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: Built For West Texas Heat • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available
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 Tornillo Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Tornillo's city population is 3,267, and the town sits within a growing West Texas region with a growth rate of 0.70% annually. The local metro area population is 2.7+ million, and Tornillo's climate is notable for 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and a plant hardiness zone of 8b. Those conditions—long stretches of sun interrupted by seasonal rains—create steady demand for earthwork and grading materials. Homeowners and small contractors need Fill Dirt to raise low spots, prepare building pads for sheds and foundations, improve drainage, and form level berms or garden terraces. Because local projects often tie into agriculture and energy-related development, residents look for dependable materials that compact predictably and resist erosion under Texas sun and periodic storms.Popular Projects in Tornillo This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt15 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt350 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt40 tons
- Retaining Berm Fill Dirt80 tons
Tornillo Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 3,267
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.70% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Tornillo Projects
- Oct–Nov: Good Compaction Window
- Feb–Apr: Wet Spring Limits
- May–Sept: Overdrying Heat Risk
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: In Tornillo's climate (228 sunny days and 34.25 inches annual rainfall), prioritize proper compaction and slope so Fill Dirt sheds water away from foundations; cap planted areas with topsoil for better vegetation success.
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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 - Tornillo Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Tornillo.
Prices vary by local supplier, moisture content, and load size, but in Tornillo you can expect a typical delivered range of about $8 to $25 per ton ($10 to $32 per cubic yard) for basic fill dirt. These ranges are approximate; request a zip-code-based quote on our site for exact pricing and any delivery fees.
Hello Gravel connects you with local West Texas suppliers and haulers; most operate with a minimum order around 3 tons and standard lead times of 2+ business days. Next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, but exact minimums and lead times depend on the specific supplier and truck availability.
On clay-prone sites common around Tornillo, properly placed fill dirt compacted in 6-8 inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller can achieve 90-95% standard Proctor and typically has 1-3% additional post-compaction settlement. If fill dirt is placed loose or not compacted in lifts, expect higher settlement (3-10% or more), especially where moisture changes seasonally.
Fill dirt is mainly fine material and is best used as general grade fill rather than surfacing. For driveways and pads in Tornillo's hot, arid climate, use fill dirt for subgrade but place a well-draining granular base (crushed stone or road base) on top; mix-in sandy gravel or a thin layer of rock can improve drainage and reduce rutting.
You may encounter seasonal or weight restrictions on county roads or state routes; oversized or overweight loads and deliveries on restricted roads can require permits from El Paso County or TxDOT. Provide delivery route details and check with local authorities if trucks must travel on narrow or residential streets.
Suppliers commonly use a conversion range of 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt, with 1.3 tons/yd3 a typical working figure in West Texas; confirm the exact conversion with your supplier. Tri-axle dump trucks that serve Tornillo usually carry about 12-16 cubic yards (roughly 15-25 tons depending on density), while smaller trucks carry less; Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons.
A properly compacted fill dirt subgrade used under a paved surface can last for many years, but if fill dirt is exposed as a driving surface it will need maintenance more often. Expect regrading or minor infill annually to every few years in hot, arid climates, with heavier rehabilitation or top-dressing every 2-5 years depending on traffic and drainage.
Place fill dirt in thin lifts (6-8 inches), compact each lift to at least 90% standard Proctor using a vibratory plate or roller, and keep moisture near optimal for compaction. Use geotextile fabric over very soft or expansive clay to separate and stabilize subgrades, design positive drainage away from structures, and install swales or gravel sub-base where standing water is possible.
Fill dirt is cheaper per ton but performs worse as a finished driveway material: it compacts differently, holds moisture, and can rut or dust more in arid climates. Crushed limestone or road base is a better long-term surface for driveways and access roads because it provides drainage and strength; use fill dirt only as subgrade beneath a proper granular base.
Fill dirt is commonly used for general grading and landscaping around Tornillo, but for septic systems or structural foundation backfill you should verify local codes and use tested, clean fill or engineered backfill where required. For foundation or septic work, many contractors specify compacted, granular material rather than plain fill dirt to meet bearing and drainage requirements.
Provide clear site access instructions (gate codes, overhead clearance, driveway turning radius), delivery location and preferred drop area, and any road restrictions or slope concerns. Mention if you want tailgate spreading requested at checkout (drivers may do it at their discretion), confirm minimum order and lead time, and ask for a delivered tons-to-cubic-yard conversion so you order the correct volume.
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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