Fill Dirt in South E. Hwy 80, TX

Prices vary with supplier, season, and haul distance, but in the Texas Region delivered fill-dirt commonly runs about $12 to $30 per ton. A typical tri-axle dump load (roughly 10-14 tons) therefore often costs about $120 to $420 delivered; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. For an exact price for your South E. Hwy 80 address, get a quote through our site or contact our sales team.

Ask for ‘clean fill’ or ‘structural fill’ with low organic content and no construction debris, roots, or trash. For residential backfill and driveway base request well-graded material with stones generally under 3 inches and a mix of sand, silt and clay that compacts well; always request a supplier description or spec sheet so you know the source and composition.

Common useful checks are particle size distribution (gradation), organic content, and a simple visual inspection for debris or large roots. For structural work ask for a geotechnical recommendation or a basic sieve analysis and note any lab tests on sulfate content if the fill will contact concrete; Hello Gravel can request supplier test info when available.

Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches (loose thickness) and aim for about 90% to 95% of standard maximum dry density (compaction target depends on use). Use padfoot or sheepsfoot rollers for cohesive (clay) materials, a vibratory drum or plate for thinner lifts or sandy mixes, and hire a compaction tester for final verification on structural areas.

Rules vary by city and county; importing uncontaminated fill for routine yard grading usually does not require a state EPA permit, but fills that change drainage, affect floodplains, wetlands, or are over a certain volume often need local permits. Check with your local building, planning, or county engineering office and tell Hello Gravel if you need documentation about material source or certification so we can help coordinate.

Texas summers and periodic heavy rains can increase initial settlement and washouts if fills aren’t compacted and protected. Schedule major fills and compaction during drier periods when possible, install erosion control (silt fence, straw), and expect some additional settling during the first rainy season—plan to regrade or top up low spots after the first winter/spring.

Common issues include high organic content (topsoil), roots, trash, chunks of concrete or asphalt, and excessive clay or very loose uncompacted material. These reduce compaction and stability; always ask suppliers about the material’s source, request photos or a sample, and decline loads with visible debris or lots of organic material.

Hello Gravel works with local suppliers and contracted haulers that service the South E. Hwy 80 area; standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an added fee. Lead times can extend to several days for large orders or during high demand, so request a delivery window at checkout and contact our team for firm timing and spread requests.