Fill Dirt in Four Corners, TX

Fill-dirt is inexpensive, low-organic soil used to raise grade, fill holes, and backfill foundations. In Four Corners it is best for leveling yards, building pads below the finish surface, and filling utility trenches, but it is not a substitute for a structural base material under driveways or exposed surfaces.

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Four Corners area commonly range from about $8 to $18 per ton depending on material quality, haul distance, and moisture content. Hello Gravel shows local rates in checkout, and many areas may qualify for free delivery or discounted haul when you meet minimums.

For driveways over clay we recommend using a select or structural fill (well-graded, low-organic, sandy/gravelly fill) to improve drainage and reduce shrink-swell. Plain fill-dirt can be used to set grades, but for the driveway surface and base you should use crusher-run or crushed limestone on top of that select fill for stability and water resistance.

Calculate volume: area x depth. For 1,000 sq ft at 6 inches: 1,000 x 0.5 ft = 500 cubic feet = 18.5 cubic yards; multiply by roughly 1.2 tons per cubic yard for fill-dirt = about 22 to 24 tons. Always order 5-10% extra to allow for compaction and settling, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum.

Hello Gravel partners with local quarries and haulers that source regional fill-dirt for Four Corners customers, and the platform will show supplier options after you enter your zip code. Typical minimums are 3 tons for truck delivery through Hello Gravel, while direct quarry loads or specialized materials may require larger minimums (often 10-20 tons) depending on the supplier.

Fill-dirt compacts but performance varies with moisture and particle size; sandy/gravelly fills compact more reliably than high-plastic clay. Contractors in Texas typically place fill in 6-8 inch lifts and aim for 90-95% of maximum dry density (per proctor tests) for structural work; ask your contractor for lift thickness and target percent when hiring compaction services.

Loose fill-dirt, especially fine clay, can erode or wash out in heavy rains common to the region if left exposed. Use erosion controls like temporary silt fencing, straw, fast-establishing grass seed, or a gravel wearing surface; for slopes or drainage channels consider geotextile, riprap, or vegetation to reduce washout and maintenance.

Typical add-ons vary: long-haul delivery can add per-ton or per-mile fees, tailgate spreading may be offered for a modest fee (often $50-$150) and machine spreading/compaction or roller work is commonly quoted by the hour ($150-$500/day) or per-job. Hello Gravel displays delivery fees up front; for spreading and compaction you should get contractor estimates because prices depend on site access and job complexity.

Fill-dirt is good for raising grade and backfill but is not ideal as a finished driveway surface or structural base. For driveways and building pads in clay-prone Four Corners soils, crusher-run or crushed limestone provide better drainage, load-bearing capacity, and resistance to rutting and washout; a common approach is select fill to set grade, then a compacted base of crusher-run or crushed limestone on top.