Fill Dirt in D'Hanis, TX

Fill dirt is generally cheaper per ton or cubic yard than decorative gravel because it is subsoil without rock or color treatments. In the D'Hanis/West Texas area you will often see lower prices for locally sourced fill dirt, but hauling distance and availability can change the final cost. Keep in mind Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order and delivery pricing depends on your zip code and supplier.

u0022Texas blacku0022 usually refers to a decorative crushed rock and is not the same as fill dirt. Fill dirt is fine-grained subsoil meant for grading and backfill, while Texas black is for appearance and surface finish. If you need a structural backfill or compaction in D'Hanis soils, ask our team for the right fill dirt or a mix suited to your project.

A typical tri-axle dump truck in our network carries about 10–12 cubic yards of loose fill (roughly 12–15 tons depending on moisture and composition). In West Texas prices for a truckload of basic fill dirt commonly range widely based on supplier, distance, and material quality, so expect a rough delivered range rather than a fixed price. Contact Hello Gravel with your zip code for an exact quote and remember our 3-ton minimum order.

To calculate, multiply area by desired depth. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 6 inches (0.5 ft) depth needs about 500 cubic feet or 18.5 cubic yards, which is roughly 22–25 tons of fill dirt depending on local soil density. Use that method to adjust depth; our material calculator can estimate yards and tons for your D'Hanis project.

Fill dirt can be compacted to a firm, load-bearing base, but it will not harden like poured concrete. In West Texas some soils contain caliche that can form a hard crust, but this is not a substitute for engineered concrete when you need structural strength. For patios, foundations, or driveways that require a solid surface, ask about engineered fill or a gravel base plus compaction and consult a builder or engineer.

Fill dirt is mostly fine-grained subsoil (sand, silt, clay) and is not graded by rock size, while G1 and 3/4u0022 are coarse, crushed rock products sized for drainage and structural bases. Use fill dirt for raising grade and backfill where you want cheap, compactable material; use G1 or 3/4u0022 for driveways, drainage layers, or where rock interlock is needed in D'Hanis' local conditions. If you are unsure which to order, our team can recommend a mix based on your project's needs.

One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. That covers about 108 sq ft at 3 inches depth, 54 sq ft at 6 inches, or 27 sq ft at 12 inches; weight is typically about 1.1–1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and local soil type. Those figures help you convert between yards and tons when ordering fill dirt for your D'Hanis property.