Fill-dirt in Old Glory, TX

Delivered price for fill-dirt in rural West Texas like Old Glory varies with haul distance, supplier and season, but you can generally expect roughly $12 to $30 per ton delivered for common unprocessed fill dirt. Remote delivery, small loads, or added screening can push cost higher. Use Hello Gravel to get an itemized quote for your zip code and preferred delivery date.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt in West Texas typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and compaction. For 100 square feet: 2u0022 depth = about 0.62 cu yd (about 0.7 to 0.9 tons), 4u0022 = about 1.23 cu yd (about 1.4 to 1.7 tons), and 6u0022 = about 1.85 cu yd (about 2.0 to 2.6 tons). Order a little extra (5-10%) to allow for spreading and settlement.

For bulk fill in Old Glory, choose well-graded fill-dirt that contains a mix of sand, silt and fines with minimal organics; that mix compacts well and reduces long-term settlement. For driveways and pads you often want fill plus a structural base layer (crushed stone or caliche) topped with a wearing surface like crushed limestone or decomposed granite. For building pads, engineered, compactable fill specified by a geotechnical report is recommended.

Yes. Caliche can create hard layers and poor drainage, clays expand and retain water, and sandy spots drain fast but may not bind; each affects compaction and stability. In Old Glory you should remove vegetation, proof-roll the site, adjust moisture before compacting, and consider geotextile or mechanical stabilization where caliche or soft zones occur. For structures, have a geotechnical or local contractor review the existing soils before large fills.

Permitting requirements in small rural communities like Old Glory vary by project type and size; minor grading and small driveway fills often do not need a permit, but structural fills, significant grading, or driveways altering drainage may trigger county review. Contact Stonewall County or the local road and planning office to confirm rules for your specific address. If in doubt, Hello Gravel can help by pointing you to local contacts for permits.

Standard delivery is included in many areas, but rural or long-haul deliveries can include a fuel or distance surcharge; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and typical lead time is 2+ business days. Tailgate spreading is sometimes available at the driver's discretion; contracted spreading or mechanical compaction typically adds a fee, commonly a one-time $50 to $250 labor charge for small residential jobs or roughly $5 to $20 per cubic yard for more extensive machine work. Ask for a line-item quote so you can compare material and service costs.

Properly placed and compacted fill-dirt under a surfaced driveway can provide a stable base for many years, often 5 to 20 years depending on traffic, drainage and surface material. Poor compaction, surface erosion, or inadequate top surface will show problems sooner, sometimes within 1 to 3 years. Use a compacted structural base and maintain drainage for the best lifespan.

Fill-dirt is a cost-effective choice for raising grades and filling voids, but it is not typically the best wearing surface for driveways. Crushed limestone or decomposed granite make better driving surfaces and provide drainage and interlock; topsoil is wrong for structural fill because of organic content and settlement. A common approach in Old Glory is fill-dirt for bulk fill, compacted in lifts, with a crushed-stone or decomposed-granite surface layer.

Compact in lifts no thicker than 4 to 6 inches using a vibratory plate compactor for small areas; a walk-behind plate (1,500 to 5,000 lb centrifugal force) works well for yards and small pads. For driveways and larger areas, a 2- to 4-ton smooth drum or vibratory roller gives better results and should be run in multiple passes. Always control moisture before compaction and consider hiring a local contractor for larger fills or where bearing capacity is critical.

Yes. Many suppliers serving West Texas/rural Stonewall County can screen material or deliver a custom blend (adding fines, sand, or caliche) to improve compaction and stability; availability depends on the supplier's yard and season. When ordering through Hello Gravel, add blend or screening requests in Order Notes and we will relay them to local suppliers so you get the mix suited to your project.