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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Free local delivery via dump truck using our trusted supplier network.
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Why Marlin Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Marlin is a small but growing West Texas city with a city population of 4,890 and sits inside a metro area of 2.5+ million residents. With a steady growth rate of 0.70% annually, local homeowners and builders are seeing more projects that require reliable earthwork—yard grading, raised beds, driveway base work, and pad preparation. Marlin's climate (228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 33.65 inches) and its location in hardiness zone 8b shape landscaping and construction choices: materials must handle heat, sunlight, and periodic rain without excessive settling. That combination drives demand for quality aggregates that perform consistently and save time on site, which is why many homeowners look for dependable sources of fill dirt to support leveling and drainage work before finishing with topsoil or plantable mixes.Popular Projects in Marlin This Season
- Yard Leveling Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt35 tons
- Landscape Berm Fill Dirt12 tons
Marlin Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 4,890
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 33.65 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Marlin Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: High Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Compaction Limits
Summer Tip: For Marlin's climate, compact fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts to reduce settling after the heavy rains (annual rainfall 33.65 inches), and keep fill dirt below the finished topsoil layer to support plants and prevent root issues.
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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 - Marlin Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Marlin.
Prices vary by supplier, delivery distance, and moisture content, but typical delivered ranges for West Texas fill dirt are roughly $15 to $35 per ton (about $18 to $50 per cubic yard). Exact price for Marlin orders is shown at checkout or by requesting a quote from Hello Gravel, since local sourcing and truck fees change the final rate.
Hello Gravel connects you with local West Texas suppliers and haulers that serve Marlin; our platform generally enforces a 3-ton minimum order. Delivery fees depend on the supplier, distance from the quarry, and site access; some areas offer free delivery while remote drops or tight access can carry extra charges — get a quote at checkout for exact fees.
Fill dirt is commonly used in Marlin to raise grades and backfill, but local clay soils can shrink in drought and swell after heavy rains. For long-term stability, compact fill dirt in lifts and consider mixing with granular material or capping with gravel where traffic or erosion is a concern.
Compact fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch loose lifts using a plate compactor or roller, aiming for a firm, even surface; for driveways place a compacted granular base (6-8 inches) over the fill before surfacing. For foundation backfill or critical grades, use engineered fill and compaction testing — contact a local engineer or Hello Gravel for supplier recommendations.
Loose fill dirt typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard; once compacted that can rise to roughly 1.3 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard. Hello Gravel uses supplier-specific conversion factors in our calculator, but use these ranges to make quick estimates before getting a formal quote.
Minor yard grading usually needs no special permit, but changes that affect drainage, fill near creeks or floodplains, or large volume earthwork may require permits or reviews from the City of Marlin or Falls County. Before major grading or altering drainage patterns, contact the Marlin building department or Falls County offices and consider a drainage plan to avoid violations.
Fill dirt is mostly mineral soil with low organic matter and is best for raising grade or backfilling; it is not a durable driving surface. Road base or crusher-run are crushed stone mixes designed for structural strength and drainage and are better for driveways, while topsoil is for planting and should not be used where structural support is needed.
A surface made only of fill dirt will rut and erode quickly in West Texas weather and usually needs frequent regrading after heavy rain; expect more upkeep during wet seasons. If you place compacted fill and top with a gravel or crusher-run surface, replenishment is typically every 3 to 7 years depending on traffic and drainage, with occasional spot repairs after storms.
For any structural application (foundation backfill, retaining walls, septic mound, or major driveway base) get a soil report or engineered fill recommendations — local clay and variable conditions in West Texas can affect settlement and bearing. For small landscaping fills, a contractor can usually advise, but for anything load-bearing, seek a geotechnical or civil engineer.
Stabilize new fills with quick vegetation (grass seed suited for central Texas), tackifier or erosion-control matting on slopes, and install swales or small ditches to redirect surface runoff. Where runoff or concentrated flow is likely, use rock check dams or riprap and consider geotextile fabric to improve long-term stability.
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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