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 Nixon Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
With a city population of 3,080, Nixon sits in West Texas where homeowners balance long, sunny stretches with occasional heavy rain. The local growth rate is 0.00% annually, and the broader metro area includes 2.2+ million people who influence regional development. Nixon averages about 225 sunny days per year and 32.78 inches of annual rainfall, conditions that shape how yards, driveways, and small construction projects perform over time. Those climate and soil conditions increase demand for dependable aggregates: homeowners need materials that compact well, resist erosion during storms, and provide stable support for patios, raised beds, and foundation backfill. For many DIY projects and contractor jobs, choosing the right fill material up front reduces future settling, drainage problems, and maintenance costs.Popular Projects in Nixon This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Raise Fill Dirt30 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt80 tons
- Trench Backfill Fill Dirt10 tons
- Drainage Berm Fill Dirt20 tons
Nixon Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 3,080
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.2+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 32.78 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 225/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.00% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Nixon Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Choose clean, low-organic fill dirt for backfill and grading in Nixon; compact in lifts and allow for settling after heavy rains given 32.78 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Nixon Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Nixon.
Fill dirt is mostly subsoil made up of sand, silt, and clay with little to no organic matter. It is used to raise grade or fill low spots, not for planting; topsoil contains organic material and nutrients for plants and should go on top of fill dirt if you plan to landscape. In West Texas, fill dirt often includes more clay and can compact hard when dry.
Measure the area in square feet and the desired depth in feet, then use: cubic yards = (area x depth) / 27. Convert cubic yards to tons by multiplying by about 1.2 (1 cubic yard ≈ 1.2 tons); for example, 100 sq ft raised 6 inches (0.5 ft) needs about 1.85 cubic yards or roughly 2.2 tons. Always order a little extra (5-10%) for settlement and compaction.
Delivered prices in West Texas commonly vary; a typical residential range in the Nixon area is about $8 to $25 per ton delivered, depending on distance, load size, and local supplier availability. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and delivery fees can change with accessibility, weekend or next-day requests. For an exact quote, enter your zip code on our site or contact our team.
Fill dirt in West Texas is usually a mix of fine sand, silt, and clay with few larger rocks, graded primarily by fines rather than engineered particle sizes. It is not a structural engineered fill unless specifically processed and tested, so particle distribution can vary by supplier and local geology. If you need a material with defined gradation for structural work, ask for engineered fill or test results before ordering.
Hot, dry summers cause moisture loss and shrinkage, which can lead to cracking and settlement if the fill was not compacted properly. Periodic heavy rains can cause surface erosion or, if the soil has clay, temporary swelling and poor drainage. Manage moisture during placement and use proper compaction and drainage measures to improve long-term durability in Nixon’s climate.
Compact fill dirt in uniform lifts for best results: 4-6 inch lifts for plate compactors or rammers, and up to 8-12 inch lifts for small rollers or sheepsfoot rollers on larger jobs. For small residential projects use a vibratory plate for granular mixes and a jumping jack (rammer) for cohesive clays; for building pads or large areas use a roller and consider testing for target density. Keep the material at the right moisture content—slightly damp—for best compaction in West Texas heat.
Fill dirt can be used as subgrade or to raise grade but is not a good wear surface for driveways; it will rut and erode under traffic. For driveways, place a compacted road base or crusher-run layer over well-compacted fill dirt and finish with a suitable surface like crushed stone or asphalt. For building pads, engineered fill and compaction testing are recommended to meet structural requirements.
Fill dirt is best for raising grade and backfill—cheap and dense but low in drainage and organic content. Crusher-run and road base are crushed stone with fines that compact well, provide load-bearing capacity, and make good base layers for driveways. Topsoil is rich in organic matter, intended for planting and landscaping, not for structural support or driveway surfaces.
If used as a surface, fill dirt will require regular grading, re-compaction, and spot additions—often annually or after heavy rains—to keep a drivable surface. When used as compacted subgrade beneath a proper base and surface, it can last for many years with minimal maintenance, but drainage control and vegetation management are important in Nixon’s climate. Expect shorter useful life as a top surface and much longer life when buried under engineered base materials.
Small private deliveries for normal yard grading usually do not require a permit, but larger fills, changes to drainage, work in floodplains, or commercial projects may need county or city permits or a grading plan. Check with the City of Nixon building office and Karnes County floodplain or planning departments before major import or regrading to avoid fines or required remediation. If your project affects septic systems, setbacks, or public right-of-way, get approvals first.
Hello Gravel connects you with local West Texas suppliers and contracted haulers serving the Nixon area; supplier availability varies by zip code. Our minimum order is 3 tons, deliveries usually arrive in tri-axle dump trucks, standard delivery takes 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Tailgate spreading may be requested at checkout but is performed at the driver’s discretion and is not guaranteed.
Natural materials vary regionally, so color and texture may differ from photos; if you have concerns, contact Hello Gravel customer service as soon as possible and include photos and order details. We will work with the local supplier and hauler to resolve issues according to our process; review our refund and issue-resolution guidance for specifics. For future orders, add material preferences or notes at checkout to help suppliers match your needs.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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!
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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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