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 For Subtropical Drainage Stability • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Options
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 Pearland Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Pearland (city population 132,584) sits within the Houston-The Woodlands metro area (metro area population 2.5+ million) and is seeing steady expansion with a growth rate of 1.92% annually. The local subtropical climate—with an average rainfall of 34.25 inches and 228 sunny days per year in hardiness zone 8b—drives demand for reliable sitework as homeowners add landscaping, raise low yards, and prepare pads for sheds and additions. As properties fill in and lots redevelop, both DIY homeowners and contractors need consistent, well-graded materials to create stable bases, improve drainage, and minimize post-installation settling. Fill dirt is low-organic subsoil used to build grade, elevate foundations, and backfill trenches; it performs best when compacted and placed to promote drainage. In Pearland’s climate, properly installed fill dirt helps channel water away from structures during heavy rains and provides a firm platform under turf or hardscapes during the long dry periods common in the 228 sunny days each year. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and professional haulers to deliver regionally sourced fill dirt on your schedule, with standard delivery options and next-day service available for qualifying orders, so you get the right material for your project without the logistics hassle.Popular Projects in Pearland This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Driveway Ramp Fill Dirt12 tons
- Patio Base Fill Dirt8 tons
- Lot Raise Fill Dirt250 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt120 tons
Pearland Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Houston-The Woodlands, TX
- 🏘️ Population: 132,584
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.92% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Pearland Projects
- Oct–Nov: High Saturation Risk
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Compaction Window
- May–Sept: Poor Summer Compaction
- Dec–Jan: Cool Dry Conditions
Summer Tip: With an average annual rainfall of 34.25 inches in Pearland, compact fill dirt and finish grade to slope away from foundations to reduce pooling and settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Pearland Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Pearland.
Prices vary by supplier, moisture, and haul distance, but fill dirt in the Pearland area commonly ranges from about $10 to $25 per cubic yard before delivery. Delivery fees depend on truck distance and load size; local drops often add $50 to $200, but Hello Gravel shows upfront delivery pricing at checkout and requires a 3-ton minimum. For an exact quote, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our sales team with your project address and rough quantity.
For driveways use a well-draining base such as crusher run or road base on top of a compacted fill layer rather than plain fill dirt. For foundations and structural backfill, use engineered/select fill or compacted, non-expansive fill—avoid untreated expansive clay directly under footings. For general yard grading, clean fill dirt is acceptable if compacted and graded to shed water away from structures.
Pearland soils often include sticky, expansive clay and areas with a high water table, which can cause settling and movement if unmanaged. Best practices are to undercut unsuitable native soil, place fill in 4-6 inch lifts and mechanically compact each lift, install positive surface drainage, and consider geotextile or gravel layers where needed. If you have repeated saturation or a deep water table, consult a geotechnical engineer for recommendations before ordering large volumes.
Measure the area in feet, multiply length x width x depth (in feet), then divide by 27 to get cubic yards (cubic yards = L x W x depth / 27). Convert to tons by multiplying cubic yards by about 1.0 to 1.3 (1 cubic yard of fill dirt is roughly 1.0–1.3 tons depending on moisture and compaction). Example: raising a 2,000 ft2 yard by 2 inches needs about 12.35 cubic yards, which is roughly 13–16 tons; use Hello Gravel’s calculator for a quick estimate.
Many projects that change site drainage or substantially alter grades may require permits from the City of Pearland Development Services or Public Works, and many HOAs have rules on grading and visible slopes. Before ordering large loads, check Pearland city requirements and your HOA guidelines, and contact Hello Gravel if you need advice on permit-related delivery timing. If work will impact neighboring property drainage, get permit and neighbor approvals where required.
Common alternatives include crusher run or road base for driveways, sand for improved drainage in some installations, and engineered or compacted structural fill for foundations. Use crusher run/road base for driveway sub-bases because they shed water and compact well; choose engineered fill under foundations to control settlement; use plain fill dirt for bulk grade raising where structural performance is not critical. Consider local clay behavior and heavy rains when selecting material—drainage-friendly options usually perform better in Pearland.
Proper compaction is crucial—place fill in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift to the density recommended by your engineer or local code, especially near foundations and driveways. Drivers typically will not provide mechanical compaction; tailgate spreading may be available at their discretion but compaction should be planned separately. Rent a plate compactor or hire a contractor for larger jobs, and request compaction specs if a permit is required.
Clear a designated drop zone with good truck access, remove obstacles and mark utilities, and call 811 before digging or heavy placement. Pearland’s clay soils can get soft after rains, so choose a firm staging area, keep overhead wires and landscaping in mind, and provide clear directions in your Hello Gravel Order Notes. If space or access is limited, communicate this at checkout so the hauler can plan the safest drop location.
Because Hello Gravel sources materials locally, fill dirt appearance and texture can vary across the Houston-The Woodlands area; expect differences in color, clay content, and occasional small rock or root fragments. Fill dirt is not screened topsoil and will generally be coarser and less organic; if you need a specific appearance or top layer, consider ordering topsoil or adding sod/topsoil after grading. Note your color or material preferences in Order Notes, and contact customer service if the delivered material seems significantly different than expected.
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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