Fill Dirt in Collinsville, TX

Fill dirt is clean subsoil with little organic matter used to raise or level ground. In Collinsville, use it for building up low spots, creating level pads for sheds or garages, and filling utility trenches where topsoil or vegetation is not needed. It is not intended as a finished surface for driveways or landscaping without a proper cap material on top.

For residential quantities in the Collinsville/West Texas area, delivered fill dirt typically runs about $12 to $30 per ton, depending on haul distance, supplier, and moisture/quality. Prices can swing outside that range for very short runs, long drives, or special material requests, so check zip-specific quotes for the most accurate pricing.

Hello Gravel partners with local West Texas suppliers and haulers to serve Collinsville residents; availability depends on your zip code. The fastest way to get bulk pricing is to enter your address on Hello Gravel, or call our team so we can return multiple local quotes and show delivered price and available delivery dates.

Hello Gravel’s network commonly delivers fill dirt to Collinsville by tri-axle dump truck, with a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is 2+ business days with free delivery in many areas; next-day delivery is possible for orders before noon CST with an extra fee. Additional fees may apply for long hauls, tight access, or if a smaller truck is required.

Small deliveries for yard regrading usually do not require a permit, but larger grading projects can trigger city or Cooke County requirements. Check Collinsville City Hall or Cooke County planning for thresholds on grading, fill depths, or changes to drainage; if in doubt, contact local building/permits before bringing in loads.

Measure the area (square feet) and multiply by the desired depth (feet) to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. In West Texas practice, estimate about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for typical fill dirt; so tons = cubic yards x 1.2. Add 5-15% extra to allow for settlement and compaction.

For small areas use a plate compactor or rented vibrating plate; for larger areas, use a vibratory roller or sheepsfoot roller with a compaction contractor. Place fill in 4-6 inch lifts, lightly moisten if the soil is too dry, and compact each lift to minimize future settlement. Because West Texas soils can be clayey or variable, controlling moisture and compacting in lifts is especially important.

Fill dirt is designed to raise or fill and is not a good wearing surface for driveways. For a durable driveway in Collinsville, use roadbase or crusher run as the structural layer and cap with 3/4u0022 gravel or surface material. You can use screened fill dirt beneath the structural base for bulk raising, but always place and compact the structural base on top of the fill dirt.

Collinsville’s semi-arid West Texas climate usually means less frequent freeze-thaw cycles but occasional heavy rains, so poor grading can cause rapid erosion or drainage problems. Grade the site to shed water away from structures, keep slopes at manageable angles, and consider placing geotextile and surface material or vegetation to protect exposed fill. For steeper slopes or runoff areas, add erosion control like mulch blankets, riprap, or seeded grass as appropriate.

Well-compacted fill dirt used beneath a proper base will be stable for years, but loose or uncompacted fill will settle over the first year and may need top-up. Fill dirt as a surface will erode and rut easily, so plan to cap it with roadbase, crusher run, or topsoil and surface gravel for driveways and yards. Inspect newly filled areas after major rains and add or regrade material where settlement or erosion occurs.

Local contractor rates vary, but a typical range for machine spreading and compaction is about $75 to $200 per hour including operator for small to mid-size jobs. Some contractors will price per load (often $100 to $350 per truckload) or offer flat job quotes; prices depend on site access, lift thickness, and required equipment. Get multiple written estimates and confirm whether hauling, site prep, and compaction are included.