Fill Dirt in Morris County, TX

Fill-dirt is subsoil (low-organic material) used to raise grades or fill holes; it is not topsoil and is not intended for planting on its own. In Morris County, fill-dirt typically comes from local excavations and may include sandy loam or clay pockets depending on the supplier, so expect color and texture variation.

Delivered prices for fill-dirt in Morris County commonly fall in a range rather than a single number because of distance, supplier, and material type; many projects see rates around $8 to $25 per ton delivered. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and offers transparent upfront pricing and standard 2+ business day delivery; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee.

A practical rule is 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt generally weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons, depending on moisture and soil type. For common planning: 1 cubic yard covers roughly 81 sq ft at 4 inches depth, so use that to estimate volumes before converting to tons.

Use area x depth to calculate volume (cu ft), divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.2–1.4 to get tons. Examples: a 20x40 ft driveway at 6 inches requires about 14.8 cu yd (about 18–21 tons); raising a 1,000 sq ft yard by 2 inches needs about 6.2 cu yd (about 7–9 tons); backfilling a 50 ft trench 2 ft wide at 1 ft depth needs about 3.7 cu yd (about 4–5 tons). Always order a bit extra for settlement and compaction (typically 5–10%).

Fill-dirt is appropriate for general mass fill and raising grades but is not usually the best choice for a driveway base, which performs better with crushed stone or crusher-run for strength and drainage. For foundation backfill and areas where drainage and compaction are critical, contractors in Morris County often prefer engineered or granular backfill; for final lawn or planting areas, add a layer of topsoil rather than leaving fill-dirt at the surface.

Morris County’s East Texas climate and soils mean you can encounter clay pockets and low-lying areas that hold water after heavy summer rains, which increases settlement and slows drying. That makes compaction, proper drainage (swales, French drains), and choosing the right fill (well-draining versus clayey fill-dirt) important to reduce future settling and erosion.

Yes — Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers in the Morris County area who deliver fill-dirt; many drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion if you request it at checkout. We recommend selecting your preferred delivery date, noting any spreading requests in Order Notes, and checking the exact availability and any extra fees for spreading when you get a quote.

Often small residential deliveries do not require permits, but larger grading projects or fills near creeks, wetlands, or public rights-of-way may trigger county or municipal permitting and erosion-control rules. Before major fills, check with Morris County permitting or the local city office and your HOA (if applicable), and confirm whether heavy trucks need permit approval from the county road department.

Hot summers and heavy seasonal rains in East Texas mean soils can stay wetter longer and are prone to erosion after placement; compacting in dry conditions gives better results. Plan deliveries and compaction for drier windows, allow time for settlement before final grading or planting, and use erosion controls (straw, silt fence, temporary seed) on exposed slopes to limit washouts.

Rates vary by crew size and equipment, but common arrangements include per-hour labor rates (often $60–$125 per hour per crew member or operator) or flat bids for the whole job; small spreading jobs may also be quoted as a flat fee from $200 to $800 depending on scope. Equipment rates vary too (plate compactor rentals around $50–$100/day, ride-on rollers higher), so get multiple local quotes and ask suppliers for bundled delivery-plus-spread-and-compact pricing when possible.