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 West Texas Soil Stability • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available Locally
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 San Benito Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Benito, West Texas, is a growing community of 44,230 residents with a steady growth rate of 0.80% annually. The city’s arid to semi-arid climate—about 228 sunny days a year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall—shapes how homeowners plan yards, driveways, and foundation work. In a region where hardiness zone 8b and intense sun are the norm, proper grading and stable subgrades matter more than ever. That creates steady demand for reliable bulk materials that can raise low spots, support landscape beds, and prepare sites for patios or sheds. Homeowners choose quality aggregates and fill materials to avoid future settling, improve drainage, and reduce erosion under seasonal runoff. Clear, local-sourced fill dirt helps protect yards and projects from the region’s occasional heavy rains and persistent sun exposure.Popular Projects in San Benito This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Yard Rough Grade Fill Dirt15 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Landscape Berms Fill Dirt10 tons
- Utility Trench Backfill Fill Dirt8 tons
San Benito Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 44,230
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Benito Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Wet Risk
- May–Sept: Summer Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cool Stable Conditions
Summer Tip: For San Benito projects, place fill dirt in 6-inch lifts and compact each layer to reduce settling; top with 2–3 inches of gravel or topsoil for drainage and planting.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Benito Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in San Benito.
Fill dirt is native soil or subsoil with minimal organic matter used to raise grades, fill holes, and backfill foundations. In San Benito (population 44,230) it is commonly used for yard regrading, preparing pads for patios or sheds, filling low spots to improve drainage, and non-structural backfill around utility trenches.
Delivered prices vary by supplier and source, but fill dirt in the San Benito/West Texas area typically runs about $8 to $25 per ton, or roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard depending on density, moisture, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order (typically 3 tons) and exact pricing is available by checking your zip code and delivery options at checkout.
Local suppliers include regional dirt yards, sand and gravel pits, and landscaping yards within a 50-mile radius; availability depends on local quarries and private sellers. Typical lead times are 2+ business days for standard delivery and next-day if ordered before noon CST (additional fee), with many suppliers setting minimums around 3 tons or a single truckload—use Hello Gravel to see exact suppliers and lead times for your zip code.
To estimate volume, multiply area by depth: for example, 1,000 sq ft at 6 inches (0.5 ft) equals 500 cu ft or about 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 20 to 25 tons depending on density). For a trench, multiply length x width x depth; a 10 ft long, 2 ft deep, 1 ft wide trench is 20 cu ft or about 0.74 cubic yards (roughly 1 ton). Always measure width for trenches and add 5-10% for compaction and settlement.
For landscaping and non-structural backfill, screened fill dirt is fine because it is free of large rocks and roots and is easier to grade. For driveways and areas that need load-bearing and compaction, crusher-run or a mix with fines compacts better and resists rutting. In San Benito's warm, occasionally rainy climate, crusher-run under a gravel wearing course reduces dust and erosion compared with loose fill dirt alone.
Compact fill dirt in thin lifts (4 to 6 inches) and aim for a high relative compaction (many contractors target about 95% of the standard Proctor for structural areas). Use a plate compactor for small areas and a vibratory roller or padfoot roller for larger areas; moisture conditioning (slightly damp) helps achieve good compaction. For structural slabs and load-bearing driveways, get a geotech recommendation when in doubt.
A fill-dirt surface left unpaved will require regular maintenance: expect dust, some rutting, and erosion during heavy rains unless topped with gravel or stabilized. Lifespan depends on traffic and drainage; adding a compacted crusher-run base and a wearing layer of gravel significantly reduces maintenance and extends life. Regular grading, reapplication of top layer, and ensuring proper drainage are common maintenance tasks.
Fill dirt is best for raising grade and backfill where vegetation or topsoil will be placed; it is not ideal alone for load-bearing driveways. Caliche or crushed limestone compacts well and can provide a stable base in many Texas locations, while sand drains well but does not compact for structural loads. Choose fill dirt for bulk raising and backfill, and combine it with crushed stone or caliche under driveways or drainage projects for stability and erosion control.
Local rules vary: small yard projects usually do not require permits, but larger fills, changing site drainage, or placing material in regulated floodplain areas can trigger county or city permits. For structural fills and foundation backfill, many builders request compaction tests or geotechnical reports; check with San Benito city building department or Cameron County before large imports or work near flood zones.
Choose drier months to avoid delivery delays and poor compaction; in the San Benito area avoid the wettest parts of the year and hurricane season (summer into early fall). Standard delivery lead times are 2+ business days, and ordering in the dry season improves compaction results and reduces risk of delivery interruptions.
Common add-ons include small-quantity or short-load surcharges, tailgate spreading (driver discretion), spreading and grading labor, compaction services, hauling off excess material, and permit fees if required. Hello Gravel lists delivery options and fees at checkout; request spreading at checkout but note drivers will only perform it if safe and feasible.
Request tested or engineered fill when the material will support foundations, slabs, retaining walls, or when a project requires FEMA or building-department documentation. For simple yard grading you typically do not need lab-tested fill, but for structural work a geotechnical engineer can specify material and compaction testing requirements.
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!
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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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