Fill Dirt in Kendall County, TX

Prices vary with haul distance, site access, and the amount you need, but expect a ballpark range of about $15 to $35 per ton delivered in the Texas Hill Country. Additional fees can include tough access charges, spreading requests, and compaction or haul surcharges for remote ranch addresses. The fastest way to get an accurate price is to check your zip code on Hello Gravel and request a quote.

For building up a slope use compactible, low-organic fill-dirt or select fill (clean fill) that contains some clay or fines to lock in when compacted. In Kendall County's Hill Country conditions, avoid using topsoil or high-organic materials as structural fill because they settle and wash out; consider geotextile fabric and tiered benches on steeper slopes to reduce erosion. Ask for material notes when ordering so suppliers match your project needs.

Fill-dirt can be used for backfill or to raise a slab subgrade only if it is clean (low organic content), placed in controlled lifts, and mechanically compacted to an engineered spec. Local codes or an engineer may require tested 'structural fill' or compaction reports for building foundations in Kendall County, so check with your engineer and the county building office before relying on unconsolidated fill. When in doubt, use a contractor who offers compaction testing.

Calculate volume: 20 ft x 30 ft x 0.5 ft = 300 cubic feet, which is about 11.1 cubic yards. Fill-dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard, so you will need roughly 13 to 18 tons; add 10-20% extra for compaction and settling and you should budget for about 15 to 20 tons. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or ask our team to get a precise estimate for your site conditions.

Fill-dirt is usually a subgrade material, not the wearing surface; when properly compacted and topped with suitable surface aggregate (like crushed limestone or road base), the fill beneath can last decades. If left exposed as the surface, fill-dirt will erode and rut during heavy rains and require regrading within a season or two. Good drainage design, proper compaction, and a hard surfacing layer are key to long-term performance in Kendall County's climate.

Use fill-dirt to raise or build the subgrade where needed, but choose crushed limestone, road base, or compactable aggregate for the driveway surface and driving layer. Crushed limestone performs better under traffic and resists erosion from Hill Country rains, while fill-dirt is for structural fill or grading behind the surface layer. Many local contractors place compacted fill-dirt first, then add a 4-6 inch road base or limestone wearing course on top.

Yes. Permitting depends on the location and scope: projects that change drainage, affect floodplains, or modify lots in city limits (for example Boerne) may require county or city permits and inspections. Rural parcels also have septic setbacks and conservation ordinances to consider, so contact the Kendall County Building and Development office or your local city planning department before large grading or fill projects. Hello Gravel can help with material delivery, but permit checks are the customer's responsibility.

Yes—many Kendall County contractors offer compaction with plate compactors or vibratory rollers and can meet common compaction requirements for driveways and landscaping. DIYers can rent equipment (plate compactors ~$80-$150/day) for small jobs; contractor prices for compaction services vary widely but typical local jobs for a driveway-sized area often range from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars depending on access, equipment required, and testing needs. If your project needs engineered compaction or testing, get a written scope from the contractor and factor in soil testing costs.

Properly placed and compacted fill-dirt can help regrade low spots to shed water away from structures and reduce localized ponding, but it must be combined with positive drainage features like swales, French drains, and erosion control on slopes. Kendall County's steep Hill Country terrain and intense storms mean you should avoid creating concentrated runoff or blocking natural drain paths; consider terracing, seeding, and erosion blankets on newly placed fill. Consult a landscaper or engineer for larger acreage projects to protect neighboring properties and comply with local rules.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons; most fill-dirt deliveries to Kendall County come by tri-axle dump truck. Standard delivery timing is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST (additional fee may apply); tailgate spreading is available at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed. Materials are regionally sourced so texture and color will reflect local geology; check your zip code on Hello Gravel to see available suppliers and get an exact delivery quote.