Fill Dirt in East Riverside - Oltorf, TX

Typical delivered fill-dirt prices in the East Riverside - Oltorf area commonly fall in the range of $12 to $25 per cubic yard (about $9 to $19 per ton), depending on moisture, quality, and delivery logistics. Final price depends on your exact address, truck access, and whether you need placement or spreading—get an on-site quote for an accurate total.

Most tri-axle dump trucks in the Texas Region carry roughly 10 to 16 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt per load. Because fill-dirt weight varies with moisture and soil type, that equals about 11 to 24 tons per truck for East Riverside - Oltorf deliveries.

Yes, plain fill-dirt is generally less expensive than crushed gravel. However, for a structural driveway base you should use crushed stone or compacted base material—fill-dirt is fine for raising grade or leveling lawn areas but will not provide the drainage or load-bearing capacity of gravel.

East Riverside - Oltorf and much of East Austin commonly have clay-rich soils and silty alluvial deposits near the river, which can hold water and settle unevenly. Because of that, homeowners often need imported fill-dirt to raise grades or engineered fill for building pads, and they usually add a separate layer of topsoil or compost if they plan to plant.

Suppliers can usually deliver to residential lots, but spreading and placement depend on truck access and the driver’s ability to safely operate on your site. Tailgate spreading may be available at the driver’s discretion; expect additional placement or labour fees when access is tight or when precise placement is requested—common placement fees in the area vary, so ask for a delivery assessment.

Most aggregate suppliers in the area will sell gravel or stone and may supply crushed rock suitable for a compacted base, but they do not usually mix cement into fill-dirt for you. If you want a soil-cement or stabilized base, contractors can mix and compact onsite; ask suppliers about crushed rock options and request a contractor referral for stabilization work.

Yes. Heavy rains can cause clay-heavy fill to compact, pond, or wash if it is not properly graded and compacted. Soil pH and fertility affect plant growth, but amendments like lime or fertilizer should be chosen after a soil test—many homeowners order topsoil or compost with their fill-dirt delivery when they plan to landscape.

Suppliers source fill-dirt from regional pits around the Austin and Central Texas area; exact source depends on availability and supplier. Many suppliers can provide a basic material description or gradation sheet on request; formal lab testing or engineered soil reports are available for an extra fee—ask your supplier or Hello Gravel rep for details before purchase.

Measure the area in square feet and multiply by the desired depth in feet to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. Because fill-dirt settles and compacts, add 10% to 20% extra when ordering and contact our material calculator or Hello Gravel team to confirm quantities for your specific project.