Fill Dirt in Devine, TX

Typical delivered fill dirt prices in the Devine/West Texas area usually fall in a broad range because of distance, screening, and truck size. Expect roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard for common unscreened fill dirt and about $12 to $35 per ton as a general guide; screened or specialty blends can cost more. Get an exact quote in checkout by entering your zip code and delivery address.

Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (square feet * inches of fill) / 324, and 1 cubic yard of fill dirt is roughly 1.3 tons (approximate). Examples: to raise 500 sq ft by 2u0022, 4u0022, 6u0022 you need about 3.1 yd3 (4.0 tons), 6.2 yd3 (8.0 tons), and 9.3 yd3 (12.0 tons). For 1,000 sq ft those volumes double (6.2 yd3/8.0 tons, 12.4 yd3/16.0 tons, 18.5 yd3/24.0 tons) and for 2,000 sq ft they double again (12.4 yd3/16.0 tons, 24.7 yd3/32.0 tons, 37.0 yd3/48.0 tons).

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers in the Devine/West Texas area and the product listing will note screened versus unscreened options when available. Many suppliers deliver by tri-axle dump and some offer tailgate spreading, but spreading is performed at the driver’s discretion and should be requested in the order notes. If you need screened material or dedicated spreading, ask for those services when you request a quote so suppliers can confirm availability and pricing.

Fill dirt works well for raising grade and filling holes, but West Texas climate and local caliche/clayey soils affect performance: dry heat can cause shrinkage and heavy rains can cause erosion if not compacted and graded. For driveways, fill dirt alone is not a structural wearing course; place and compact fill dirt as a base then finish with road base or crusher run for durability. Expect some settling over time unless you compact in lifts and address drainage.

City and county rules can restrict heavy hauling on certain local roads and may require permits for oversized or overweight loads; homeowners should check with the City of Devine and Medina County before scheduling very large deliveries. Also confirm any HOA, driveway, or utility-locate requirements and notify contractors of weight limits on private or rural roads. For most homeowner orders under a few truckloads, standard delivery proceeds without special permits, but always verify if you plan multiple deliveries or work near sensitive roads.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper than crusher run or road base and is ideal for raising grade or filling voids where planting is not intended, but it does not provide a stable, wearing surface. Crusher run or road base is more expensive but compacts into a firm, durable base for driveways and requires less maintenance. Topsoil costs more than fill dirt and is necessary for lawns and planting because it contains organic matter; for many projects you use fill dirt to build grade and then cap with topsoil or road base depending on the use.

Most local deliveries to Devine use tri-axle dump trucks or 10- to 14-yard end-dump trucks, each load typically holding about 10 to 14 cubic yards. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and delivery fees vary by distance, access difficulty, and number of truckloads; many areas offer free delivery inside a service radius but confirm at checkout. If you need spreading, request it at checkout and note that drivers perform spreading at their discretion.

Contractors recommend placing fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts and compacting each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reduce future settling. Ensure positive drainage by grading with at least a 2% slope away from foundations, and consider a geotextile fabric over soft subgrade for improved stability. For driveways, finish with an appropriate base (crusher run or road base) and maintain good surface drainage to prevent erosion.

Yes. Heavy rain periods can delay deliveries and make sites muddy, while high construction demand in spring and summer can increase prices and lead times. Plan projects during drier windows when possible and request delivery dates early to lock in availability.

Warranties and return policies vary by supplier; most will note tolerances on delivered volume and material descriptions on the delivery ticket. Hello Gravel helps manage issues—if material or quantity differs from your order, contact our customer service promptly so we can work with the supplier to resolve it. Keep in mind natural materials vary by region, so exact color and texture cannot be guaranteed.