Fill Dirt in Cass County, TX

Material and delivery prices vary by supplier and how far the truck travels, but expect fill-dirt material to commonly fall in the range of about $8 to $30 per ton in East Texas. Delivery fees for Cass County are often $0 to $200 depending on distance, truck type, and access; Hello Gravel offers free delivery in many areas and next-day delivery options (orders before noon CST) with possible additional fees. Minimum orders start at 3 tons, and the final price is confirmed at checkout after you enter your zip code.

A 50 x 12 ft driveway is 600 sq ft. For a 4-inch layer you need about 7.4 cubic yards (roughly 9 to 10 tons); for a 6-inch layer you need about 11.1 cubic yards (roughly 13 to 14 tons). Always add 10-15% extra for compaction and waste and confirm your depth with your contractor or our sales team.

Hello Gravel works with trusted local suppliers and haulers that serve Cass County, but specific supplier availability varies by zip code. Next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; same-day delivery may be possible in some areas by request but is not guaranteed and depends on local supplier and truck schedules. Enter your zip code on our site or call 855-241-8884 so we can check real-time availability and give you firm options.

Generally no: typical fill-dirt often contains fines and organic matter that can settle or shrink in East Texas' expansive clay soils, so it is not recommended as structural backfill for foundations. For foundation backfill you should use engineered fill or clean, compactable material specified by a geotechnical engineer or required by local building codes. Check with your engineer or the county building department before using fill-dirt for structural backfill.

Fill-dirt with higher clay content can hold water, become soft, and settle after heavy rain common in East Texas. It is not as free-draining as crushed stone; for areas that need good drainage, cap fill-dirt with a layer of crushed stone or install proper drainage swales. Proper compaction and grading to slope water away from structures will reduce settling and drainage problems.

Fill-dirt is usually cheaper per ton but is less durable and susceptible to rutting, settling, and poor drainage. Crushed limestone or other crushed stone products cost more up front but provide better drainage, compaction, and longevity for driveways, so they usually last longer and require less ongoing maintenance. For a long-term driveway solution in Cass County, most contractors recommend a crushed-stone surface over untreated fill-dirt.

Local contractors will sometimes use compacted fill-dirt to rebuild grades or as a subgrade material, but for the wearing surface they typically prefer crushed rock or recycled base material. Proper compaction and drainage are essential if fill-dirt is used, and contractors often follow up with a layer of stone for traffic durability. Talk to local road contractors to match the material to the road use and expected traffic.

Permit requirements vary by town and whether your property is in unincorporated Cass County; activities that disturb more than a certain area, affect drainage, impact wetlands, or tie into public roads can trigger county or city permits. You may also need permits related to septic systems, floodplain restrictions, or right-of-way permits for truck access. Contact the Cass County permitting office or your city planning department and review any HOA rules before placing large deliveries.

Costs vary by contractor, equipment, and job complexity; expect machine-and-operator rates around $40 to $150 per hour for skid-steer or small excavator work and compaction equipment rental with operator often in the $75 to $150 per hour range. Some drivers will tailgate-spread at their discretion for a small fee or no fee, but professional spreading and compaction typically works out to roughly $5 to $15 per ton in addition to labor hours. Get written local quotes — prices change with access, slope, and the amount of finish grading required.

Yes, fill-dirt can be used to build up low spots or regrade a yard, but consider East Texas clay behavior and add drainage or a gravel cap where needed. Calculate volume by multiplying the area (in square feet) by the desired depth (in feet) to get cubic feet, divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards, and multiply by about 1.2 tons per cubic yard to estimate tons; then add 10-15% for settling and compaction. You can also use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our sales team for a site-specific estimate.