Fill Dirt in Fresno, TX

Prices vary by supplier and distance, but in West Texas near Fresno delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $12 to $30 per ton, with delivery fees often between $50 and $150 depending on haul distance and truck size. Hello Gravel shows exact pricing for your zip code at checkout, and we require a 3-ton minimum order; some orders qualify for free delivery.

For driveways in hot, West Texas conditions choose clean, low-organic structural fill or 'select' fill that compacts well and drains reasonably. Fill dirt alone is not a good wearing surface; build up with select fill for grade then top with crusher run or 3/4u0022 crushed stone for a durable driveway.

Calculate the volume by multiplying your area in square feet by 0.1667 (2 inches = 0.1667 feet) to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons, so a 1,000 sq ft yard raised 2 inches needs roughly 6.2 cubic yards or about 7.5 to 8.5 tons. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or request a quote for an exact number based on local material density.

Fill dirt can be used for backfill around septic tanks if it is free of organic material and properly placed in lifts, but local health and building codes often have specific soil and compaction rules. Proper compaction is typically done in 4 to 6-inch lifts with mechanical equipment to achieve uniform support, so check county septic regulations and consult your installer before ordering.

Crusher run (crushed stone with fines) is usually the better choice for a driveway surface because it compacts tightly and sheds water. Use fill dirt only to raise or grade the subbase; then install a compacted layer of crusher run or 3/4u0022 crushed stone as the wearing surface for long-term durability in Fresno's climate.

If fill dirt is used as the top surface, expect erosion, rutting, and tracking within months, especially after heavy rain. A properly built base that uses compacted fill for grade and a gravel wearing surface can go years with routine maintenance; frequency depends on traffic, rainfall events, and how well the base was prepared.

Many building departments in West Texas require engineered or select fill and documented compaction tests for building pads rather than generic fill dirt. Requirements vary by city or county, so check with Fresno's building or permitting office and provide your inspector or engineer with supplier documentation if an engineered fill is required.

Fill dirt can help regrade your yard to direct water away from foundations, but it may not improve permeability on heavy clay soils by itself. For better drainage in clay areas use free-draining materials (sand/gravel) in critical zones, install swales or French drains, and combine grading with appropriate fill to manage runoff.

Pick-up can save on delivery fees if you have a suitable truck and labor, but Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and often negotiates local delivery rates that can be competitive. Compare the per-ton price plus your own hauling costs and time; use our checkout to see delivered pricing for your address and contact our team if you plan to pick up so we can confirm availability.

For a garage slab, fill used under the slab should be low-organic, properly graded, and compacted in 4 to 6-inch lifts, typically to around 90 to 95 percent of standard proctor density as specified by an engineer. Because West Texas soils can be expansive, get a site-specific recommendation from a geotechnical engineer and order select or structural fill from Hello Gravel when engineered fill is required.