Fill Dirt in Richland Hills, TX

Delivery costs in Richland Hills often range from free to a modest flat fee depending on distance and supplier; Hello Gravel shows delivery pricing at checkout and many local routes qualify for free delivery. Installation costs (spreading and compaction) are handled by contractors and vary by job size and equipment — expect a broad range: roughly $50 to $150 per hour for labor or $5 to $20 per cubic yard as a rough guide. Always get a local written quote that itemizes hauling, spreading, compaction, and any disposal of excess material.

Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and dump truck haulers serving the Richland Hills/Fort Worth metro area, including local landscape supply yards and regional quarries that commonly sell fill dirt by the ton or cubic yard. If you want named yards or same-day options, check availability with Hello Gravel using your zip code or contact our sales team for supplier options and pick-up vs delivery choices.

Use this quick conversion: 1 cubic yard of fill dirt is roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture and compaction. Examples: a 12' x 40' driveway raised 6u0022 needs about 8.9 cubic yards (≈11 to 13 tons); a 12' x 12' patio raised 4u0022 needs about 2.1 cubic yards (≈2.5 to 3 tons); raising a 20' x 30' yard by 3u0022 needs about 5.6 cubic yards (≈7 to 8 tons). Order about 10% extra to allow for compaction and slight grading adjustments.

Plain fill dirt is designed to raise grade and replace subsoil but is not a long-term wearing surface for driveways in North Texas clay. For driveways and load-bearing base you usually want a crushed-stone base (crusher run or compactable limestone) over compacted fill dirt; screenings or crusher run provide better interlock and drainage. For simple backfill around foundations, compacted clean fill dirt or engineered fill is appropriate but ensure good compaction in lifts to reduce settlement.

City and HOA rules can restrict how much you can change grade, where you can place fill, and whether a permit is required; Richland Hills may require permits for significant grading or drainage changes. Before ordering large quantities, contact the Richland Hills Building Department and check your HOA guidelines to confirm permit needs, setbacks, and stormwater/drainage requirements. Hello Gravel can help schedule delivery after you confirm permit and HOA requirements.

North Texas heat and heavy summer storms affect moisture in fill dirt and can increase shrink-swell behavior, especially where native clay soils are present. Proper placement in thin lifts with mechanical compaction and positive surface drainage greatly reduces future settlement and erosion. Add slope away from structures and consider a stable aggregate base where erosion or traffic is expected.

Most deliveries in Richland Hills arrive on tri-axle dump trucks, which commonly carry about 10 to 14 tons (roughly 7 to 11 cubic yards depending on material). Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons; suppliers may also sell by the cubic yard for smaller jobs. If you need spreading, request tailgate spreading at checkout — drivers may do it at their discretion but it is not guaranteed.

Fill dirt is primarily subsoil for raising grades and structural fill and usually contains fine particles and little organic matter, so it is not ideal for planting or drainage. Topsoil is for planting and lawns, sand helps drainage but does not compact for structural support, and crushed limestone or crusher run makes a compactable, stable base that resists erosion for driveways and paths. For erosion-prone slopes or drainage channels in Richland Hills, pair stable aggregate with vegetation or erosion control fabric rather than using loose fill dirt alone.

Contractors typically clear the area, remove organic material, install any needed drainage or geotextile, place fill dirt in thin lifts (4u0022 to 8u0022), and compact each lift with plate compactors or rollers. They may also moisture-condition the soil for better compaction and perform a final grade with proofrolling or density testing if required for structural work. Ask prospective contractors for references, compaction standards, and whether they provide density testing for critical projects.

Yes. Demand usually rises in spring and summer, which can push prices up and tighten delivery windows, while heavy rains or very wet quarry conditions can temporarily reduce availability. Local suppliers in the Fort Worth metro (including Richland Hills routes) may adjust rates or minimums seasonally, so check Hello Gravel for current pricing and consider scheduling deliveries at least a few days in advance during busy seasons.

Measure the area and depth to calculate cubic yards, then convert to tons using about 1.2–1.5 tons per cubic yard and add 10% for compaction and waste. Use Hello Gravel’s zip code tool to see local supplier options, pick a delivery spot free of low-hanging obstacles, add Order Notes with any access issues, and request a preferred delivery date; confirm permits or HOA restrictions before delivery. If you need spreading or compaction, request it at checkout and get a local contractor quote so the scope and cost are clear.