Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Cape Carteret Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Cape Carteret is a small community of 1,300 residents experiencing steady local demand for home improvements as development expands at about 2.80% annually. With 228 sunny days a year and 34.00 inches of rainfall, plus a gardening climate in hardiness zone 8b, homeowners face both wet seasons and extended dry periods that influence landscaping and construction choices. As houses, decks, and driveways are added or upgraded, quality aggregates become essential—especially materials used to build stable bases, correct grades, and control erosion. Fill Dirt is often the first choice when you need to raise grades, backfill foundations, or prepare a level pad for sheds and patios because it provides mass and support where topsoil or organic material cannot. In Cape Carteret’s climate, Fill Dirt performs best when placed and compacted to resist settling during the rainy months and to allow proper drainage under sunny, drying conditions. Fill Dirt is typically clean, low-organic subsoil used for bulk filling rather than planting; it’s ideal for leveling yards, building berms, trench backfill, and site grading. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and professional haulers who source regionally appropriate Fill Dirt, show clear pricing, offer scheduled delivery (minimum orders apply), and can help you estimate tons so your project arrives on time and on budget.Popular Projects in Cape Carteret This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt12 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt25 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt20 tons
- Raised Garden Fill Dirt6 tons
Cape Carteret Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 1,300
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Cape Carteret Projects
- Oct–Nov: Good Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Risk
- May–Sept: Heat Drying Issues
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Order an extra 5–10% of Fill Dirt to allow for compaction and settling, and ask suppliers to confirm low-organic content so you don’t trap moisture. Given 34.00 inches of annual rain, slope final grades away from structures to protect foundations.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cape Carteret Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cape Carteret.
Local prices vary by supplier, distance, and truck access, but fill dirt deliveries in the Cape Carteret area typically range from about $12 to $40 per ton (roughly $15 to $50 per cubic yard) depending on quality and hauling. Small orders and difficult access increase cost, while larger loads and nearby quarries lower it. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for an exact quote and available suppliers.
For driveways and grading in coastal Cape Carteret, choose clean fill dirt with minimal organic material and good particle mix (often called select or structural fill) so it compacts well and settles less. For driveways, place 4–6 inches of compacted fill dirt as a grade layer and finish with a compactable gravel or crushed stone surfacing for durability and drainage. In flood-prone or tidal areas, discuss engineered fill or professional gradation with your contractor.
Fill dirt density varies, but use about 1.1 to 1.3 tons per cubic yard; a common rule of thumb is 1.2 tons/yd3. To calculate: multiply area (ft) by depth (ft) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards — a 20x30 area at 6 inches (0.5 ft) equals about 11.1 yd3, which is roughly 13.3 tons at 1.2 tons/yd3. Always add 5–15% extra for compaction and waste when ordering.
In humid coastal climates like Cape Carteret, fill dirt can settle and erode faster, especially if it contains organic material or poor drainage exists. Proper compaction, erosion control (silt fence, vegetation), and topping with a drainage layer or stone reduce maintenance needs. Inspect after heavy storms and regrade or add material as needed; low-lying or tidal areas may require engineered fill or permits.
Use fill dirt when you need to raise grade or create a structural base, but it does not drain as well as stone. Crushed stone or class II road base is best for a stable, well-draining driveway base and for areas that need load-bearing capacity. Sand drains well but may not compact enough for heavy loads, so many Cape Carteret projects use a compacted fill layer topped with crushed stone for drainage.
Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and regional suppliers may have similar minimums. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, with next-day options available if ordered before the cutoff; same-day delivery is rare and depends on local truck schedules and stock. Deliveries are usually by tri-axle dump truck, so expect limits on tight streets, low-clearance areas, and soft driveways; discuss access and drop location when ordering.
You may need permits if your project affects wetlands, FEMA flood zones, shorelines, or public right-of-way; Carteret County and the Town of Cape Carteret have regulations for coastal development. Large fills, work in tidal areas, or anything near marshes often require permits from county planning, the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, or the Army Corps of Engineers. Check with Carteret County planning and your town office before ordering large amounts of fill dirt to avoid fines or required removal.
Contractors typically place fill in 6–8 inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller for larger jobs. Moisture conditioning (slightly damp but not saturated) helps achieve proper density, and compaction testing (Proctor or field density tests) is recommended for engineered fills. For coastal soils, heavier equipment and proper lift thickness reduce future settlement.
Class II or engineered fill in the region often runs higher than basic fill — commonly in the $15 to $40 per ton range depending on gradation, testing, and hauling distance. Alternatives include select fill, structural fill, borrow dirt from local sites, or crushed stone for a base, each with different prices and performance. Request detailed quotes on Hello Gravel so you can compare material specs, delivery, and any testing fees.
Contractors measure the area and depth to calculate cubic yards, convert to tons, and add a waste/compaction factor (usually 5–15%). They then estimate truckloads and hauling costs, labor hours for spreading and compaction, equipment rental (excavator, roller), and any permit or testing fees. For a quick estimate, provide project dimensions and access details to Hello Gravel to get local supplier quotes and to help contractors price labor and hauling.
Plan a clear, stable drop zone away from septic systems, marsh edges, and soft ground; lay down plywood or steel mats if trucks must cross sensitive areas. Communicate access constraints and any local ordinances to Hello Gravel when ordering so suppliers can plan appropriate truck size and route. Expect drivers to refuse unsafe drops, so have an alternate staging area or be ready to hire smaller equipment to move material from the truck to the final location.
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.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
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.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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