Fill Dirt in Medina, TX

Fill dirt is low-organic soil used to raise or level ground rather than for planting. In Medina's West Texas setting it is commonly used to build up yard grades, fill low spots, and prepare subgrades for driveways or building pads, but it is not a finished surface and won’t provide good drainage or a durable driveway top layer by itself.

Prices vary by supplier and access, but expect a rough local range of about $10 to $30 per ton delivered in the Medina area. Prices depend on haul distance, truck access, and seasonal availability, so get a personalized quote from Hello Gravel for an accurate delivered price.

A quick rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.2 to 1.3 tons. To estimate, calculate area in square feet times depth in feet, divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.25 for tons; add 5-10% for compaction and waste.

Example 1: To raise a 20 ft x 20 ft area by 6 inches: 20*20*0.5 = 200 ft3 = 7.4 yd3 ≈ 9 to 10 tons after compaction allowance. Example 2: A 10 ft x 30 ft driveway ramp at 4 inches thick is 10*30*0.33 = 99 ft3 = 3.7 yd3 ≈ 4.5 to 5 tons (round up when ordering).

Fill dirt can work for raising grades in Medina, but native clay can retain water and swell after heavy rain. For areas that need drainage or a durable surface, combine fill dirt with a drainage layer or finish with crusher run/aggregate; avoid using bare fill dirt as the final surface where water flows or vehicles travel.

Use mechanical compaction in lifts: place fill in 4 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer with a plate compactor for small jobs or a vibratory roller/sheepsfoot for larger areas. For structural pads aim for well-compacted lifts to meet local builder specs; consider geotextile fabric over soft subgrade to improve performance.

Permits vary by location: within the city of Medina or parts of Medina County there may be grading, drainage, or setback rules, especially if you affect runoff, wetlands, or septic systems. Check with Medina city hall or the Medina County planning/building office before large deliveries and consult your HOA if applicable.

Fill dirt itself is not a finished surface, so longevity depends on how it’s used and finished. Expect occasional settling, regrading, and erosion repairs after heavy storms; for driveways you’ll typically need to add and compact a structural aggregate topcoat (crusher run or gravel) every few years depending on traffic and drainage.

Fill dirt is best for bulk raising and grading but is not engineered for load-bearing or drainage. Crusher run or limestone screenings make better driveway bases because they compact and shed water, while engineered structural fill is specified and tested for building pads where compaction and bearing capacity are required.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and standard delivery is typically 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for an extra fee if scheduled before noon CST. Rural Medina deliveries can add fees for long drives, narrow gates, rough access, or tight turnaround; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but it is not guaranteed.

Control runoff before, during, and after placement: compact in lifts, install swales or berms to direct water, use erosion blankets or vegetation on exposed slopes, and add rock check dams or retaining features where concentrated flow occurs. For steeper Medina lots, tie the slope into stable grades and consider retaining walls or riprap at drainage outlets to protect the fill.