Fill Dirt in Jacksboro, TX

Yes—fill dirt is usually cheaper than gravel because it is unprocessed soil used for grading and backfill rather than a crushed, processed aggregate. Prices in Jacksboro and the surrounding West Texas area vary with local availability, but expect fill dirt to cost less per cubic yard or ton than decorative or base gravels. Get an exact price and delivery estimate through our quote tool since local sourcing and truckload minimums affect cost.

Most fill dirt in the Jacksboro/West Texas area is brown to tan and can include clay, silt, and caliche; a true black fill dirt is uncommon. Color and texture vary by supplier and the underlying geology, so if color matters, note your preference in Order Notes and we will try to match local material. Keep in mind photos can differ from delivered material due to natural variation.

Costs vary, but a tri-axle dump truck in the Jacksboro area typically carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (actual tons vary with moisture and material). A single truckload price for fill dirt in West Texas commonly ranges from a few hundred dollars to under $1,000; exact pricing depends on supplier, distance, and required quantity. Request a quote through Hello Gravel for an accurate, up-to-date price and delivery window.

The amount depends on the depth you need. Use this rule: cubic yards = (square feet * depth in inches) / 324; for 1,000 sq ft that is about 3.1 yd3 at 1 inch, 6.2 yd3 at 2 inches, 12.3 yd3 at 4 inches, and 18.5 yd3 at 6 inches. Order a little extra (5-10%) for settlement and spillage, and contact Hello Gravel if you want help calculating for a specific project in Jacksboro.

No — standard fill dirt will not harden like concrete. It can be compacted to make a firmer base, and contractors sometimes stabilize soil with additives (lime, cement, or aggregate) to create a load-bearing base, but that is a separate process. If you need a surface that behaves like concrete, ask for stabilized base material or crushed aggregate and discuss compaction with a local contractor.

Coverage depends on depth: at 2 inches, 1 cubic yard covers about 162 sq ft; at 3 inches about 108 sq ft; at 4 inches about 81 sq ft. For landscaping or grading projects in Jacksboro, pick the depth you plan to spread and use those figures to estimate how many cubic yards you need. Remember compaction reduces final volume, so order extra if you will be compacting the material.

Fill dirt is loose, fine material (soil, clay, silt, sometimes caliche) used for filling and grading, while G1 and 3/4u0022 are sized crushed stone used for structural bases and drainage. Gravel sizes are specified and chosen for stability and drainage; fill dirt is chosen to raise grade or backfill trenches. For driveways or structural bases in Jacksboro, contractors usually prefer crushed stone or aggregate base rather than fill dirt.