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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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 Van Horn Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Van Horn, with a city population of 2,344 and located within a West Texas region that is part of a metro area of 2.7+ million, is experiencing steady growth at about 0.85% annually. The climate here is semi-arid—Van Horn averages 263 sunny days a year and just 13.25 inches of rainfall—so homeowners and builders often plan projects around dust control, drainage, and soil stability. As new driveways, pads, terraces, and yard regrades appear with incremental development, demand for reliable bulk materials rises. Many homeowners seek quality aggregates to create a stable base, correct grades, and prevent erosion in a landscape where heavy rains are rare but intense when they occur. Fill dirt is a straightforward, cost-effective material for bringing grades up, filling low spots, and creating a compactable base before topsoil or pavement. In Van Horn's dry climate and hardiness zone 8a, well-draining, well-graded fill dirt helps limit settling and reduces the potential for surface runoff during sudden storms. Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers so you get regionally sourced fill dirt that matches local geology, with online ordering, scheduled delivery via dump trucks, and standard delivery in 2+ business days (next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST). We help homeowners pick the right quantities and timing so your fill work proceeds smoothly without extra trips to the yard.Popular Projects in Van Horn This Season
- Fill Dirt Yard Leveling25 tons
- Fill Dirt Driveway Base60 tons
- Fill Dirt Building Pad250 tons
- Fill Dirt Septic Raise40 tons
- Fill Dirt Foundation Backfill80 tons
Van Horn Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 2,344
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 13.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 263/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.85% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Van Horn Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Compaction Limits
Summer Tip: In Van Horn's dry conditions, place fill dirt in thin lifts, moisten slightly, and compact thoroughly to reduce future settling. Ask for locally sourced material to match native soils and improve compatibility with existing ground.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Van Horn Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Van Horn.
Expect delivered fill dirt prices in the Van Horn/West Texas area to vary by distance and material quality; a common range is about $10 to $30 per ton delivered, with higher costs for long hauls or clean/engineered fill. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order, standard delivery is 2+ business days, and full truckloads (about 10 to 14 tons on a tri-axle) usually lower the per-ton price. Always get a local quote through our site to confirm current pricing for your zip code.
For driveways and pads in Van Horn, start with low-organic, well-graded compactable fill (subsoil free of roots and trash). For a driveway, place compacted fill as a sublayer but finish with road base or crusher run for strength and drainage; for a building pad, use engineered fill placed in lifts and compacted to the spec from a geotech (often 90 to 95 percent standard proctor). If structural work is planned, ask your engineer for specific gradation and compaction requirements.
Van Horn's hot, dry summers and windy conditions cause rapid drying, which can lead to cracking and wind erosion if material is left loose. Intense summer storms and flash floods can erode or wash unprotected fill on slopes or low spots, so plan erosion controls and compaction before rain season. Proper moisture conditioning during placement and staged compaction are critical to reduce long-term settlement in this environment.
Major grading, site elevation changes, or earthwork that affects drainage often requires approval from the City of Van Horn or Culberson County, and driveways onto state roads need TxDOT permits. Small residential top-ups are usually fine, but always check local building and floodplain rules before ordering large volumes. When in doubt, contact the city or county planning office or ask our team for guidance.
A simple rule of thumb for local fill dirt is about 4 tons per 1,000 square feet for each inch of depth. That means 1,000 sq ft at 3 inches needs roughly 12 tons, and at 6 inches needs roughly 24 tons. For accurate ordering on uneven ground, measure area and depth and request a site-based estimate or use Hello Gravel's calculator.
Van Horn is a small, remote market so local suppliers may be limited and some materials may be trucked in from larger West Texas sources; that can affect delivery lead time and minimums. Hello Gravel connects you to local haulers and suppliers and has a 3-ton minimum; compaction and installation are typically offered by local contractors rather than material haulers, though some suppliers or contractors can bundle placement and compacting for a fee. Ask about combined delivery-plus-installation pricing when you get a quote.
Expect some settlement during the first 6 to 12 months as fill consolidates, with the most noticeable change after the first big rain. Low-traffic areas may need a top-up or light regrading every 1 to 3 years, while driveways or high-traffic pads usually require a more durable base material on top and less frequent topping. Regularly check for erosion after storms and repair small gullies before they grow.
Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option but is not engineered for surface strength or drainage, so it is prone to rutting and erosion under vehicle traffic. Road base or crusher run is a compactable, graded aggregate designed to form a durable driveway surface and is a better long-term choice for driveways and ranch roads in West Texas. Decomposed granite gives a different look and drains well but is typically not as load-bearing as a properly compacted road base.
Yes. Avoid placing large volumes of fill during active storm seasons or right before anticipated heavy rains because flash floods can wash loose material and interfere with compaction. The drier late spring and fall windows are often best for hauling and compacting in Van Horn, when moisture control and drying are easier to manage. Also plan work early enough to allow settlement and re-compaction before paving or final surfacing.
Ask for clean, low-organic fill with no vegetation, construction debris, or large root balls; suppliers can describe the subsoil source and whether it contains clay, sand, or rock. For structural pads request engineered fill with a gradation specification and a target compaction value (often 90 to 95 percent standard proctor) and consider requesting moisture conditioning and compaction testing. For simple yard fill, ask for 'compactable subsoil' and confirm there are no oversized rocks or trash.
Clear a logical drop area with good truck access, mark underground utilities and keep overhead lines in mind; tri-axle trucks need room to approach and dump. Note the preferred drop location in Order Notes, request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to try it (subject to their discretion), and protect exposed fill with erosion controls if rain is forecast. If your property is remote, communicate gate codes, road conditions, and turnaround constraints to avoid delivery delays or extra fees.
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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