Fill Dirt in Somervell County, TX

Typical delivered prices for fill-dirt in Somervell County run roughly $12 to $30 per ton depending on haul distance, driveway access, load size, and supplier. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum; final price will show at checkout so request a quote for an exact delivered price to your Glen Rose area address.

Hello Gravel connects you with local Somervell County suppliers and haulers that service Glen Rose and neighboring areas; availability varies by zip code. If you prefer, contact our team and we will source nearby pits and dirt suppliers and provide delivery windows and material pictures before you order.

To raise 12 x 30 ft by 3 inches you need about 3.33 cubic yards (90 cubic feet) of material, which equates to roughly 4 to 4.5 tons of typical fill-dirt. Because of compaction and waste, we recommend ordering about 20-25% more—plan for about 5 to 6 tons and round up when ordering through Hello Gravel.

For a wearing driveway surface neither plain fill-dirt nor blended fill-dirt is ideal; crushed rock or crushed limestone makes a much more durable base and surface on Somervell County’s clay-influenced soils. Blended fill-dirt (soil mixed with rock) can work for raising grades or improving drainage, but use it under a proper crushed-stone base and with compaction to limit settling on expansive clay.

Some contractors include compaction, but many treat delivery and compaction as separate services—especially for small residential loads in Somervell County. Expect compaction to be quoted separately; rough costs range from small flat fees up to $75-$250 depending on equipment and area, so get a line-item quote before work starts.

Minor residential fills are often allowed, but permits can be required if the work affects drainage, floodplains, or more than a certain volume of material. Check Somervell County planning or building departments and any HOA rules before large deliveries—our recommendation is to contact county offices with project specifics if you expect major grading or driveway reconstruction.

Hot, dry summers can cause shrinkage and cracking while heavy rain can lead to erosion and settling, especially on clay soils common around Glen Rose. Proper compaction, erosion control, and surface drainage are critical to reduce maintenance; you may need to top up low spots after major storms or seasonal settling.

Longevity varies by use and installation: for yard grading or lawn fills expect some settling and potential touch-ups within 1 to 3 years, while a properly built driveway base (with compaction and stone surfacing) can go 5+ years before major repairs. Frequent vehicle traffic, poor drainage, or loose placement will shorten these timelines.

Fill-dirt is the lowest-cost option for raising grade but is not a durable driving surface. Decomposed granite and crushed limestone are better choices for rural driveways: crushed limestone offers longevity and compaction with less dust, while decomposed granite gives a finer finish but can rut and dust more in heavy use. For Somervell County’s soils, a crushed-stone base under your surface material is usually the best balance of cost and performance.

Place fill-dirt in lifts no thicker than 4 to 6 inches and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller until firm; this reduces future settling on Somervell County’s clay-prone soils. For driveway bases use 6 to 12 inches of compacted structural fill or aggregate below the surface layer, and consider geotextile fabric and drainage improvements for long-term stability.