Fill Dirt in Windthorst, TX

Delivered fill dirt prices in the Windthorst/West Texas area usually fall in a broad range because of supplier availability and hauling distance. Expect roughly $10 to $25 per ton, which is about $13 to $32 per cubic yard (using an approximate 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard). Final price depends on your exact zip code, the truck type, and order size; Hello Gravel’s platform will show local delivered pricing when you enter your address.

Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers that serve Windthorst and Archer County, so start by checking availability with your zip code on our site. You can also contact the Town of Windthorst or local landscape contractors for referrals, but using Hello Gravel lets you compare local suppliers, see delivery options, and book online.

For driveways and pads in hot, dry climates, choose clean fill dirt with little to no organic material and a mix that compacts well (moderately graded sandy-silt or crushed subbase material). Avoid high-organic soils and highly expansive clays; for driveway surfaces it’s best to place fill dirt to set grade and then cap with crushed limestone, caliche, or crushed rock for durability and drainage.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches you need about 9.3 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft × 0.25 ft = 250 cubic feet ÷ 27). Using a rule of thumb of about 1.2–1.4 tons per cubic yard, that equals roughly 11 to 13 tons. Order 10–15% extra to allow for compaction and settling, so plan on about 10–11 cubic yards or about 13–15 tons.

Compact fill dirt in lifts (layers) of 6–8 inches using a plate compactor for small areas or a vibratory roller for larger areas to achieve consistent compaction. For tight spots or deeper trenches use a jumping jack/rammer. Add moisture before compaction if the material is too dry, and compact each lift thoroughly before adding the next layer.

Local rules vary; small, on-property grading and backfill often do not require a county permit, but any work that changes drainage, impacts a right-of-way, or affects neighboring properties may trigger permitting or stormwater rules. Check with the Town of Windthorst offices and Archer County building or planning departments before starting, and confirm HOA or subdivision rules if applicable.

Fill dirt alone is not a durable wearing surface for driveways—on its own it compacts but will rut and erode under traffic and rainfall. In West Texas it’s common to use fill dirt to build and grade the pad, then finish with a crushed limestone or caliche base and a top course of compacted crushed rock for long-term durability and low maintenance.

Hello Gravel standard delivery timing is 2+ business days, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee; rural suppliers in West Texas may have longer lead times depending on distance. Minimum order sizes on our network start at about 3 tons, but many truckloads are sold by the cubic yard or full truck (tri-axle) for larger jobs, so confirm availability and truck size at checkout.

Fill dirt is usually the least expensive per yard because it lacks organic material and is used primarily as structural backfill. Topsoil is priced higher because it’s screened and contains organic matter suitable for planting, while crushed rock or caliche costs more but provides the structural, low-maintenance surface needed for driveways. Choose based on purpose: use fill dirt for raising grade, topsoil for planting, and crushed rock/caliche for driveway bases and surfaces.

Hot, dry conditions in Windthorst can cause very dry fill that needs moisture conditioning before compaction, and extreme heat may speed drying and cracking after placement. Install during moderate weather when you can control moisture; avoid deliveries and compaction right before or during heavy rains to prevent uneven settling, and apply erosion control (straw, wattles, or temporary mulch) on exposed slopes to limit washout.