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: Engineered For Semi-Arid Soils • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Option
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 Buda Chooses Hello Gravel
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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Buda Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Buda, with a city population of 45,990 and as part of a metro area of 2.5+ million, is a fast-growing community expanding at 1.26% annually. Situated in hardiness zone 8b and enjoying about 228 sunny days a year, the area balances long stretches of dry, sunny weather with periodic heavy storms—annual rainfall averages 35.91 inches. That combination drives steady demand for construction and landscaping work, from new home pads and driveways to grading and drainage improvements. Homeowners in Buda look for dependable materials that compact reliably, shed water where needed, and minimize future settlement; using the right aggregate up front reduces rework and keeps projects on schedule as the city continues to expand.Popular Projects in Buda This Season
- Residential Fill Dirt Lot Raise40 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Base25 tons
- Fill Dirt Backyard Grading15 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill30 tons
- Fill Dirt Utility Trench Fill20 tons
Buda Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 45,990
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.91 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.26% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Buda Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: With 35.91 inches of annual rainfall, grade fill dirt to shed water away from foundations and compact in thin lifts to reduce future settlement. Ask our team for local compaction guidance before ordering.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Buda Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Buda.
Fill dirt is earth material used to raise or level ground; it should be low in organic matter so it compacts well. In Buda and West Texas you may see more clay and caliche (light-colored mineral deposits) compared with other regions, so local fill dirt can be stiffer and hold shape better when compacted but may drain more slowly than sandy fill.
Fill dirt is mostly fines and small particles intended for structural grading and backfill, not appearance. River rock and pea gravel are rounded, decorative aggregates used for drainage and landscaping; they do not compact like fill dirt and are not a substitute when you need a stable, compacted subgrade.
A typical tri-axle dump truck used in our network carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (about 12 to 18 tons depending on moisture and material). Prices in the Buda area vary with distance and material, so expect a wide range; use our online quote or calculator, note our 3-ton minimum, and check the checkout for delivery fees or next-day options.
Fill dirt will not harden like concrete. In Buda, caliche- or clay-rich fill can become quite firm when compacted and dried, but it does not gain the tensile strength of concrete and is not a substitute for structural slabs or footings without engineered stabilization.
The most cost-effective approach is to order local, in bulk through a platform like Hello Gravel to avoid middleman markups and minimize hauling distance. Choose standard delivery times when available, compare suppliers by zip code, and consider reusing on-site soil where practical; remember our 3-ton minimum applies.
Do not use fill dirt as planting topsoil or as a decorative surface because it lacks organic matter and nutrients. Also avoid placing expansive clay-rich fill directly against foundation walls or where you need high drainage; in those cases use engineered backfill, drainage rock, or topsoil as appropriate.
For best results add fill dirt in lifts (layers) and compact each lift before adding more; common practice for homeowners is 6 to 8 inches per lift for hand or plate compaction. Larger or structural projects may require denser lifts and compaction testing by a professional, especially given Buda's clay and caliche soils.
Fill dirt can be used to build up and grade a driveway but is not a finished surface. For a durable driveway, place and compact fill dirt to the desired grade, then add a proper driveway base such as crushed stone or engineered base material before paving or laying gravel.
Measure the area (length x width) and the depth you want filled in feet, multiply to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. For weight estimates, one cubic yard of fill dirt typically ranges from about 1.2 to 1.6 tons depending on moisture and material; use our online calculator or contact our team if you want help converting to tons and arranging delivery.
Because Hello Gravel sources regionally, the color and texture will reflect local geology, so Buda deliveries often show clay tones and caliche flecks. We accept order notes for preferences and will do our best to match requests, but natural variation is normal and exact matches cannot be guaranteed.
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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