Fill Dirt in Florence, TX

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and volume, but in the Florence/West Texas area delivered fill dirt commonly falls roughly in the range of $12–$40 per cubic yard (or about $15–$45 per ton). Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, and many deliveries include free delivery depending on your zip code; next-day delivery and remote deliveries may carry extra fees. For an exact price for your address, request a quote through Hello Gravel so we can match you with local suppliers and provide a firm total.

Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers serving Florence (Williamson County) and nearby West Texas areas, so you can buy bulk fill dirt online and schedule delivery. Delivery is normally by tri-axle dump truck; standard delivery takes 2+ business days, next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and rural or long-haul drops may incur additional charges. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team to see which local suppliers serve your property and for a tailored delivery estimate.

To raise 1,000 square feet by 6 inches (0.5 ft) you need about 500 cubic feet, which is about 18.5 cubic yards (500 / 27 = 18.5). Using a typical fill dirt conversion of roughly 1.3–1.5 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 24–28 tons; a common estimate is about 26 tons. Order 10% extra (for settlement and compaction) so plan on ~20–21 cubic yards or about 29–32 tons and confirm the supplier's density to get a precise tonnage.

No — fill dirt is useful for raising grade and filling low spots, but it is not the best final base for a driveway in Florence’s clay-heavy soils. In hot West Texas with expansive clays, you want a well-draining, crushed-stone base (like crusher run or crushed rock) over properly compacted subgrade and often a geotextile to separate soils. Use fill dirt to build up and shape the site, then place and compact engineered base material to provide a stable, long-lasting driveway surface.

Use fill dirt to raise or level your site and create the subgrade, but use crusher run (or similar crushed base) as the structural base and driving surface. Crusher run compacts well, sheds water, and resists rutting better than loose fill dirt—important on Florence’s clay soils and during heavy rains. In short, fill dirt is for bulk volume and grading; crusher run is for the load-bearing base and driveway surface.

Yes — for any structural pad or foundation you should work with a qualified contractor and a geotechnical engineer when required; compaction testing (field density tests) is standard practice to make sure fill is placed and compacted to the required specification. Hello Gravel supplies the material but does not perform engineered compaction or testing; for foundations, ask your builder or engineer for compaction requirements and testing frequency before ordering material.

Fill dirt used as the driving surface will not last well—it will rut, track, and erode, especially during heavy West Texas rains. If used only as subgrade under a compacted base and surface rock, the assembly can last many years with proper construction; routine maintenance includes grading, topping surface rock as needed, and keeping drainage functioning. For best longevity, cover compacted fill with 4–6 inches of compacted base rock and maintain drainage away from the driveway.

Yes — fill dirt can be used to build berms, regrade slopes, or create swales to direct water away from structures, but correct design and stabilization are critical in West Texas where intense rain events can cause erosion. Combine fill with slopes that shed water safely, geotextile, vegetation, retaining walls, or riprap as needed, and avoid simply piling loose soil at the bottom of a slope. Check local drainage ordinances and consider hiring a drainage or civil contractor for significant slope work.

For non-structural landscaping, a minimum compacted fill thickness of 6 inches may be used, but for driveway subgrades and parking pads we recommend 8–12 inches of properly compacted fill as a guideline. On top of that, add 4–6 inches of compacted base rock (crusher run) and a suitable surface layer, depending on traffic. Requirements change with soil conditions and load, so confirm thickness with your contractor or engineer for heavy vehicles or poor soils.

Permit rules vary: small private deposits often need no permit, but larger fills, work in floodplains, alterations to drainage, or projects in subdivisions/HOAs may require city or Williamson County permits and erosion-control measures. If your driveway connects to a state road you may need TxDOT approval. Before you order, check with Florence City Hall, Williamson County permitting, and your HOA, or ask Hello Gravel for guidance on common local requirements for your zip code.