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June 11, 2026
Select Fill
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Product description
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.
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
Delivery info
- Order by noon and we deliver the next business day.
- You don't need to be home. Tell us where to dump it and the driver puts the pile there.
- Pick your delivery date at checkout.
- Questions? Call or text us at 855-241-8884.
What happens after you order
- 1We’ll be in touch! You'll hear from our team shortly to confirm your order details.
- 2We handle the logistics We schedule with one of our local hauling partners.
- 3You prep the drop spot We’ll send delivery-day instructions 24 hours before your scheduled date.
- 4Delivery day Keep your phone nearby and make sure the drop area is clear for the truck.
- 5We check in after We’ll follow up to make sure the delivery went smoothly.
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Right material. Safe delivery. Real help if we miss.
How it works
- We fix what we control. Wrong material, confirmed fulfillment errors, or orders we cannot complete are reviewed for replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.
- Safe delivery comes first. The driver chooses the final safe dump location on site. If your requested spot is not safely reachable, we deliver to the closest safe location available.
- Plans change. You can cancel free up to one full business day before delivery. Next-business-day orders cannot be cancelled once confirmed.
- Natural material varies. Color, texture, moisture, dust, and sizing can vary by quarry, supplier, season, and region.
“We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.”
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.
Delivery Included
The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.
Compare Materials
Current selectionSelect Fill
MaterialScreened compactable fill (sandy clay or granular fill, varies by location)
TextureFine, compactable
Weight~2,600 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" loose)~60 sq ft per ton
Lift Thickness4–6" per layer
ColorVaries by location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Coverage (3" deep)—
Shape—
Coverage (4" deep)—
Best For
Slab and shed padsBuilding up gradeFoundation backfillLeveling low areas
Fill Dirt
MaterialNative subsoil (varies by location)
TextureVaries depending on location
Weight~2,200 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" loose)—
Lift Thickness—
ColorVaries depending on location
Minimum Order1 yard
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Coverage (3" deep)~100 sq ft per yard
Shape—
Coverage (4" deep)—
Best For
GradingBackfillSite prepLeveling
Road Base
MaterialCrushed aggregate blend
Texture—
Weight~2,800 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (4" loose)—
Lift Thickness—
ColorVaries depending on location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Coverage (3" deep)—
ShapeAngular with fines
Coverage (4" deep)~75 sq ft per ton
Best For
Driveway baseRoad constructionParking lotsBuilding pads
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.
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Patricia B.
4 months ago
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From ordering online, communication, to delivery everything was outstanding! Highly recommend Hello Gravel and will definitely use again.
June 5, 2026
Priority m.
4 months ago
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Got everything delivered on time, very time efficient. Love the service.
June 3, 2026
Carolyn M.
1 day ago
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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.
October 19, 2026
Dave
1 week ago
Great service would highly recommend this company. I’ll use them again.
October 13, 2026
Rachel
2 weeks ago
I ordered fill dirt to grade around my house. The process was so simple! The driver met me where I wanted him to drop the dirt. I think I spent a total of 30 min with the ordering, paying, and the truck arriving with the material the day they said they would be there. I'm very pleased.
October 6, 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.
