing surface for driveways; compacted fill used as a base can perform well for years, but you should top it with crushed stone or gravel for a durable driving surface. Expect to do light maintenance like adding and grading stone every few years, especially after heavy rains or winter freeze-thaw cycles. For heavy traffic, a properly compacted stone base topped with crusher run or 3/4" stone is a better long-term solution than fill dirt alone.

Fill dirt is usually the least expensive material up front and works well for mass grading and raising elevations, but it provides poor drainage and wears quickly if used as a surface. Crushed stone carries a higher initial cost but offers superior drainage, load-bearing capacity, and lower long-term maintenance for driveways. Topsoil is priced for planting and landscaping and is not suitable as a structural base; for driveways, crushed stone is generally the better lifecycle investment despite higher per-ton cost.

Common strategies include placing a layer of crushed stone or crusher run over the fill, using a geotextile fabric to separate native/clay soils from the fill, and adding sand or coarse gravel to improve drainage. For heavily loaded building pads, contractors sometimes use lime or cement stabilization or specify engineered fill by a geotechnical engineer. For most homeowner projects in Blanch, a combination of screened fill dirt compacted in lifts with a drainage layer of crushed stone gives the best practical results.

Drivers may be able to perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed and depends on site access and safety. Request spreading at checkout or add it to Order Notes, and the driver will assess conditions on arrival to see if it can be done safely. If spreading is essential, discuss options with Hello Gravel so we can coordinate the right truck and crew for the job.

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.

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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.

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We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.