Fill Dirt in Vickery Meadow, TX

Delivered fill-dirt prices in the Vickery Meadow/Dallas area typically fall in a range because suppliers, haul distance, and order size vary. Expect roughly $10 to $30 per cubic yard, which often equates to about $8 to $22 per ton depending on moisture and density. For an exact delivered price to your address and order size, get a quote on Hello Gravel or call our sales team.

Hello Gravel connects you with local Dallas-area suppliers and contracted haulers that deliver bulk fill-dirt to Vickery Meadow. Some local sources include regional quarries, landscape yards, and recycled-material yards; availability of tailgate spreading varies by carrier and is performed at the driver’s discretion. Check our site for supplier options at your zip code and request spreading in the Order Notes.

Fill-dirt is commonly used to raise grades and fill low spots in Vickery Meadow, but it is not a finished driveway surface. Dallas-area blackland clay can expand, shrink, and hold water, so use compacted fill to set grade then cap with a stable base (crushed stone or gravel) for driveways. For major elevation work or anything near foundations, consult a contractor or engineer before placing large volumes.

Use this quick estimate: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. Example calculations: 500 sq ft at 2" ≈ 3.1 yd3, at 4" ≈ 6.2 yd3; 1,000 sq ft at 2" ≈ 6.2 yd3, at 4" ≈ 12.3 yd3. Convert to tons by multiplying by about 1.2–1.6 (typical fill-dirt weight), so 6.2 yd3 is roughly 7.5–10 tons depending on moisture and material.

Contractors in the Dallas area usually prefer 'select fill' or non-organic, low-organic-content fill for foundation backfill to avoid future settling. For patio bases, they typically recommend a compactable granular fill or a mix of fill-dirt with a crushed-stone cap for drainage and stability. Always tell your contractor the intended use so they can specify the right material and compaction requirements.

Small landscaping fills are often allowed, but projects that change drainage, affect neighboring properties, involve large volumes of material, or are in regulated zones may need permits from the City of Dallas. Check with Dallas Development Services or call 311 before starting major grading work to confirm local rules and any floodplain or tree-protection requirements. When in doubt, get a permit or written clearance to avoid fines or required rework.

In Vickery Meadow’s hot summers and storm events, uncompacted or poorly graded fill can settle and erode, especially on slopes and in the local clay soils. Proper installation—placing material in lifts, compacting each lift, and providing drainage or erosion control (silt fence, seed, or erosion blankets)—reduces settlement and washouts. For permanent grades, top with appropriate cap material and vegetation or hardscape to limit erosion.

Costs vary by job size, access, and contractor, but expect compaction equipment rental of about $100 to $300 per day and labor or contractor rates often ranging from $40 to $90 per hour locally. Some contractors price grading and compaction per square foot ($0.50 to $2.50 per sq ft) or per cubic yard ($5 to $20 per yd3) including mobilization and compaction. Ask contractors for itemized quotes showing material, delivery, compaction, and any hauling or disposal fees.

Recycled fill (construction-demolition fines or screened fill) is commonly available in the Dallas area and can be used for non-structural landscaping fills. These mixes may contain brick, concrete fines, or other inert material and are usually cheaper, but they are not always appropriate for structural backfill or near foundations. If you consider recycled fill, ask the supplier for a material description and check local code or your contractor’s approval; Hello Gravel can show recycled options available near your zip code.

Fill-dirt is ideal for bulk raising and general grade work, but it does not provide the drainage or load-bearing characteristics of crushed limestone or clean sand. For driveways, patios, and areas needing good drainage, contractors prefer crushed stone or crushed limestone as a base and use sand for bedding utilities; use fill-dirt beneath those layers where volume is needed but not as a finished surface. Plan a layered approach: compacted fill-dirt for mass, then granular base for strength and drainage.