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 Morganton Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Morganton is a growing city of 45,820 people at the edge of the Hickory metro, and local development reflects steady demand for home and infrastructure projects as the region expands (metro population 2.3+ million) at a 2.50% annual growth rate. With a temperate climate in USDA hardiness zone 8b, about 228 sunny days per year, and 34.00 inches of annual rainfall, homeowners here face a mix of wet seasons and long, dry stretches. That climate, combined with ongoing housing and yard improvements, drives demand for reliable aggregates. Homeowners and contractors turn to quality materials like Fill Dirt to raise grades, support foundations, build terraces and driveways, and correct low spots — all tasks that need stable, compactable material to stand up to local weather and future construction loads.Popular Projects in Morganton This Season
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt45 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt35 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt50 tons
- Garage Pad Fill Dirt60 tons
Morganton Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Hickory, NC
- 🏘️ Population: 45,820
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Morganton Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Conditions
- May–Sept: Summer Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: When using Fill Dirt in Morganton, compact in 4–6 inch lifts and slope finished grades away from structures to account for 34.00 inches of annual rainfall. Ask for locally sourced subsoil to match native drainage characteristics.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Morganton Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Morganton.
Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise or level ground; it contains little organic matter and is not intended as a finished surface. In Morganton (pop. 45,820) use fill dirt for raising yard grades, filling low spots, building up foundations before compacted base, or for utility trenches — not as a driving surface. If you need a stable driving or walking surface, plan to add compacted base rock and a top layer of gravel or pavement.
Prices vary by supplier, season, and availability, but delivered fill dirt in the Morganton/Hickory area commonly runs in the range of about $8 to $25 per cubic yard. Local factors such as truck distance, site access, and load size can move the price up or down, so use our ZIP-code quote tool or contact sales for a precise estimate.
A single dump-truck load (a full tri-axle load) delivered in the Morganton area typically costs between roughly $150 and $600 depending on truck size, haul distance, and material price. Exact pricing varies by supplier and whether you need spreading or difficult access, so request a quote for your address to get a firm price.
Most local tri-axle dump trucks used for deliveries hold about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose. Smaller tandem-axle trucks may carry 4 to 8 cubic yards, and end-dumps or contractor trucks can vary, so confirm truck size when ordering if you need a precise number of truckloads.
Measure the area (length x width in feet) and the depth you want in feet, then multiply and divide by 27: cubic yards = (length x width x depth)/27. For example, a 20 ft x 10 ft area at 6 inches (0.5 ft) deep needs (20 x 10 x 0.5)/27 ≈ 3.7 cubic yards, and you should add 5-10% extra for settling and compaction.
Fill dirt alone is not a good final driveway material because it compacts and can wash out; use it to raise or level the subgrade only. For a durable driveway in the Morganton/Hickory area, place and compact fill dirt as needed, add a 4-8 inch compacted base of crushed stone or crusher run, and finish with 2-3 inches of driving surface gravel or pavement. Consider geotextile fabric and good drainage because local clay soils and seasonal wet periods increase frost heave and rutting risk.
Small deliveries that only alter grade slightly often do not require a permit, but significant grading, changing drainage patterns, or moving large volumes of earth can trigger city or county permits. Check with the City of Morganton Planning and Burke County offices before major fills, and contact our team if you need guidance on whether your project is likely to require permitting.
Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed and depends on site access, safety, and the driver's equipment. You can request spreading at checkout, but plan for the possibility that you'll need a contractor or rental equipment to do final grading and compaction.
Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons; beyond that, pricing often becomes more favorable for full truckloads. Bulk discounts and minimums vary by supplier and distance, so for larger projects contact our sales team or request a quote online to see tiered pricing and delivery options.
For small, single-yard needs, renting a pickup or small trailer and hauling material yourself can be economical, but costs add up when you factor rental fees, fuel, labor, and landfill or staging fees. For anything more than one or two truckloads, professional delivery is usually faster and often cheaper overall — plus it avoids heavy lifting, liability, and extra trips. Get a delivered quote and compare it to rental and hauling costs for your specific job.
Standard Hello Gravel delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. If you request spreading, the driver will assess on arrival and may take additional time, but professional spreading and proper compaction by a contractor often require extra scheduling beyond the delivery day.
Prepare the area by clearing vegetation, marking utilities, and establishing positive drainage away from structures, since Morganton's local soils can retain moisture. Compact fill in 4- to 6-inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller, consider geotextile fabric over soft spots, and allow for settlement time before putting heavy loads or finishing surfaces on top.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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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