Fill Dirt in Kimble County, TX

Delivered fill-dirt prices vary by supplier, distance from the pit, and truck access; in rural Kimble County you can generally expect landed prices to fall between $15 and $40 per ton. Long hauls, difficult access, or small orders drive the price toward the high end; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and can provide local quotes to show exact landed costs and any delivery fees.

Measure the length, width, and desired depth in inches, then calculate cubic yards with: (length x width x depth in inches) / 324. Convert cubic yards to tons using about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard for fill-dirt (example: a 20'x30' pad at 6" = about 11.1 yd3, roughly 13 to 16 tons).

Fill-dirt can work for grading and raising sites but it is not always ideal as structural fill for foundations in the Hill Country, where limestone and variable soils are common. For building pads you should use engineered, well-compacted fill and/or granular base material and get a soils recommendation or compaction specification from an engineer to avoid long-term settlement problems.

Local suppliers serving Kimble County include nearby sand and gravel pits, landscape suppliers, and independent haulers; Hello Gravel can connect you to several vetted local suppliers and show quotes. Enter your zip code on our site or contact our team to compare availability, pricing, and delivery timing for your exact location.

Possibly—Kimble County roads and bridges may have weight limits or seasonal restrictions, and oversized or overweight loads on state routes require TxDOT permits. Check with Kimble County Road & Bridge or your county commissioner before delivery, and tell us about narrow gates, low-hanging trees, or private bridges so we can coordinate the right truck and route.

A well-graded fill with a mix of fines and some granular content works best to reduce voids and improve stability; for driveway surfaces and erosion control, place a compacted layer of road base or crusher run over the fill-dirt. Also add a 2-4 inch layer of topsoil and seed or mat slopes to establish vegetation and reduce erosion on exposed areas.

If fill-dirt is placed without compaction you can see noticeable settlement in the first months to years; properly placed in 6- to 8-inch lifts and compacted to project specs will greatly reduce settlement. For foundations, ask for engineered fill and on-site compaction testing (compaction report) so the builder can design footing depths accordingly.

Fill-dirt is usually the least expensive per ton but performs poorly as a wearing surface because it erodes and pumps under traffic; crusher run and road base cost more per ton but provide strength, drainage, and a durable driving surface. For Hill Country driveways we usually recommend road base or crusher run on top of any fill to get a stable, low-maintenance surface.

Longevity depends on placement and use: loose, uncompacted fill placed on slopes or driveways can settle and erode within one to a few years, while compacted fill under a proper surface can last many years without topping up. Preventative maintenance includes proper compaction, covering exposed fill with gravel, rock, or vegetation, and periodic grading after heavy rains to address ruts and washouts.

Tri-axle dump trucks are most common and typically carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards (roughly 12 to 16 tons) of dirt; smaller truck options are available for narrow driveways or tight access but may raise delivery costs. Before ordering, confirm gate widths, overhead clearances, turnaround space, and where you want the material dumped; note Hello Gravel's standard 2+ business day lead time and next-day option if available.

Drivers may be able to do tailgate spreading at their discretion, but they will assess safety and access on arrival and cannot guarantee spreading service. Request spreading in the Order Notes at checkout and plan to hire local labor or equipment if you need precise grading or compaction.