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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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Van Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Van is a small but growing West Texas city with a city population of 4,580, and it sits inside a larger metro area with a metro area population of 2.5+ million. With a steady growth rate of 2.43% annually, demand for home projects, driveways, and small-scale construction is on the rise. Van's climate features about 228 sunny days per year, an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, and a USDA hardiness zone of 8b; these conditions mean soils can dry quickly between storms but can also experience runoff and erosion during heavy rains. Homeowners in Van look for dependable, locally sourced aggregates to stabilize grades, improve drainage, and create buildable pads—making quality fill materials an important part of many projects.Popular Projects in Van This Season
- Backyard Grade Fill Dirt20 tons
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt6 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt40 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
Van Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 4,580
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.43% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Van Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Because Van averages an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, compact and slope fill dirt for good drainage, and choose locally sourced material to better match native soils and reduce settling.
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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 - Van Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Van.
In Van and surrounding West Texas, delivered fill dirt for small residential orders typically ranges from about $10 to $30 per ton, depending on screening, moisture, and haul distance. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons and standard delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee. Prices can be higher for long rural hauls, specialty screened material, or if spreading or grading is added.
Both screened (clean) and unscreened (raw) fill dirt are commonly available from pits and landscape suppliers serving Van and nearby towns like Canton and Tyler. Typical lead times through Hello Gravel are 2+ business days for standard delivery, with some suppliers able to do next-day if ordered before noon CST; screened material can add a day or two depending on availability. Always check your zip code on our site and note screening requests in Order Notes so suppliers can confirm lead time.
A good rule of thumb for fill dirt in Van is about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard loose; plan on roughly 1.4 tons per cubic yard when ordering to allow for typical moisture and hauling variations. If you compact the fill, the weight per cubic yard increases, so confirm whether your contractor measures loose or compacted volume. When in doubt, use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team for a quick estimate.
Fill dirt is fine for raising grade or backfilling but is not the best long-term driveway base in Van’s hot, dry climate because it can settle and create dust. For driveways, contractors in West Texas usually recommend crusher run, 3/4" minus, or recycled concrete for a stable, well-draining base that compacts solidly. Use fill dirt only under structural base layers or for non-driving areas, then cap with a proper aggregate base and compact thoroughly.
Local contractors commonly compact fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts with a plate compactor for small areas and a vibratory roller for larger jobs. Target compaction for non-structural fills is often 85% to 90% relative compaction, while structural or engineered fills may require 90% to 95% as specified by an engineer. Moisture conditioning and compacting each lift improves stability—ask your contractor for test results if the fill supports foundations or pavement.
Yes, large grading or fill projects in Van or Van Zandt County may trigger local permitting, especially if they affect drainage, wetlands, or public rights-of-way. Homeowners should check with the City of Van and Van Zandt County building or planning office before major fills and confirm any setback, stormwater, or erosion-control requirements. For routine small fills and landscaping, permits are less common, but it is your responsibility to verify local rules before delivery.
Fill dirt by itself is not an effective long-term erosion control on slopes—loose soil can wash away during heavy West Texas storms. For slope stabilization, contractors prefer engineered solutions like riprap for channels, erosion-control blankets, hydroseeding, or a topsoil layer with vegetation; fill dirt can be used as backing material but should be protected by a cover system. Consider drainage fixes and native drought-tolerant plants to reduce erosion in Van's climate.
Common add-ons include tailgate spreading (driver discretion), dump placement requests, bobcat or skid-steer spreading, and grading/compaction by a contractor. Tailgate spreading is often requested at checkout but is not guaranteed; hired spreading and grading rates vary locally—expect contractor rates commonly in the $50 to $150 per hour range depending on equipment and scope. Ask for itemized quotes through Hello Gravel so you can compare delivered material cost plus any onsite labor.
Contractors often blend fill dirt with topsoil when the goal is to raise grades but still support plantings; common mixes for planting beds are roughly 30% fill dirt to 70% topsoil to retain nutrient and water-holding capacity. For subgrade raising where vegetation is not required, a higher fill dirt percentage is fine, but for lawns and gardens use more topsoil or amend the mix with compost. In Van's dry climate, add organic matter and choose drought-tolerant plants when finalizing soil mixes.
Yes. Heavy rains, muddy driveways, or flash-flood risk in West Texas can delay deliveries or prevent trucks from accessing rural properties, and extremely dry, dusty conditions can affect material handling. Standard delivery windows are 2+ business days, but suppliers may adjust schedules during storm seasons or extreme heat; next-day delivery is possible for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. When you place an order, note access concerns and contact our team if severe weather is expected so we can coordinate with the hauler.
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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