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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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 Carolina Shores Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Carolina Shores is a community of 3,500 residents within a larger metro area of 2.3+ million, and local development has picked up alongside a regional growth rate of 2.80% annually. With a moderate climate—228 sunny days per year and 34.00 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b—homeowners here balance sunny landscaping seasons with periodic heavy rains. That mix drives demand for reliable grading, drainage, and site-preparation materials. Homeowners and small contractors increasingly choose quality aggregates to protect foundations, prevent erosion, and create even yards and driveways. Fill Dirt is often the first step in these projects because it provides a stable, compactable base for raised beds, leveled lawns, and backfilled trenches, helping local properties handle seasonal runoff and support new hardscape or turf installations.Popular Projects in Carolina Shores This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Low Yard Raise Fill Dirt35 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt40 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt15 tons
Carolina Shores Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 3,500
- 🏡 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 Carolina Shores Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Settling
- May–Sept: Summer Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Thaw Risk
Summer Tip: Use fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling after the region's 34.00 inches of annual rainfall; pair with a drainage plan for sloped yards.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Carolina Shores Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Carolina Shores.
Typical delivered fill dirt in Carolina Shores usually falls in the range of about $12 to $30 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $25 per ton), depending on haul distance, volume, site access, and moisture content. Prices vary by supplier and season, so get a quote through Hello Gravel for an accurate local price.
Hello Gravel's platform has a minimum order of 3 tons, and many local suppliers deliver by tri-axle dump truck (12 to 16 tons per load). Some suppliers will require a full truck for practical delivery, so smaller jobs may be billed at a minimum truck charge.
Fill dirt can be used to raise grades in coastal, high water table areas, but it is not always the right choice next to foundations or septic systems due to poor drainage and potential for saturation. For sites near the coast in Carolina Shores, consider engineered fill, sand or graded stone for structural areas, and plan for drainage and permitting with local authorities.
For structural uses like driveway subgrades, aim for compaction around 90% to 95% of standard Proctor; contractors usually place fill in 6 to 9 inch lifts and compact each layer. Expect some settlement—often a few tenths of an inch up to a few inches during the first year—so place slightly extra material or regrade after settlement if the fill depth is more than a few inches.
For driveways and septic pads, crushed stone or a well-graded aggregate base is the preferred structural material because it drains and compacts predictably; fill dirt is best for general yard grading and raising low areas. For septic systems and driveways in Carolina Shores' coastal climate, use compacted aggregate bases and keep finer fill dirt away from structural layers to avoid drainage and stability issues.
You may need permits or approvals for large fills in Brunswick County, especially if the work affects wetlands, buffers, floodplains, or stormwater drainage. Contact Brunswick County Planning and the Carolina Shores town office before major deliveries, and we can help point you to local permitting contacts when you request a quote.
Fill dirt typically consists of fine-grained material (silt, sand, clay) and should be relatively free of organic matter or debris for construction uses. For improved drainage under pads or driveways, ask for a layer of 3/4" crushed stone or a sand/stone mix specified by your contractor; septic and structural applications often require specific gradations—confirm with your engineer or the health department.
Because Carolina Shores is in a coastal North Carolina climate, avoid scheduling major fills during the peak hurricane and heavy-rain season (June through November) when storms can delay delivery and increase wet, unstable ground. Spring and early fall are often best for delivery when the ground is drier, but always check local weather and plan ahead for lead time.
Fill dirt conversion depends on moisture and composition, but a common local rule of thumb is about 1.3 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard. Ask your supplier for their specific conversion factor; for example, 5 cubic yards of fill dirt at 1.4 tons/yd3 equals about 7 tons.
To estimate, convert the area and depth into cubic yards (area in sq ft times depth in ft, divided by 27) and then multiply by the supplier's tons/yd3 factor. Example: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches: 1,000 * (2/12) / 27 = about 6.17 cubic yards, which at 1.4 tons/yd3 is roughly 8.6 tons—order a bit extra to allow for settlement and compaction.
Ensure truck access, a firm surface for the dump truck, and clearance from overhead wires; confirm any HOA or street-blocking rules in Carolina Shores before delivery. If you want tailgate spreading, request it at checkout but know drivers will assess safety on arrival and no spreading is guaranteed.
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!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
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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