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Garden Soil
Premium garden soil enriched with organic matter—essential for vigorous, healthy plant growth. Ideal for filling gardens, building raised beds, and enhancing tired or compacted soil. Fulfillment 20-40% organic is ideal
Road Base
(Class 5 | ABC | Crusher Run) A mixture of crushed limestone or granite, gravel, and sand, ranging from 1 ½” in size down to fines (small particles). Commonly used for constructing roads, driveway bases, parking lots, and other paved and unpaved surfaces. Intended to be compacted, hence the inclusion of fines within the material to provide support and be resistant to erosion and shifting.
3/4″ Crushed Stone
A reliable, clean ¾” crushed granite or limestone with many applications. Great for gravel driveways, concrete mixes, landscaping applications, and backfilling retaining walls or around foundations.
1 1/2″ Crushed Gravel
Larger 1 ½” gravel perfect for french drains, drainage ditches, catch basins, and erosion control. Also used in base layers for road projects in areas with poor soil conditions, as backfill material, and for ground cover applications where smaller stones may wash away.
Black Shredded Mulch
Rich black shredded hardwood mulch made from oak, hickory, and maple. Holds in moisture, blocks weeds, and gives your garden beds a bold look that makes green plants and colorful flowers stand out.
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Why Tabor City Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Tabor City, with a city population of 5,550 and located in a West North Carolina region that is part of a 2.3+ million metro area, is seeing steady demand for home improvement and small-scale construction as the area grows at 2.80% annually. That steady growth translates into more driveways, patios, garden upgrades, and utility work — projects that rely on dependable bulk materials. With about 228 sunny days a year and 34.00 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, homeowners need materials that handle both sun exposure and periodic heavy rain. That means thinking broadly about aggregates, soils, sands, mulches, and stone: materials must provide drainage, resist erosion, and support plantings that thrive in local conditions. Quality, regionally sourced bulk materials reduce callbacks, help finished work perform as intended, and make seasonal maintenance easier for Tabor City homeowners.Popular Projects in Tabor City This Season
- Driveway Resurfacing15 tons of aggregate
- Garden Bed Installation6 tons of topsoil
- Yard Grading & Drainage10 tons of fill dirt
- Walkway & Pathway Build8 tons of base material
- Low-Maintenance Landscaping12 tons of landscaping mix
Tabor City Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West North Carolina
- 🏘️ Population: 5,550
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.80% annually
Best Times for Tabor City Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Conditions
- Feb–Apr: Spring Prep Window
- May–Sept: Peak Project Season
- Dec–Jan: Winter Weather Limits
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Frequently Asked Questions - Tabor City Gravel Delivery
Everything you need to know about gravel delivery in Tabor City.
For Tabor City projects, pick materials based on use and drainage rather than a single type. Gravel, sand, dirt, and stone are grouped options that serve different roles: some are good for a stable driveway base, others for top dressing, and some for planting beds or erosion control. Consider traffic load, desired appearance, and how much maintenance you want when choosing. If you are unsure, use our material quiz or contact our team for guidance.
Tabor City’s warm, humid summers and periodic heavy rain mean drainage and compaction matter for material performance. Materials laid without good drainage can rut, wash out, or compact unevenly after storms, while intense sun can cause drying and dust in some materials. Plan for proper base layers, grading, and occasional topping to extend longevity. Regional sourcing also means texture and color can vary from photos.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order and offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Many areas qualify for free delivery, but rural access, long drive distances, or special site conditions can incur additional charges. Exact fees depend on your zip code and supplier; check availability for 28463 or contact our team for a quote.
Local suppliers and haul contractors often deliver to rural and unpaved addresses, but delivery depends on site access and truck limitations. Steep drives, narrow turns, low-hanging wires, and soft ground can prevent a dump truck from reaching the drop point, so plan a nearby staging location if needed. We recommend sharing photos and detailed access notes at checkout so drivers can assess safety and any extra fees beforehand.
Aim for spring or fall when ground conditions are moderate to avoid extremely wet or hot periods that can delay work. Avoid scheduling major deliveries during heavy rain forecasts or when the ground is saturated to reduce rutting and compaction issues. If you need material in a busier season, allow extra lead time and consider the next-day delivery option if available.
Measure the project area in feet, multiply length by width by depth (in feet), then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. To convert cubic yards to tons, ask the supplier since weight varies by material, but expect differing densities; our online material calculator can give a quick estimate. When in doubt, round up slightly to allow for compaction and grading, or contact our team for help with calculations.
Permits and approvals vary by project and location, so check Tabor City and Columbus County rules and any HOA covenants before starting work. Simple backyard deliveries usually need no permit, but driveway changes, curb cuts, or commercial-scale deliveries might require permits or inspections. Also call 811 to mark utilities before digging and let us know about any local restrictions when ordering.
Tabor City properties can experience surface runoff during heavy storms, so maintaining slopes, swales, and stable surfaces is important to prevent erosion. Aggregate materials like base stone and angular materials help create stable channels, while sand and well-graded mixes are useful for filling and leveling; geotextile fabric and proper grading also reduce washout. Select materials that promote drainage for the application and work with local contractors for larger erosion-control installations.
Low-maintenance landscapes favor materials that resist shifting and suppress weeds, such as compactable base layers topped with coarser aggregates, but aesthetic and maintenance needs vary. Gravel, sand, dirt, and stone each perform differently: some lock in place and need little upkeep while others settle or migrate and benefit from occasional topping. Choose materials based on how much foot or vehicle traffic you expect and whether you prefer periodic refreshes or minimal intervention.
Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers that source materials regionally to reflect local geology around Tabor City and the West North Carolina area. Standard lead time is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for qualifying orders placed before noon CST; seasonal demand and supplier schedules can extend lead time. Enter your zip code (28463) on our site or call our team to get exact availability and a delivery window.
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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