Fill Dirt in Tobin Hill, TX

Typical delivered price for fill-dirt in the Tobin Hill/San Antonio area usually falls in the range of $10 to $30 per ton, depending on supplier, distance, and volume. Prices are lower if you order more tons, and additional fees can apply for next-day delivery, tight-access drops, or permits.

Fill-dirt in our region typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, with 1.2 tons/yd3 a common rule of thumb. Exact weight varies by moisture and soil composition, so use this range for estimating and contact us for a supplier-specific conversion if you need precision.

Pure fill dirt compacts well but can hold water in heavy Texas clay. For both compaction and improved drainage in Tobin Hill, ask for a select fill or engineered mix that includes sand and small coarse aggregate (a sandy-loam or sandier fill), or place a layer of crushed stone/road base under the top fill to encourage drainage.

Fill-dirt will compact and provide bulk fill, but on its own it can shrink in extreme dry heat and become sticky or slow-draining during heavy rains. In Tobin Hill, plan for proper grading, compaction in lifts, and either a gravel/road-base cap or drainage measures to avoid erosion and puddling after storms.

Most small residential deliveries do not need a permit, but regulations apply if the fill changes drainage, alters property elevations significantly, affects a floodplain, or is within a historic district or protected area. Check with City of San Antonio Development Services and your neighborhood association before ordering large quantities, and tell us up front if you suspect permit needs so we can advise delivery logistics.

Properly compacted fill-dirt used as a base can last many years, but expect some settling and surface adjustments over time. For driveways, plan to install a compacted road base or crushed stone over the fill and inspect/repair low spots every 1-5 years depending on traffic and drainage.

Fill-dirt is inexpensive for bulk raising and general grading, but crusher run or road base is a better choice for driveway surfaces because it compacts tightly, sheds water, and resists rutting. Use fill-dirt for subgrade or to build elevation, then cap with crusher run or road base for a durable driveway solution.

Through our network, standard delivery is typically 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Minimum orders start at 3 tons, and lead times can increase during busy seasons or when material must be sourced farther from Tobin Hill.

For small residential jobs, homeowners should spread fill in 4-6 inch lifts and compact each lift with a rented plate compactor; for larger areas, a roller or vibratory sheep-foot compactor and an excavator for placement are recommended. Moisture-conditioning the soil and compacting to specified lifts helps reduce future settlement.

For 100 square feet, 2 inches of fill-dirt is about 0.62 cubic yards, roughly 0.7 to 0.8 tons using typical weights; 4 inches is about 1.23 cubic yards, roughly 1.4 to 1.7 tons. Use these estimates for ordering, and round up to allow for compaction and uneven grading.