Fill-dirt in New Moore, TX

Delivered price for fill-dirt around New Moore typically ranges from about $12 to $30 per ton depending on local supplier, hauling distance, and whether the material is screened. Prices rise with longer haul distances, added processing (screening), or next-day delivery. Check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact, up-to-date pricing for your address.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons. Standard delivery usually takes at least 2 business days; next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Same-day delivery is rarely available and depends on local supplier capacity, so contact our team if you need expedited service.

For driveways and structural backfill in New Moore, choose a well-graded, compactable fill with low organic content and a mix of sand and fines; particle sizes generally should be under 2 inches with few large rocks. For driveway surfaces, use a gravel or crushed-stone wearing layer over compacted fill rather than leaving fill-dirt exposed. For foundations, many contractors prefer select granular or engineered fill rather than generic organic-rich fill-dirt.

Measure area (sq ft) and depth (inches), then convert: cubic feet = area * depth (ft), cubic yards = cubic feet / 27, and tons = cubic yards * 1.2 to 1.4 (typical fill-dirt factor). Example: a 500 sq ft area at 6 inches needs 500 * 0.5 = 250 cu ft = 9.26 cu yd, which is about 11 to 13 tons of fill-dirt. Use Hello Gravel's calculator or contact our team to confirm quantities for your local material.

Contractor rates vary, but typical labor and equipment charges in the New Moore area run about $45 to $85 per hour for general labor, and $80 to $150 per hour for small compaction equipment rental or machine operator. Some contractors quote a per-square-foot rate of about $0.50 to $1.50 for spreading and compacting depending on depth and site access. Get local bids and confirm whether the price includes compaction in lifts and final grade.

On sandy soils common in parts of West Texas, fill-dirt usually compacts well and drains quickly, making it stable for many uses. On clay-heavy sites, fill-dirt can be prone to moisture-related movement and slow drainage, so contractors compact in thin lifts and control moisture content during placement. For both soil types, proper compaction, drainage planning, and using low-organic, well-graded fill improve long-term performance.

Fill-dirt alone is not an erosion-control solution on slopes; loose fill can wash during heavy West Texas storms if not stabilized. Combine compaction with erosion controls like vegetative cover, erosion control blankets, terraces, and grade breaks or swales to direct runoff. For long-term drainage improvements, pair fill placement with surface and subsurface drainage features such as French drains or lined swales.

Use fill-dirt for non-structural grading and to raise or level areas where compaction and low organic content are acceptable. For driveways, crushed stone or crushed gravel is a better structural wearing surface and base material; fill-dirt should not be the final driving surface. For septic systems, follow local health department rules—drain fields generally require clean drain rock or sand-based systems rather than generic fill-dirt, while fill-dirt can be used for non-critical backfill away from drain lines.

Expect initial settlement within the first rainy seasons; many homeowners need minor top-ups or regrading within 1 to 3 years as the material consolidates. After the first settling period, maintenance needs typically moderate; top-ups for driveways, lawn areas, or low spots are commonly needed every 2 to 5 years depending on usage and storm events. Monitoring after heavy rains and regrading early reduces larger future repairs.

Both screened (fines and large debris removed) and unscreened fill-dirt are commonly available from West Texas suppliers. Screened fill-dirt typically costs more, often around 10% to 30% higher than unscreened material, because of the extra processing. If you need cleaner material for finish grading, foundations, or where compaction uniformity matters, request screened fill at checkout or note it to your supplier.