Fill Dirt in Jones County, NC

Delivered prices vary by pit location, moisture content, and truck distance. In Jones County you can expect material prices often around $8 to $20 per cubic yard (roughly $10 to $25 per ton) with local delivery fees commonly $100 to $300; total delivered cost most often falls in the $20 to $50 per cubic yard range. Contact Hello Gravel with your zip code for a specific quote.

Jones County is served by local sand and gravel pits, landscape suppliers, and regional haulers that source from the eastern North Carolina coastal plain. Use Hello Gravel to check availability for your zip code and see supplier options, or call our team to connect you with trusted local suppliers and scheduled delivery.

An acre is 43,560 square feet, so you need about 404 cubic yards to raise it 3 inches, 809 cubic yards for 6 inches, and 1,617 cubic yards for 12 inches. Depending on moisture and compaction, fill-dirt typically weighs about 1.25 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so those volumes equal roughly 505 to 565 tons (3"), 1,010 to 1,130 tons (6"), and 2,020 to 2,260 tons (12"). Always order a small overage and confirm density with your supplier.

Large fills, changes to drainage, or work in floodplains and wetlands often trigger local permits in Jones County and state permits from North Carolina agencies. Check with Jones County Planning and Zoning, the county soil and erosion office, and the NC Department of Environmental Quality before ordering large volumes; Hello Gravel can help point you to local contacts but we do not issue permits.

For most structural fills in Jones County a well-graded sandy clay or clayey sand with low organic content is preferred because it compacts well and drains reasonably on the coastal plain. Avoid high-organic topsoil for structural lifts; if the fill will support structures or roads, ask for 'structural' or 'engineered' fill and consider compaction testing.

High rainfall and humidity make scheduling critical: wet fill-dirt is harder to compact and can lead to settlement or instability if spread when saturated. Plan grading in drier months, build in positive drainage, and compact in lifts with appropriate equipment to reduce long-term settlement and erosion in Jones County's climate.

Contractor costs vary by job size and access, but residential spreading and compaction typically run between $4 and $15 per cubic yard depending on site prep, access, and compaction requirements. Expect daily equipment and operator rates (skid steer/bobcat or small excavator) in the $75 to $200 per hour range for more complex work; get multiple local bids for an accurate price.

With proper compaction, drainage, and vegetation, fill-dirt used to raise grades can remain stable for many years; minor settling is common in the first 1 to 3 years and may require topping up. Driveways or high-traffic areas may need periodic maintenance or additional material sooner, especially after heavy rains or storms.

Fill-dirt is a cost-effective material for raising grade and filling low spots but is not a finished surface like crushed stone, which provides better drainage and load-bearing for driveways. Topsoil is for planting and should not be used as structural fill, and septic systems often require specific drain-field materials and compaction standards; check local codes and use the material suited to the purpose.

Yes. Hurricane season and late-spring/early-summer wet periods increase demand and can delay deliveries, drive up local pricing, and make compaction difficult due to saturated conditions. Order early, plan work for drier months, and allow extra lead time during peak weather seasons to avoid delays and poor installation outcomes.

Measure the area in square feet and the average depth in inches, convert depth to feet, then use: cubic yards = (area ft2 x depth ft) / 27; add 5 to 10 percent for compaction and waste. If you prefer, use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team with project dimensions and site access for help ordering the correct amount.