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Gravel delivered to Wilmington 28410

Crushed gravel and base materials that compact under tires.

Road Base

3/4" minus blend compacted under roads and heavy-load areas

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Rock & Stone delivered to Wilmington 28410

Graded crushed stone for drainage, concrete and heavy work.

RipRap

4" to 12"+ rock for shorelines, slopes and culvert outlets

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Decorative delivered to Wilmington 28410

Rounded stone for beds, borders and water features.

Sand delivered to Wilmington 28410

Washed sand for masonry, concrete and leveling.

Soil, Fill & Mulch delivered to Wilmington 28410

Soil and fill by the ton, mulch by the cubic yard.

Fill Dirt

Compactable dirt for grading, backfill and low spots

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American Rock Supply delivers bulk gravel, crushed stone, sand, soil, and mulch to homeowners and contractors in ZIP 28410 of Wilmington, North Carolina.

Common projects include driveways, paver patios, drainage work, landscape beds, lawn repair, and base preparation for sheds and small contractor jobs.

Secondary materials include Natural Pea Gravel for walkways, river rock for decorative dry creek beds, and fill sand for leveling low spots. Talk to the team if you need a specific size or color.

Material Selection by Project Type

  • Driveways: Crusher run is the standard for a compacted base. It locks together under weight, resisting rutting. For a top layer, consider clean stone if drainage is an issue.
  • Drainage: #57 crushed stone works well around foundations and in French drains. The open voids allow water to move quickly. Avoid materials with fines that can clog.
  • Patios and walkways: Concrete sand acts as a leveling bed under pavers. Use a compacted base of crusher run beneath for stability in heavy traffic areas.
  • Landscape beds and soil work: Screened topsoil enriches planting areas. Brown mulch covers beds to suppress weeds. Decorative stone can replace mulch for a long lasting look.

Local Conditions That Affect Material Choice

ZIP 28410 in Wilmington includes a mix of older built up lots and newer subdivisions. Some properties sit on flat land, while others have gentle slopes toward drainage swales.

The area has slow draining clay in many spots. This makes clean stone more important for drainage projects. Freeze thaw cycles are mild, but winter rains can leave ground soft. Choosing compactable base materials helps driveways hold up year round.

Properties on the rural fringe have longer driveways and more open space. Those closer to the built up core have tighter lots with limited staging areas. Material choice depends on access and site conditions.

Delivery and Access in ZIP 28410 of Wilmington

American Rock Supply delivers to much of ZIP 28410. Our trucks serve rural driveways as well as suburban lots. Long driveways need enough turnaround space for the truck to position the chute.

Tight lots may require a drop spot near the street. Overhead branches and wires should be clear for truck access. Soft ground after rain can make placement difficult. Let us know about access so we can plan the delivery.

We handle single load homeowner orders and larger contractor drops. Choose a clear, level area for the material pile. Our drivers work with you to find a good spot.

Conclusion & Next Steps

For bulk gravel, crushed stone, sand, soil, and mulch in ZIP 28410 of Wilmington, American Rock Supply can help match materials to your project and arrange delivery.

Contact the team to discuss driveway, patio, drainage, landscape, or contractor site needs.

Fast-draining sandy ground

The USDA soil survey maps the location in 28410 as well drained and in hydrologic group A, where water soaks in fast and runoff is low. For a driveway or patio, an angular crushed-stone layer such as Crusher Run or Road Base can lock together over this sandy subgrade. The top mineral soil is fine sand within the Baymeade-Urban land complex, mapped on 1 to 6 percent slopes.[1]

Fine sand can move into open stone under traffic or repeated wetting. A geotextile between the soil and a crushed-stone base keeps sand out of the base while allowing water to pass. For garden beds, Top Soil and Shredded Mulch add a more plant-friendly growing layer above the sandy native soil.[1]

The USDA soil survey rates shrink-swell as low, at 1.5 percent. That low movement supports using a compacted angular base beneath hardscape, while surface stone can be chosen for the look and foot traffic of the finished area.[1]

Stone choices for mixed sediments

The mapped Peedee Formation contains sand, clay, and limestone. If excavation exposes clay beneath a driveway or patio, place a separating geotextile below the crushed-stone base so clay does not work upward into the stone. The mapped ground elevation is 40 feet.[2],[3]

The Baymeade soil series makes up 45 percent of the mapped unit, while urban land accounts for 40 percent. In paved or built-over portions of the mapped area, use a clean, angular drainage stone such as Drain Rock where a planned trench needs open voids for water movement.[1]

The mapped unit includes slopes of 1 to 6 percent. On a sloped drive or path, angular crushed stone is a better base choice than round Natural Pea Gravel because angular pieces interlock rather than roll.[1]

Rain, freezes, and standards

The NOAA station at Wilmington Intl AP, NC, about 4 miles away, records average yearly precipitation of 60.1 inches. For water collected from a roof or low spot, a trench filled with Drain Rock provides open spaces that route water away from the surface.[4]

The same NOAA station records 37 days each year when the low reaches 32 F or colder. A free-draining crushed-stone base works below a driveway or patio because water held in fines is affected by freezing conditions. Median freeze dates are March 19 in spring and November 20 in fall.[4]

North Carolina DOT names its roadway aggregate standard Aggregate Base Course, Section 520, Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (January 2024). That standard is a road-building reference. American Rock Supply orders delivered in North Carolina most often listed Driveway Gravel and Crusher Run, with a median order size of 6 tons.[5],[6]

The numbers behind this section

FactValueApplies toSource
Drainage classwell drainedZIP map point[1]
Hydrologic soil groupA (water soaks in fast, low runoff)ZIP map point[1]
Texture of the top mineral soil layerfine sandZIP map point[1]
Soil map unit at the ZIP's mapped locationBaymeade-Urban land complex 1 to 6 percent slopesZIP map point[1]
Shrink-swell in the top 100 cm (linear extensibility)low, 1.5 percentZIP map point[1]
Mapped geologic unit at the ZIP's mapped locationPeedee FormationZIP map point[2]
Rock or sediment type of that unitsand, clay, limestoneZIP map point[2]
Ground elevation at the ZIP's mapped location40 feetZIP map point[3]
Main soil seriesBaymeade (45 percent of the map unit)ZIP map point[1]
Share of the map unit mapped as urban land (paved or built over)40 percentZIP map point[1]
NOAA normals station usedWilmington Intl AP, NC, about 4 miles awayWeather station[4]
Average yearly precipitation60.1 inchesWeather station[4]
Days a year the low reaches 32 F or colder37 daysWeather station[4]
Median date of the last spring freeze (32 F)March 19Weather station[4]
Median date of the first fall freeze (32 F)November 20Weather station[4]
North Carolina Department of Transportation aggregate base specificationAggregate Base Course, Section 520, Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (January 2024)State[5]
Materials most often in American Rock Supply orders delivered in North Carolina, last 24 monthsDriveway Gravel, Crusher RunState[6]
Median size of those North Carolina orders6 tonsState[6]

Sources

  1. USDA NRCS Soil Data Access (SSURGO soil survey), retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. USGS State Geologic Map Compilation (Horton and others, 2017), queried through the Macrostrat API, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. USGS Elevation Point Query Service (3DEP), retrieved 2026-10-29
  4. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual and seasonal, retrieved 2026-10-29
  5. North Carolina Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures (January 2024), Section 520, retrieved 2026-10-29
  6. American Rock Supply delivered orders, aggregated (no single order or customer shown), retrieved 2026-10-29

Point and station values describe one spot, not every lot in the ZIP. Check your own site before you build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about delivery to 28410 in Wilmington, NC

Does American Rock Supply deliver to ZIP 28410?

Yes, we deliver bulk gravel, stone, sand, soil, and mulch to properties in ZIP 28410 of Wilmington, NC. Contact us with your address and project details to confirm coverage.

What aggregate is best for a residential driveway in Wilmington?

Crusher run works well for most driveways. It contains a mix of stone and fines that compact into a firm surface. For the top coat, you can add clean stone if drainage is needed.

What is the difference between crusher run and Crushed Stone?

Crusher run has stone dust and smaller particles that bind together when compacted. Crushed Stone has been washed so there are no fines. Clean stone allows water to pass through freely, making it better for drainage.

How do I figure out how much material I need?

Measure the length and width of the area in feet, then multiply by the desired depth in inches. Divide by 324 to get an estimate in cubic yards. Contact us with your dimensions and use case for a more accurate recommendation.

Is top soil or garden soil better for planting beds?

Screened topsoil is a good choice for most planting beds. It is consistent and free of large debris. For heavy clay or sandy sites, mixing in compost or organic matter can improve fertility.

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