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 Galveston Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Galveston has a city population of 40,192 and sits within a metro area that counts 7.1+ million residents. With an annual growth rate of 0.80% and a coastal West Texas climate that averages 216 sunny days per year and 55.00 inches of rainfall, homeowners and local builders frequently need dependable earthmoving and site-preparation materials. Demand for fill and structural base material rises with renovations, new pads, and drainage improvements in neighborhoods that must contend with salt exposure, shifting coastal soils, and heavy seasonal precipitation. Quality fill dirt that compacts well and resists erosion helps reduce future settling and maintenance, making it a common selection for driveways, raised foundations, landscaping grade changes, and utilities work in this growing community.Popular Projects in Galveston This Season
- Residential Pad Fill Dirt400 tons
- Flood Elevation Fill Dirt250 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt20 tons
Galveston Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 40,192
- 🏡 Metro Area: 7.1+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 55.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 216/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Galveston Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: High Summer Rain
- Dec–Jan: Mild Winter Compaction
Summer Tip: Because Galveston receives 55.00 inches of annual rainfall and has sandy coastal soils, compact fill dirt in layers and provide positive drainage to reduce settling and washout.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Galveston Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Galveston.
Fill dirt is mostly subsoil used to raise or level ground; it contains little organic matter compared with topsoil, which is rich and good for planting. In Galveston, regional fill dirt may include sand or clay with some salt content because of the coastal geology, so it is best used under landscaping or construction, not as a planting layer.
Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise grade after storm surge, but because Galveston has a high water table and flood regulations, you should check local permits and design elevations first. Proper compaction and staged lifts are essential to reduce future settling and to meet any city or FEMA requirements.
Fill dirt can be used as a subbase under driveways and patios if it is properly compacted and free of organic debris, but for final structural support a layer of compacted crushed stone or gravel is usually required. In coastal Galveston soils, contractors often prefer a well-graded mix and compaction tests before paving to avoid sinking or uneven settling.
You can put gravel over fill dirt, but the fill must be compacted and stable first; loose or organic fill will let gravel sink and spread. For long-lasting results in Galveston’s coastal soils, add a compacted stone base and consider a geotextile fabric to separate the fill from the gravel.
No. Fill dirt retains water and is not a good material for drainage trenches or dry wells; it can trap water and worsen drainage problems. Use gravel, crushed stone, or engineered drainage fill with pipe and proper slope to move water away from structures in Galveston’s flat, coastal terrain.
Prices vary by volume, source, and delivery distance; in Galveston, typical delivered fill dirt often ranges by the cubic yard depending on supplier and truck type. Hello Gravel recommends requesting a local quote through our site for an exact delivered price and to confirm minimum order requirements and truck capacity.
Use the formula: cubic yards = (area in square feet * depth in inches) / 324. For example, to raise a 1,000 sq ft yard by 4 inches you need about 12.3 cubic yards; convert to tons with local density estimates (fill dirt in Galveston commonly weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard), and ask Hello Gravel for a precise delivery quantity estimate.
Yes, some settlement is normal, especially in coastal, sandy, or reclaimed areas around Galveston. Prevent excessive settlement by using clean, compactable fill, placing it in 6- to 8-inch lifts with compaction between lifts, and hiring a pro to perform compaction tests when you need stable grades for structures.
Possibly. Large fills, work in floodplains, or changes to elevation near the shoreline often trigger city or county permits and may be subject to FEMA or Corps of Engineers rules. Check with the City of Galveston Building Permits and Planning Department before ordering significant volumes of fill dirt.
No. Fill dirt itself does not repel insects and, if it contains organic material, can actually attract pests. Use clean, inert fill for base work and add a proper topsoil or hardscaping layer to reduce pest habitat.
Not usually for the drain field. Septic systems require engineered backfill and specific aggregate for distribution trenches; unscreened fill dirt can compact too much or clog systems. Always follow septic contractor guidance and local health department rules before placing fill around septic components.
Coastal factors like salt spray, high water table, and sandy native soils mean you should choose low-organic, well-draining fill that compacts reliably. Work with local suppliers so the material matches Galveston conditions and ask about any salt or shell content that could affect plantings or buried utilities.
For simple landscaping you can often plant after allowing the material to settle a few weeks, but for structures you should wait until compaction tests confirm the required density. In Galveston’s coastal soils, engineers often require staged compaction and verification before building to protect against future settling and storm impacts.
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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