Fill Dirt in Greenville, NC

Fill dirt is native or subsoil used to raise, level, or fill low spots; it usually contains little organic material and compacts well. In Greenville’s West North Carolina climate it is commonly used to build up yard grades, fill trenches, raise foundations, and provide a compacted subgrade under driveways and patios.

Local delivered prices in Greenville typically range from about $10 to $25 per cubic yard depending on source and moisture; that converts to roughly $8 to $20 per ton using a working estimate of 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard. Final price depends on your zip code, minimum order (Hello Gravel minimum: 3 tons), and whether delivery or unloading fees apply.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10–14 cubic yards, so material cost alone would be about $100–$350 based on $10–$25/yd3. Add delivery/unloading fees if any (many Hello Gravel deliveries have free standard delivery but some areas or next-day requests may add a fee) and any tailgate spreading charges if requested.

Use this quick guide: volume (yd3) = (length ft × width ft × depth in) / 324. For 100 ft long: - 8 ft wide at 2u0022 ≈ 4.94 yd3 (≈ 6.4 tons). - 10 ft wide at 4u0022 ≈ 12.35 yd3 (≈ 15.6 tons). - 12 ft wide at 6u0022 ≈ 26.67 yd3 (≈ 34.7 tons). - 20 ft wide at 6u0022 ≈ 44.44 yd3 (≈ 57.8 tons). Always add 5–15% extra for compaction and waste.

First estimate volume: e.g., a 20 ft × 100 ft driveway at 6u0022 depth needs about 44.4 yd3. At $10–$25/yd3 material that’s $444–$1,110. Spreading by hand or machine adds labor; expect an additional $200–$800 depending on scope and whether contractor uses a skid steer. If you request tailgate spreading from the driver, it may be possible but is at the driver’s discretion and not guaranteed.

Use volume (yd3) = (area sq ft × depth in) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft: - 2u0022 ≈ 6.17 yd3 (≈ 8.0–8.6 tons). - 4u0022 ≈ 12.35 yd3 (≈ 15–17 tons). - 6u0022 ≈ 18.52 yd3 (≈ 22–26 tons). Add 5–15% extra for compaction and grading.

For a durable driveway in Greenville, a common approach is 4–8 inches of compacted fill dirt or subgrade leveling followed by 4–6 inches of compacted crushed stone or gravel as the structural base. Installation costs (material plus basic compacting) typically run $3–$10 per sq ft depending on depth, material choice, and site prep; full contractor installation with grading and compaction will be higher.

A 10×10 area is 100 sq ft. At 2u0022 depth you need about 0.62 yd3; at 4u0022 ≈ 1.23 yd3; at 6u0022 ≈ 1.85 yd3. Using 1.3 tons/yd3 as a working conversion, order roughly 0.8, 1.6, and 2.4 tons respectively, and round up to meet the Hello Gravel minimum of 3 tons or to cover compaction and waste.

Cost-effective options include local quarries, landscape supply yards, and aggregate haulers listed through Hello Gravel. Typical price ranges in the Greenville area are about $10–$25/yd3 delivered; many landscape yards sell by the cubic yard with small delivery minimums, while quarries often require larger minimums but have lower unit prices. Remember Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and exact availability and price depend on local suppliers and your zip code.

A 7×14 dump trailer usually carries about 4–8 cubic yards depending on side height; use 5–6 yd3 as a practical estimate. A common tri-axle dump truck used locally carries about 10–14 yd3. So a 44 yd3 driveway project would need roughly 7–11 trailer loads or 3–4 tri-axle truck loads. Exact counts vary with compaction and how tight the trailer is loaded.

A fill-dirt subgrade topped with crushed gravel can perform well for several years, but expect some settlement and surface migration after heavy rains or freeze-thaw cycles; plan to regrade or add 1–3 inches of gravel every 3–7 years depending on traffic and drainage. Proper initial compaction, good drainage, and a crushed stone structural layer will extend lifespan and reduce maintenance needs.