Fill Dirt in Conroe, TX

In Conroe, delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $12 to $35 per ton (roughly $15 to $45 per cubic yard), depending on supplier, moisture content, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and regional sourcing means prices can vary; get an exact delivered price by checking your zip code and requesting a quote.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in this area usually carries about 12 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 13 to 17 tons depending on moisture). For Conroe jobs, a full truckload material cost plus delivery typically falls between a few hundred to over a thousand dollars; exact pricing depends on material rates, truck size, and whether a delivery fee applies, so request a firm quote for your address.

You can buy bulk fill dirt from local suppliers connected through Hello Gravel; we source regionally from trusted haulers around Conroe. Standard delivery is 2+ business days, next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and same-day service is rare but possible depending on local supplier schedules—contact customer service or check availability for your zip code.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 7 to 8 tons); to raise by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 22 to 23 tons). Using local Conroe price ranges ($12-$35/ton), a 2-inch lift might cost roughly $90 to $280 for material delivered, while a 6-inch lift could run about $260 to $800; add spreading and compaction labor if you want the driver or a contractor to do it.

Fill dirt is usually cheaper by volume than crushed stone, but it is not a good long-term driveway base because it compacts and retains water. For a durable, budget-conscious driveway in Conroe’s humid climate, use compacted granular fill or limestone base topped with crushed stone; fill dirt is fine for raising grade or backfill but not as a finished driveway base.

You can place fill dirt on top of existing soil for simple grade adjustments, but site prep improves results: remove organic topsoil, roughen or tack the surface, add fill in lifts and compact each layer to avoid future settling. For projects near drainage areas or structures in Conroe’s clay-prone soils, call our team for guidance on compaction and any needed geotextile or subbase.

For small patches, bags from a retail store can work, but they become expensive for larger jobs. For most Conroe homeowners and contractors, bulk delivery by dump truck is the most cost-effective option once you need several cubic yards; Hello Gravel’s minimum is 3 tons, and truck delivery lowers per-unit cost compared with bags or multiple pickup trips.

Suppliers can provide estimates. As a rule of thumb, 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches equals about 6.2 cubic yards. One 50-lb bag is roughly 0.4 to 0.5 cubic feet, so you would need about 340 to 420 50-lb bags to equal the same volume; for accuracy, ask your supplier for a site-specific estimate and allow extra for compaction and grading.

Many local suppliers offer different grades of fill; typical 'fill dirt' is subsoil with some clay and is best for filling and raising grade but not for drainage. If you need material to improve drainage or backfill around foundations, ask for clean granular fill or washed rock

To get a firm quote, suppliers need driveway length, width, desired base and top thickness, and site access details. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway with 4 inches of compacted fill dirt base requires about 2.5 cubic yards; Hello Gravel can provide a precise delivered price and recommend whether a granular base would be better for longevity in Conroe's climate.