Fill Dirt in Marquez, TX

In Marquez and West Texas, loose fill dirt usually runs roughly $8 to $20 per ton depending on quality, moisture, and distance from the pit. Local delivery is often an additional fee or included for short hauls; expect delivery charges from about $50 to $200 for longer hauls or remote properties, and Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order. Prices vary by supplier and season, so check our checkout for live pricing by zip code and available delivery windows.

Fill dirt is typically fine-grained material with little organic matter and is best for raising grades and landscaping rather than finished drive surfaces. For building pads, use select or engineered fill (clean, compactable material) compacted to the project spec (often 90-95% of standard Proctor); avoid loose topsoil or high-organic mixes. For driveways, choose road base or crusher run instead of plain fill dirt because those mixes compact better and shed water in West Texas heat.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so it covers 324 square feet at 1 inch depth. Fill-dirt weight varies, but a practical range is about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard, so plan on roughly 1.2-1.5 tons per cubic yard when converting. For example, a 12' by 100' driveway (1,200 sq ft) requires about 3.7 cubic yards per inch of depth, or roughly 4.4 to 5.6 tons per inch.

Local rules can apply—contact Marquez city hall and the Leon County permitting office to confirm specific thresholds and requirements. Small landscaping fills often need no permit, but building pads, work that changes drainage, placement in floodplains, or large-volume imports may trigger grading permits, septic setbacks, or erosion-control requirements. When in doubt, call local permitting before delivery to avoid rework or enforcement issues.

Common alternatives include crusher run, road base, recycled concrete, and engineered structural fill. Crusher run and road base cost more (often $25 to $45 per ton locally) but compact well and are better for driveways and load-bearing pads; recycled concrete performs similarly and is often a durable, economical option. Plain fill dirt is usually the cheapest and fine for raising grade or backfill but is not suited to finished driving surfaces or structural subgrades.

Hello Gravel coordinates local suppliers and contracted dump-truck fleets to haul and site-dump material; most deliveries are loose dumps from tri-axle trucks. Drivers may provide tailgate spreading at their discretion, but compaction and full site prep are not guaranteed and are usually handled by local contractors or equipment rental. If you need spreading, compaction, or special placement, request it at checkout and call our team so we can confirm availability with the supplier.

Clear a defined drop zone, mark it with stakes or flags, and remove vehicles, large debris, and low-hanging branches from the truck approach. Call 811 to locate underground utilities before any digging, verify driveway or gate width for a tri-axle truck turn, and add delivery notes (preferred drop location) in your Hello Gravel order. If you need spreading or compaction, have equipment or a contractor lined up ahead of time to avoid delays.