Embankment or borrow fill cost per ton in North Carolina
Updated · BuildGets Team
Public bids in North Carolina put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $19.85 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $11.56 and $43.75. That is 24 % below the national median of $26.00. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2022 and July 2026.
| Median bid in North Carolina | $19.85 / TON |
| Middle 50 % of bids | $11.56 – $43.75 |
| National median | $26.00 (-24 %) |
| Bidder prices · bid tabs · owners | 8 · 3 · 2 |
Bid tabs in North Carolina
| Owner | Bid opening | Low bid | Median of bids | Bids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patching, Paving, and Pavement Markings on SR 1105 and SR 1432 | Jul 2026 | $50.00 | $49.00 | 3 |
| Fayetteville's PWC | Jan 2025 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION | Feb 2022 | $11.38 | 4 |
Prices are what contractors bid on public jobs in North Carolina, not installed costs from a price book. What each item includes varies by owner: read the item description in each bid tab before comparing. National figure and every state: embankment or borrow fill unit price. Every unit price in North Carolina: North Carolina unit prices.
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Questions
How much does an embankment or borrow fill cost in North Carolina?
Public bids in North Carolina put the embankment or borrow fill at a median of $19.85 per ton, with the middle half of bids between $11.56 and $43.75. That is 24 % below the national median of $26.00. Based on 8 bidder prices from 3 public bid tabulations opened between February 2022 and July 2026.
Is North Carolina more expensive than the national average?
For this item the North Carolina median bid is 24 % below the national median of $26.00. Bid prices depend on the owner, the job size and what the item includes, so compare with the sources below.