Fill-dirt in Glen Flora, TX

Delivered fill-dirt prices around Glen Flora, TX commonly range from about $10 to $30 per cubic yard, or roughly $8 to $20 per ton depending on moisture and compaction. Local sourcing and road access can push prices to the higher end, so get an online quote for an exact price for your zip code.

Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons, and many suppliers use tri-axle dump trucks that need clear, passable access. Remote or difficult access, long driveways, narrow gates, or off-road dumping can incur additional hauling or site-fee charges, so expect a possible small rural fee and allow 2+ business days for standard delivery.

For 1,000 square feet, you’ll need about 6.2 cubic yards at 2 inches, about 9.3 cubic yards at 3 inches, and about 12.3 cubic yards at 4 inches. Those numbers assume loose fill and do not include extra material for compaction or settling, so round up 5-10% on orders for best results.

A full-size pickup typically holds roughly 0.5 to 1 cubic yard depending on bed size and how full you load it, so one cubic yard is generally about 1 to 2 pickup loads. Keep in mind weight limits: one cubic yard of fill-dirt in West Texas often weighs around 2,000 to 2,300 lb, so hauling limits matter for small trucks.

Costs depend on your driveway width and how much prep is needed; assuming a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway with a 4u0022 fill-dirt base and 3u0022 gravel top, expect roughly 2.5 cy of fill-dirt and 1.8 cy of gravel. Materials, delivery, and basic spreading/compaction usually run in the $400 to $1,200 range in rural West Texas, with the wide range reflecting contractor availability, hauling distance, and whether you hire someone for compaction and grading.

Yes — fill-dirt is generally cheaper per cubic yard than gravel and is best used to raise grades, fill low spots, or create a base layer. Choose fill-dirt for bulk leveling and grade work; use gravel when you need a stable, permeable wearing surface (driveways, paths) or better drainage — often a compacted fill-dirt base topped with crushed stone is the right approach.

You can place fill-dirt over turf or loose soil, but best practice in Glen Flora is to remove sod or scarify the surface, add geotextile where needed, and compact in lifts to avoid long-term settling. Suppliers sometimes offer tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion, but spreading and mechanical compaction are not guaranteed services; plan to hire a local contractor if you need full grading and compaction.

Locally, 'poor man's concrete' usually refers to compacted fill-dirt or a crushed-stone base topped with gravel to create an inexpensive, hard surface. In West Texas conditions, suppliers and contractors often recommend a layered approach: well-compacted fill-dirt for grade, a geotextile if soft ground is present, then 3 to 4 inches of crusher-run or compactable gravel for strength and drainage rather than relying on fill-dirt alone.

Some local suppliers will make smaller deliveries, but availability varies in rural areas and small loads may carry higher per-unit delivery fees. Hello Gravel’s standard lead time is 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST (an extra fee may apply), so confirm small-load availability and timing when you request a quote.

Provide your property address, gate width, driveway or dump location dimensions, and the area to be filled (length and width) plus desired depth in inches. Include clear photos showing access from the road, any overhead lines or tight turns, where you want the material dumped, and a phone number — that information helps suppliers size trucks, confirm access, and give an accurate delivery and installation estimate.