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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Fill Dirt
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 Abilene Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Abilene has a city population of 110,227 and a metro area population of 2.3+ million, and the region is growing at an annual rate of 2.50%. With 228 sunny days each year, an annual rainfall of 33.00 inches, and position in hardiness zone 8b, local homeowners are actively building, landscaping, and adapting yards for both sun and periodic rains. That steady growth and favorable climate drive demand for dependable bulk materials to grade lots, correct low spots, install patios and driveways, and manage stormwater. For many DIYers and contractors, choosing the right fill material reduces settling, improves drainage, and provides a stable base for future landscaping or construction work, so sourcing clean, compactable material is a common priority in Abilene projects.Popular Projects in Abilene This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Lot Grading Fill Dirt120 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Base Fill Dirt25 tons
Abilene Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Abilene, TX
- 🏘️ Population: 110,227
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.3+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 33.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Abilene Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Use clean, low-organic-content fill dirt as a structural base, compacted in layers, and reserve topsoil only for planting areas—this helps reduce settling under Abilene’s sunny, moderate-rain conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Abilene Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Abilene.
Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; many local suppliers in Abilene follow the same minimum. Standard delivery is usually scheduled for 2+ business days with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Delivery fees vary by supplier, distance, and site access—many residential orders in the Abilene area qualify for free or low-cost delivery, but long hauls, tight access, or special drop locations can add charges.
Local prices for basic fill dirt in the Abilene area typically range from about $8 to $20 per ton, depending on screening, contamination removal, and supplier. A rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill dirt equals roughly 1.2 to 1.4 tons, putting typical costs around $10 to $28 per cubic yard. For an exact, up-to-date price for your zip code and desired spec, use Hello Gravel’s quote tool or contact our sales team.
Fill dirt is useful for raising grade or filling low spots but it is not a durable driving surface by itself, especially in West Texas where clay and seasonal moisture changes can cause movement. For driveways and access roads, use fill dirt only as subgrade material, compacted in lifts, and top with a structural base such as crushed limestone or base rock for durability and drainage. If you need both raising and a driving surface, ask suppliers for structural or engineered fill options and plan on a gravel or crushed-rock wearing course.
To raise 1,000 square feet by 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards of material (1,000 ft2 x 4 in ÷ 12 = 333.3 ft3 = 12.3 yd3). Using 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard, that equals roughly 15 to 18 tons of fill dirt. Order a small extra allowance (5-10%) to account for settlement and compaction during installation.
Small residential deliveries and typical yard grading usually do not require a permit, but any work that changes drainage patterns, affects a floodplain, or is part of a larger construction project may trigger permits with the City of Abilene or Taylor County. Always check with the Abilene Development Services or local building department before major grade changes or commercial projects. If in doubt, Hello Gravel can flag potential permitting concerns and recommend contacting the city for specific thresholds.
Abilene’s clay-rich soils expand and shrink with moisture changes, which can lead to settlement and movement if not properly prepared. Proper installation in the area includes placing fill in thin lifts (typically 6 inches), mechanical compaction, and controlling moisture during compaction to achieve a stable subgrade. For long-term performance, pair properly compacted fill with a drainage plan and a permeable wearing surface so surface water does not saturate the clay subgrade.
For drainage and surface durability, crushed limestone or crushed rock is a better top layer than fill dirt because it sheds water and compacts into a stable wearing surface. Fill dirt is appropriate as a bulk material to raise grades or fill holes, but it should be covered with a layered base (geotextile, compacted fill, then base rock) for driveways and areas with vehicle traffic. In Abilene’s climate, a well-designed baserock layer greatly improves longevity and reduces maintenance.
Common contractor services include delivery, tailgate spreading (driver discretion), mechanical spreading with a skid steer or bobcat, and compaction with plate compactors or rollers. Costs vary by scope: homeowners often pay $50–$100 per hour for equipment rental or operator labor, small spreading/compaction jobs commonly run a few hundred dollars, while larger grading jobs can be $1,000+. Prices depend on site access, material amount, and whether excavation, haul-off, or erosion control are required—get a few local quotes or request a Hello Gravel estimate to compare.
If used only as subgrade and covered with appropriate base rock, compacted fill will last many years as a foundation; the wearing surface (crushed rock) will determine maintenance frequency. If fill dirt is used as the exposed surface, expect rutting, erosion, and washouts within a single season under vehicle traffic. For lowest maintenance in Abilene, compact fill properly, install a robust base layer, and maintain drainage to prolong life of the driveway or road.
Hello Gravel works with a network of local Abilene suppliers that commonly offer screened or clean fill dirt and can handle small residential orders starting at 3 tons. Same-week delivery is often possible, depending on supplier schedules and the delivery location in Abilene; use Hello Gravel’s website to check zip code availability and delivery window. If you need screened material or a specific spec, add that request in Order Notes or contact our sales team to confirm supplier capability before ordering.
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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