Fill Dirt in Park Place, TX

Delivered fill-dirt in the Park Place area commonly falls in the range of $12 to $30 per cubic yard, depending on material quality, hauling distance, and seasonal demand. Prices vary with truck size, access constraints, and whether the dirt is screened or contains clay; contact our team for an exact quote for your zip code.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt; delivered cost for one truck in Park Place usually runs between $200 and $700. Final price depends on yardage, driveway access, site restrictions, and whether tailgate spreading is requested (tailgate spreading is at the driver's discretion).

Fill-dirt is appropriate for raising grade and building a compacted subgrade, but it is not a substitute for gravel as a finished driveway surface. For driveways we recommend using compactable, low-organic fill-dirt as the subgrade, then topping with a proper road base or crushed stone to provide drainage and wear resistance.

For subgrades in Park Place, choose clean, compactable fill-dirt with low organic matter (often sold as structural or clean fill) so it compacts well and settles predictably. Avoid topsoil or high-organic fill under pavement; depending on project risk, contractors sometimes use engineered fill or compacted clay blends to match local expansive soils.

Costs depend on the driveway width and required depths; assuming a single-car 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway with 6" compacted fill-dirt base and 3" gravel surface, expect roughly 4 cu yd of fill and 2 cu yd of gravel. Materials plus basic labor and compaction typically range from $600 to $1,500 in Park Place, with higher costs if heavy grading, permits, or extensive hauling are needed. Get a site-specific quote for accurate pricing.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover: about 100 sq ft at 3 inches depth, 50 sq ft at 6 inches depth, or raise 100 sq ft by 3 inches when used as fill. Use these figures to estimate how much to order, and add 5-10% extra for compaction and minor spreading losses.

Yes, some local suppliers and contractors can provide engineered or stabilizing additives (like road base mixes or soil-cement blends) that compact into a firmer base, but these are usually quoted separately from standard fill-dirt. If you need a surface that mimics concrete, ask for 'engineered fill' or 'stabilized base' when requesting a quote and include installation and compaction in the estimate.

A common low-cost approach is to add 2 to 4 inches of clean, compactable fill-dirt to raise low spots, compact it in lifts, then top with 2 to 3 inches of crushed stone or gravel for walking areas. For persistent mud, improving drainage (grading away from structures or adding a shallow swale) plus compaction and a geotextile underlay will extend the repair's life.

Yes, installing a geotextile fabric between the fill subgrade and gravel is a common best practice in Park Place to separate materials and reduce weed growth and rutting. Material and installation costs typically add about $0.25 to $1.00 per sq ft depending on fabric grade and labor; combining fabric with a 4" to 6" compacted base improves long-term performance in our local climate.

Contractors typically place fill-dirt in lifts of 4 to 8 inches, compact each lift to a specified density, and control moisture to achieve proper compaction. For residential projects in Park Place, expect plate compactors or small rollers for most areas; for structural or large fills, a geotechnical recommendation may require higher compaction standards and heavier equipment. Contact a contractor if your project involves retaining walls, structures, or more than a few cubic yards of fill.