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 Forney Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Forney has a city population of 86,060 and sits inside a rapidly expanding West Texas metro with a metro area population of 2.5+ million. With a 3.50% annual growth rate, new homes, additions, and landscaping projects are common as homeowners adapt yards and lots for modern living. The local climate — about 228 sunny days per year and roughly 34.25 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b — means soils cycle between dry, sun-baked periods and occasional wet spells. That pattern, combined with steady development, increases demand for dependable bulk materials that help control grade, support foundations, and manage stormwater. Homeowners shopping for aggregates need clear guidance on material type, quantity, and delivery so they can avoid settling, erosion, and improper compaction when building patios, driveways, raised beds, or leveling yard areas. Fill Dirt, chosen and placed correctly, is a cost-effective way to bring yards to grade and prepare pads for landscaping or structural backfill.Popular Projects in Forney This Season
- Residential Lot Raise Fill Dirt200 tons
- Backyard Leveling Fill Dirt25 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
Forney Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 86,060
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 3.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Forney Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Rain Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Shrinkage
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Choose screened, organic-free fill dirt and request delivery to a firm staging area so trucks can place material close to your work zone; this reduces double-handling and improves compaction given Forney's 34.25 inches of annual rainfall and 228/year sunny days.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Forney Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Forney.
Fill dirt is inert soil with low organic material used to raise or level ground, fill holes, and build pads in Forney. It is not topsoil and is not intended for planting; expect regional color and texture variation because materials are locally sourced in West Texas.
Typical delivered prices in the Forney area often range from about $8 to $20 per ton for basic fill dirt, but rates vary by supplier, distance, and truck size. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and may offer free delivery in many areas; for exact pricing get a local quote through our site since hauling and availability change with demand.
A good rule of thumb is 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction; use 1.3 tons/cu yd as a practical ordering estimate for loose fill dirt. Always add 10% to 20% extra to your order to allow for compaction, settlement, and waste.
For driveways, use compactable granular fill under a proper road base or crushed stone—plain fill dirt is ok as bulk subgrade but not as the finished surface. Building pads usually require engineered structural fill with low organic content and compaction testing; work with an engineer if you are placing structural fill under foundations. For retaining walls, use clean, free-draining backfill (gravel or crushed stone) directly behind the wall and reserve fill dirt for mass backfill where drainage is provided.
Forney's hot summers dry out fill dirt, which can cause shrinkage and cracking, while heavy rain events can cause erosion and rapid settlement. To manage this, compact in lifts, maintain good surface drainage, add erosion controls on slopes, and cap exposed fill with gravel or vegetation where appropriate.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers who can deliver fill dirt and may offer tailgate spreading at the driver's discretion; Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons. For mechanical spreading and compaction, local landscapers or site contractors commonly require minimums of around 5 to 10 cubic yards for small jobs, so request a combined delivery+installation quote to confirm availability and pricing.
Fill dirt used as the finished driveway surface tends to rut and wash out quickly in Forney and generally needs regrading and filling every season or two. For a longer-lasting driveway, install a proper road base and 3 to 4 inches of crushed stone as the wearing surface; this typically reduces maintenance to occasional grading and topping every few years.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option, often $8 to $20 per ton locally, while crushed limestone and road base typically run higher, around $20 to $40 per ton depending on grade and supply. Choose fill dirt for bulk raising and non-traffic areas; use road base or crushed limestone for driveways and load-bearing surfaces because they compact better and shed water.
You may need permits or engineered approvals for site grading and building pads in the City of Forney or Kaufman County, especially when fill affects foundation elevations, drainage, or stormwater. Check with the City of Forney Building Department before major fills; many permit files require compaction reports or engineered fill specifications for structural work.
Calculate cubic yards with: (length in feet x width in feet x depth in feet) / 27. Then convert to tons using about 1.3 tons per cubic yard and add 10% to 20% for compaction and waste; for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches is 1,000 x 0.5 / 27 = 18.5 cu yd, or roughly 24 tons before adding a safety buffer.
For small residential areas, a plate compactor or walk-behind roller works well; larger areas benefit from a small vibratory roller or sheepsfoot roller and a skid steer for spreading. Compact fill in 4- to 8-inch lifts, control moisture while compacting, and hire a contractor and testing lab for structural fills where a specific compaction percent or compaction report is required.
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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