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Select Fill

$14.89/ton · material
4.91,934 verified Hello Gravel 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· 1,934 verified 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
“We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.”
Kelly O’Brien · 5★ · one of 1,934 verified reviews

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.

What customers say

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Kim S.

4 months ago
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I work for an industrial construction company that deals with a lot of civil work, and I'm very accustomed to building a proper base with specific materials on projects we work on. The people at Hello Gravel were very pleasant to deal with. Prices are good. Unfortunately, the product I asked for wasn't available after paying for it, but they worked hard at ensuring I had a suitabe alternative. In the end, it all worked well, and the staff were very attentive. Lots of operators would not have gone through the trouble they did to make sure I was happy as a customer. Hello Gravel did

June 11, 2026

Christopher N.

4 months ago
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Great job.

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June 11, 2026

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.

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June 5, 2026

Ryan H.

10 hours ago
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The order was excellent, the entire process went smoothly. I ordered the walkway gravel for a project around the home and the road base for a patio. The delivery driver placed it exactly where I wanted it and it was delivered on time. Excellent customer service.

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October 20, 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

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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