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 Roanoke Rapids Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Roanoke Rapids homeowners (city population: 20,530) are seeing steady demand for practical, long-lasting landscaping and grading solutions as local development and renovation projects pick up in the region. With a growth rate of 2.80% annually and a moderate climate—about 228 sunny days per year and 34.00 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b—properties here need materials that handle both wet spells and quick drying. That means reliable base materials for driveways, raised foundation fills, and yard regrading are in constant demand. Homeowners want quality aggregates that compact predictably, reduce settlement, and improve drainage while matching the local soil’s characteristics, so choosing the right fill material up front saves time and money during construction or landscape work.Popular Projects in Roanoke Rapids This Season
- Fill Dirt Yard Leveling25 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill45 tons
- Fill Dirt Drive Approach30 tons
- Fill Dirt Raised Garden Beds12 tons
- Fill Dirt Flood Berm80 tons
Roanoke Rapids Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 20,530
- 🏡 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 Roanoke Rapids Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Soft Spring Soil
- May–Sept: High Rain Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Choose clean, low-organic fill dirt and allow extra depth for compaction and settling—Roanoke Rapids’ 34.00 inches of annual rainfall can lead to additional settling after placement. Request delivery placement and any spreading preferences at checkout to minimize site disturbance.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Roanoke Rapids Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Roanoke Rapids.
Delivered fill dirt in Roanoke Rapids commonly ranges from about $10 to $30 per ton, depending on supply, moisture content, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and standard delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. For an exact price, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote so we can factor local supplier rates and truck fees.
To raise 1,000 ft2 by 6 inches you need about 500 cubic feet of material, which is roughly 18.5 cubic yards or about 22 tons of fill dirt. We recommend ordering 5–10% extra for compaction and settlement, so plan on about 24 to 25 tons. Use our online material calculator or contact our team to confirm quantities based on the specific type of fill available locally.
Fill dirt can be used as bulk backfill, but it is not usually the best surface material for stabilizing driveways over clay. For driveways in clay soils we recommend a layered approach: geotextile fabric, compacted granular base (crushed stone), and a compacted surface layer; this reduces rutting and improves drainage. Talk to our sales team about local product options and consider a geotechnical or contractor recommendation for heavy-traffic driveways.
Fill dirt performs adequately if it is well-drained, free of organic material, and compacted properly; however, clay-rich fills are more prone to shrink-swell and frost heave during freeze-thaw cycles. In Roanoke Rapids, plan for good site drainage, avoid placing wet or organic topsoil as structural fill, and use granular fill or engineered backfill where freeze-thaw movement is a concern. If your project is critical, request supplier specs and compaction testing to reduce long-term movement.
Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and contracted haulers who deliver fill dirt by dump truck to Roanoke Rapids and nearby areas. Enter your zip code on our site to see available local suppliers, pricing, and delivery windows; most areas have free or flat-rate delivery options for orders above the minimum. If you prefer, local landscape supply yards and soil companies in Halifax County also sell bulk fill dirt, but Hello Gravel manages quoting and scheduling for convenience.
For a patio base, crushed stone is the better choice because it compacts well and sheds water, providing a stable, long-lasting base. Fill dirt is appropriate for raising grade or backfilling but will not provide the drainage or interlock needed for a patio. Typical patio construction in Roanoke Rapids uses 4 to 6 inches of compacted crushed stone, with fill dirt only used outside the prepared base as needed for grading.
You can use fill dirt under a slab only if it meets the engineer's or local building inspector's requirements for compaction and material quality. Many municipalities, including Halifax County, require engineered or tested compacted fill (no organics, specified compaction percent) for load-bearing slabs; otherwise, use structural granular fill. Check with the Roanoke Rapids or Halifax County building department and provide compaction test results if your slab is a permitted, structural element.
On low-traffic pathways, compacted fill dirt may need topping or regrading within 1 to 3 years as it settles and erodes; small parking pads used regularly can show ruts and require maintenance sooner. Longevity depends on traffic, drainage, and whether the fill was properly compacted and graded. For longer-lasting surfaces, use a compacted crushed-stone base and reserve fill dirt for final grade adjustments only.
Contractors typically use plate compactors or walk-behind vibratory compactors for narrow areas and trench backfill, and larger vibratory rollers or tandem rollers for wider lifts and large regrade projects. Best practice is to place fill in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each lift to a specified density (often around 90% of standard Proctor) depending on project requirements. For critical projects in Roanoke Rapids, suppliers or engineers may require compaction testing (nuclear or sand cone) to verify compliance.
You may need permits or road-impact agreements if deliveries require overweight permits, use of oversized trucks, or repeated heavy truck traffic on local or private roads. Contact Roanoke Rapids public works or Halifax County and let your hauler know about any private road restrictions before scheduling deliveries. Hello Gravel coordinates with local haulers and can flag potential permit needs, but customers should confirm any municipal or homeowner association requirements ahead of time.
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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