Fill Dirt in Leicester, NC

Fill dirt is material made mostly of soil, subsoil, and small rock used to raise or level the ground. In Leicester's mountain area it is commonly used for building up low spots, preparing house pads, creating gentle slopes for drainage, and backfilling trenches where vegetation cover or structural strength is not required. It is not intended as a finished surface for driveways or areas with heavy traffic; use structural aggregates or topsoil where surface stability or planting is needed.

Delivery costs vary with distance, road access, and dump difficulty, but typical local deliveries in the West North Carolina (Leicester) area often run from about $75 to $250 for standard truck loads; longer hauls, tight access, or steep driveways can raise that price. Hello Gravel offers standard delivery in 2+ business days and a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST with an additional fee, and any surcharges will be shown at checkout. For an accurate cost, enter your zip code and delivery details on our site or contact our team.

Prices change with local supply, season, and hauling, but typical fill dirt in West North Carolina is commonly priced around $12 to $25 per cubic yard delivered, or roughly $10 to $20 per ton as an approximate range. Smaller orders and long deliveries can raise unit prices, and regional variations in material quality may affect cost. Use Hello Gravel's calculator and checkout to see current local pricing and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

For driveways and access roads in Leicester's steeper, mountain setting, use fill dirt only as subgrade material to build up elevations and improve slope; combine it with a structural base layer like crushed stone or bank-run gravel for strength and drainage. Look for compactable, low-organic-content fill (stable subsoil) rather than topsoil, and have the subgrade compacted before placing structural aggregate. If you expect significant traffic or heavy loads, ask suppliers for a compactable fill or engineered fill recommendation and plan for a minimum stone base of several inches.

Leicester gets significant rainfall and occasional freeze-thaw in winter, which can increase settling and slow drainage if fill contains clay or organic material. PRoper drainage planning, compaction in thin lifts, and using free-draining aggregates for the top layers reduce long-term settlement and frost heave risks. Always slope fills away from structures and consider geotextile, subdrains, or rock layers in areas prone to standing water.

Raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches requires about 18.5 cubic yards of material (1,000 sq ft * 0.5 ft = 500 cubic ft; 500 / 27 = 18.52 yd3). Fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard, so you would need roughly 22 to 28 tons; using a midrange estimate of 1.4 tons/yd3 gives about 26 tons. Always order a small overage (5-10%) to allow for compaction and spread variation, and check Hello Gravel's calculator for exact estimates.

Fill dirt is useful under the driveway to build grade and create a stable subgrade, but crushed stone or bank-run gravel is a better wearing surface for long-term driveway durability in Leicester's mountain climate. Crushed stone sheds water better, compacts into a stable driving surface, and resists wAshout and frost heave more effectively than fill dirt. For best results, use compacted fill dirt for elevation, then install a compacted stone base of crushed rock and a wearing course of crushed stone or shale as appropriate.

Contractor costs depend on job size and site access; for smaller residential fills expect grading and compaction combined to run from several hundred to a few thousand dollars. Machine rental or operator costs for a skid steer or small excavator are typically $200 to $600 per day, while a plate compactor or roller and operator can add more depending on scope. Always get written estimates that list hauling, spreading, lift thickness, compaction specs, and any erosion-control measures so you can compare apples to apples.

Permit needs vary by project size and location; small backyard fills often do not require permits, but raising building pads, changing drainage, or altering slopes near streams or wetlands may need county permits or engineered plans. Leicester lies in Buncombe County jurisdiction for many zoning and stormwater rules, and HOAs can have their own restrictions, so check with Buncombe County planning and your HOA before ordering large volumes. When in doubt, contact Hello Gravel's team and your local planning office early to avoid rework or permit delays.

Expect the most settling during the first 6-12 months after placement, with minor regrading or added material sometimes needed after the first winter. Routine maintenance includes checking drainage, regrading low spots, and topping up with stone or additional fill where erosion or settling occurs; landscaped areas may need topsoil and seed. With pRoper compaction, drainage, and a suitable wearing surface, underlying fills can perform for many years, but periodic attention is normal in a mountain climate.

Yes, West North Carolina has local suppliers and small quarries near the Asheville/Leicester area that can provide fill dirt at competitive local rates, and regional sourcing means you can often save on hauling costs. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and displays pricing for nearby options when you enter your zip code, so you can compare material types and delivery. If you have specific color or texture preferences, add notes at checkout since regional stock varies by geology.

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.