Fill Dirt in Highland, TX

Fill dirt is subsoil with little organic material used to raise grades, fill low spots, or build up beneath foundations and patios. In Highland and West Texas it is commonly used to level yards, create building pads, and backfill trenches; it is not usually a finished surface because it can be dusty and rill in heavy rain.

Delivered prices vary by supplier, distance, screening, and truck access, but in West Texas fill dirt commonly ranges roughly $8 to $25 per ton (about $6 to $20 per cubic yard) delivered. For an exact price for your address, get a quote through Hello Gravel since local geology and haul distance are the biggest factors.

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order; most local haulers use tri-axle dump trucks that carry about 12 to 16 cubic yards. Bulk discounts often appear at roughly 10 to 20 tons or more, but specific thresholds depend on the supplier and delivery distance — request a bulk pricing quote for large jobs.

For buried yard fill and grade changes, use standard clean subsoil (fill dirt) with minimal organics. For driveway and patio bases, choose a compactable granular base (crushed limestone or clean fill with fines) rather than loose fill dirt; screened fill dirt is better where compaction and uniformity matter, while unscreened is acceptable for rough, non-structural fills.

Use cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324, and estimate about 1.2 tons per cubic yard for fill dirt. Approximate needs: 500 sq ft — 1u0022 = 1.5 cu yd (1.9 tons), 3u0022 = 4.6 cu yd (5.6 tons), 6u0022 = 9.3 cu yd (11.1 tons). 1,000 sq ft — 1u0022 = 3.1 cu yd (3.7 tons), 3u0022 = 9.3 cu yd (11.1 tons), 6u0022 = 18.5 cu yd (22.2 tons). 2,000 sq ft — 1u0022 = 6.2 cu yd (7.4 tons), 3u0022 = 18.5 cu yd (22.2 tons), 6u0022 = 37.0 cu yd (44.4 tons). Order 5 to 10% extra to allow for compaction and waste.

In hot, dry West Texas conditions fill dirt will dry and firm up, but exposed fill can erode or form rills during heavy rain events. Proper compaction, grade control, and erosion measures (straw, silt fence, or hydroseed) will reduce settlement and washout; expect some regrading in wash-prone areas after major storms unless protected.

Regulations vary by city, county, and HOA; many jurisdictions require permits for substantial grade changes, export/import over certain volumes, or for work near floodplains. Check with Highland city planning or your county office and your HOA before ordering large loads, and confirm local truck routing and weight limits to avoid fines.

For driveways in Highland, crushed limestone or compactable crushed stone is usually the best base because it compacts well and drains; decomposed granite can work for low-traffic decorative drives but may need stabilizer. Fill dirt is the least expensive but is not recommended as a finished surface — it can rut and wash out without a proper gravel or stone topping.

Screened fill dirt is more uniform and contains fewer rocks and large clods, so it compacts more predictably and is preferred where a structural, compacted base is required. Unscreened fill dirt is fine and cheaper for large bulk fills where finish quality and compaction uniformity are less critical.

Standard Hello Gravel delivery is 2+ business days; next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. In peak season expect lead times of several days to a week depending on local supplier capacity, and tailgate spreading is available at the driver's discretion but not guaranteed.

Hiring a local crew to spread and compact fill dirt saves time and produces a more consistent result, but it adds labor costs. Small jobs with limited access often cost $150 to $500 for delivery plus spreading depending on job complexity, while larger jobs or heavy equipment can cost more; DIY with rented compaction equipment will usually be cheaper but requires skill and time — get local quotes to compare.

Clear debris and mark the desired dump area, confirm overhead clearance and driveway suitability for heavy trucks, and notify Hello Gravel of any access issues during checkout. Stake the area, mark property lines, and consider erosion controls if the fill will be exposed to runoff; communicating special instructions in the Order Notes helps drivers deliver accurately.