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Select Fill

4.91,350+ reviews

Screened, compactable fill for pads, slabs, and backfill

Select fill is screened, compactable fill for building up grade, forming pads for slabs and sheds, and backfilling around foundations. It has fewer rocks, roots, and debris than ordinary fill dirt and packs into a firm, stable layer. What it's made of depends on where you are: a sandy clay in Texas and much of the South, and a granular sand-and-gravel fill in many other regions. If your engineer or permit lists a specific spec, request a quote so we can match it.

Select fill is screened, compactable fill for pads, slabs, and backfill, not loose fill dirt. What it's made of varies by region.

Also called: structural fill, engineered fill, pad dirt, select fill dirt, compactable fill.

4.9· 1,350+ reviews11,821 deliveries · 50 states

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Product Specifications

Material
Screened compactable fill (sandy clay or granular fill, varies by location)
Texture
Fine, compactable
Weight
~2,600 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" loose)
~60 sq ft per ton
Lift Thickness
4–6" per layer
Minimum Order
1 ton
Delivery
Dump truck, directly to your location

Best For

Slab and shed padsBuilding up gradeFoundation backfillLeveling low areas
“Communication from the time we placed the order up to delivery was fantastic, and the driver was great. Dropped the load right where we needed it. Will definitely use Hello Gravel for any future needs!”
Collete D. · 5 stars · Google review

Why Choose This Product

Packs Tight

Binds into a firm, even layer when compacted.

Stable Under Load

Holds its shape under slabs, sheds, and pavers.

Screened Clean

Fewer rocks, roots, and debris than ordinary fill dirt.

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The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.

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Select fill is fill dirt you can build on. Pick fill dirt for rough grading where compaction matters less, or road base when you need a gravel layer on top.

Select Fill reviews

Rated 4.9 from 1,350+ customer reviews on Google & our site

5 star
1300
4 star
56
3 star
16
2 star
8

Mark M.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Fill Dirt

While I was offered, and accepted, sifted dirt, it did not come sifted. The trade off was that the fill dirt came earlier than I anticipated, which is never bad unless the schedule doesn't allow for it. Fortunately, my project didn't require sifted dirt, though it would have been preferrable. Overall, from start to finish, there was awesome communication, Hello Gravel took care of the scheduling with the driver/provider. The price was reasonable, everything worked out fantastically.

Delivered in Seattle · Oct 30, 2026

Salvador M.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Fill Dirt

Well, the delivery came a few minutes earlier than expected but it turn out fine. The driver was courteous, pleasant and followed instructions well. He emptied the whole box of dirt to the fullest.

Delivered in North Miami Beach · Nov 1, 2026

Budd F.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Fill Dirt

Great communication with the office and the driver was friendly and cautious when damping near the house.

Delivered in Philadelphia · Nov 4, 2026

Tim M.

Google review · Mentions fill dirt

Ordered 12 tons of fill dirt for our foundations. Coordinated with Nina for a specific drop off location and time. Everything went smoothly and dirt was as expected. Would recommend to others and will definitely use again in the future.

Oct 9, 2026

Matthew B.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Fill Dirt

Streamless, transparent communication from start to finish

Delivered in Dallas · Nov 2, 2026

Carolyn M.

✓ Verified buyer · Mentions fill dirt

Hello Gravel made ordering fill dirt so easy. They were quick and the communication was excellent. I plan to use them again for gravel next.

Oct 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Use the calculator with your area and finished depth. Fill packs down, so order 15 to 20 percent more than the measured volume. One ton covers about 60 square feet at 4 inches before compaction.

It depends on your area. In Texas and much of the South it's a screened sandy clay. In many other regions it's a granular mix of sand and small gravel. Both are chosen because they compact firm and drain better than ordinary fill dirt.

If your plans call for a specific gradation, compaction test, or DOT material, request a quote before ordering and include the spec. We'll confirm a local material that meets it.

Fill dirt is general excavated soil, and it can vary a lot load to load. Select fill is screened and chosen to compact consistently. Pick select fill under slabs, pads, and anything that needs to stay level.

Spread it in layers of 4 to 6 inches. Dampen each layer, then run a plate compactor or roller over it before adding the next. Too dry won't pack. Too wet turns to mud.

Not well. Select fill is made to pack hard, and roots don't like that. Cap it with 3 to 4 inches of topsoil if you want lawn on top.

By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.

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