Fill Dirt in Hunt, TX

Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days and may be free in many areas, but rural Hunt addresses can incur an extra delivery or mileage fee and may require a larger truck or offload charge. Next-day delivery is sometimes available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee.

Prices vary by local supply, season, and haul distance, but fill dirt in West Texas commonly ranges from roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard. Fill dirt density usually falls between about 1.2 and 1.6 tons per cubic yard, so expect roughly $8 to $40 per ton as a broad guide. For an exact price for your address and delivery, request a quote through Hello Gravel.

West Texas around Hunt tends to be dry, with local soils that can include caliche and shrink-swell clays; both affect drainage and compaction. Fill dirt will compact differently when very dry or when it contains clay or caliche, so controlling moisture during placement and compacting in lifts is important. For building pads or critical projects, consider a simple soils test or consult a geotechnical engineer.

For building pads, place fill dirt in lifts of 6 to 8 inches and compact each lift to a high density (contractors often target 90-95% of standard Proctor for residential structures). For driveways, use fill dirt as subgrade only and cap with a proper base (crusher run or road base) of 4 to 6 inches compacted for the wearing surface. If the fill contains clay or caliche, tighter compaction and moisture control during placement become more important; get a local professional opinion for foundations or heavy loads.

First calculate cubic yards: cubic yards = (area in square feet * depth in inches) / 324. Then convert to tons using an estimated density of 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard (use 1.35 as a mid-range estimate). Example: to raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches: cubic yards = 1,000*6/324 ≈ 18.5 yd3, which is roughly 25 tons using 1.35 t/yd3.

Fill dirt is intended for backfill and raising grade; it is generally not a durable wearing surface because it can rut and generate dust in dry West Texas conditions. Crusher run, base material, or lime rock are denser, better-graded mixes made to lock together and form a stable, compacted driveway surface and typically perform better for traffic. For most Hunt driveways, use fill dirt for grading then finish with a structural base material for durability and drainage.

Permit and HOA requirements vary by parcel, so check with Hunt city offices or your county permit office and any HOA before bringing in large volumes or changing driveway elevations. Many municipalities require permits when fill changes drainage, raises grades near easements, or is used for building pads. If in doubt, contact your local permitting office or Hello Gravel customer service for guidance before ordering.

If fill dirt is used as the top surface, expect frequent maintenance: regrading and adding material every 1 to 3 years depending on traffic and rainfall. Erosion after heavy storms and dust in dry periods are common in West Texas, so periodic regrading and compaction will be needed. Using a proper base material on top of compacted fill will greatly extend lifespan and reduce maintenance frequency.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and trucking partners across West Texas; availability for rural Hunt addresses is generally good but can be limited by quarry location and road access. Typical lead time is 2+ business days for standard delivery and next-day if you order before noon CST with an extra fee; very remote sites may require longer lead times or an off-road fee. When you enter your zip code on Hello Gravel, we will show available suppliers, pricing, and estimated delivery windows.

Contractor rates for spreading, grading, and compacting vary, but expect roughly $50 to $150 per hour depending on machine and crew size; a small job might run a few hundred dollars while larger grading projects can be several thousand. DIY options include renting an excavator or skid steer ($200 to $500 per day) plus a plate compactor rental ($60 to $120 per day) and your time. For small jobs many homeowners can save money DIY, but for building pads or large volumes a contractor provides faster compaction and proper drainage shaping.