Fill Dirt in Nursery, TX

Delivered fill dirt prices in Nursery, TX commonly fall in a range because of local sourcing, haul distance, and load size. Expect a rough ballpark of about $10 to $35 per ton delivered for basic uncompacted fill, with smaller loads and long hauls toward the higher end. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and can provide a specific, upfront quote for your zip code and delivery date.

A good rule of thumb for fill dirt is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction; use 1.2 tons/cu yd as a practical estimate. For example, a 12 ft by 30 ft driveway at 6 inches deep is about 6.7 cubic yards, which is roughly 8 tons of fill dirt using the 1.2 factor.

For driveways choose a structural, low-organic fill dirt that is free of roots and debris and compacts well; some local contractors prefer fill with some fines or caliche for cohesion. For landscaping and general elevation work, screened or select fill dirt that is low in rocks and organic matter is easier to work with and to cover with topsoil and seed.

Yes. West Texas soils around Nursery often include clay, silt, and caliche, which affect drainage and shrink-swell behavior. That makes it important to pick low-organic, well-graded fill and to compact in lifts; for critical work get a soil test or local contractor advice to match the material to site conditions.

Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks, which are standard for Hello Gravel deliveries, and there is a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is scheduled 2+ business days out, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST; you can request tailgate spreading at checkout but the driver will decide if it can be done safely on arrival.

Professional compaction typically increases total project cost but offers better long-term stability; a rough estimate is an added $0.50 to $1.50 per square foot for small-to-medium areas, or about $200 to $800 for many residential projects, depending on equipment and crew rates. Prices vary locally, so get written quotes from compaction contractors for accurate budgeting.

As a running surface, plain fill dirt usually needs maintenance frequently in hot, dry West Texas—often within 1 to 3 years—since traffic, wind, and occasional rains cause washboarding and ruts. With proper compaction, drainage, and an aggregate surfacing layer (crusher run or gravel), maintenance intervals extend significantly, often to 5 years or more depending on traffic levels.

Fill dirt—screened or unscreened—is not recommended as a structural paver base; pavers need a compactable, engineered base like crushed stone or crusher run plus a bedding sand layer. Screened fill can be used underneath non-structural topsoil or planting beds but should not replace a proper aggregate base for pavers or driveways.

Possibly. Small backyard top-ups often do not require permits, but driveway changes, grading that affects drainage, or creating new driveways or berms can trigger city or county permits and HOA restrictions. Check with Nursery city hall, your county permitting office, and any HOA before placing large amounts of fill, and notify Hello Gravel if permits or site access rules will affect delivery.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper per ton than quarry run or crusher run because it is a less processed material and often sourced locally. Crusher run or quarry run costs more but provides a stable, drainable, and compactable base for roads and driveways; for grading work choose based on function—economy fill for bulk raising, crusher run for structural areas—and request a quote from Hello Gravel to compare delivered costs for your project.