Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Fill Dirt
Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Elgin Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Elgin, West Texas, Texas, with a city population of 29,320, sits in a fast-growing metro that has attracted both residential and light commercial development. At a growth rate of 5.30% annually and with 228 sunny days each year, local homeowners and builders face steady demand for site work, grading, and new foundations. The region’s hardiness zone of 8b and a balanced annual rainfall of 35.09 inches mean projects must account for both sun-driven drying and periodic wetting. That combination drives interest in reliable aggregates: homeowners want consistent fill that compacts well, supports landscaping contours, and reduces erosion risk, while contractors need predictable volumes and timely delivery for phased builds across a metro area of 2.5+ million residents. Fill Dirt is a practical, cost-effective choice for grading, backfill, and creating level building pads in Elgin’s climate. Because the area averages 35.09 inches of rain and long sunny stretches, properly compacted fill dirt helps prevent settling and erosion while providing a firm base for driveways, patios, and retaining walls. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source regionally appropriate fill dirt and coordinate dump-truck delivery on a schedule that fits your project. We provide clear quantity estimates, transparent pricing, and delivery options so you get the right material, in the right amount, delivered when you need it.Popular Projects in Elgin This Season
- Shed Pad Fill Dirt12 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt150 tons
Elgin Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 29,320
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.09 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 5.30% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Elgin Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: High Evaporation
- Dec–Jan: Freeze Heave Risk
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 4- to 6-inch lifts and cap exposed areas with topsoil or gravel to reduce erosion during Elgin’s rainy periods. Add a slight grade away from structures to protect foundations.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Elgin Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Elgin.
Fill dirt is subsoil with little organic matter used to raise or level ground and fill holes; it is not topsoil for planting. In Elgin you would use fill dirt for raising yards, backfilling foundation walls, towing up low spots, or as a base under driveways before placing road base or surface stone.
Prices vary by supplier, distance, and tonnage, but delivered fill dirt in the Elgin/West Texas area commonly runs in a broad range — expect roughly $10 to $35 per ton (about $12 to $42 per cubic yard using ~1.2 tons per cubic yard). Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order; get an online quote or call our team to see current, zip-code-specific pricing.
Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and contracted dump truck fleets that serve the Elgin area. Typical delivery trucks are tri-axle dump trucks carrying about 10 to 12 tons; Hello Gravel’s platform minimum is 3 tons, but some quarries or suppliers price more competitively at full-truck quantities, so check the quote for supplier minimums.
Elgin’s hot, dry climate and local clay-rich soils can cause fill dirt to shrink, harden, or form a crust when very dry and to swell or stay sticky when wet. Good results require placing fill in lifts, moisture-conditioning and compacting each lift, and avoiding placement during extreme drought or immediately after heavy rain to reduce future settling and movement.
Use volume = area x depth (in feet) and divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.2 to estimate tons (1 cu yd ≈ 1.2 tons for typical fill dirt). Examples: raising 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches is ~9.3 cu yd (≈11 tons); a 12 ft x 40 ft driveway with a 6-inch subfill is ~8.9 cu yd (≈11 tons). Always order 5–10% extra for compaction and settling, and contact our team if you need help with calculations.
Yes. Septic systems, structural foundation work, and large grading or fill that affects drainage or floodplain areas are regulated — you may need permits from the City of Elgin or Bastrop County. Check with Elgin Development Services and Bastrop County Permits before ordering fill dirt for septic, foundation, or major regrading projects to confirm requirements and inspections.
Fill dirt is best as subfill or backfill where organic matter is unwanted; it is not ideal as a finished driveway surface. For driveways in Elgin, use fill dirt to build grade, then a compacted layer of crusher run or road base for strength, and finish with surface gravel. For erosion control and planting, use topsoil or engineered erosion mixes; combine drainage fixes and vegetation or stone to handle storm flows in clay-prone areas.
Many local contractors offer grading, compaction, and final shaping after delivery, and some will coordinate with delivery drivers for tailgate spreading if feasible. Labor and equipment pricing varies by scope, but small residential jobs commonly run from roughly $300 to $1,200, or contractors may charge $75 to $150 per hour for machine work; get written quotes from local contractors for exact costs.
Alone, fill dirt is not a durable driveway surface; when used under a proper compacted base and appropriate surface stone, a driveway can last many years but will need periodic maintenance. Expect initial settling during the first year, with regrading or adding material every 1 to 5 years depending on traffic and drainage; good drainage and occasional re-compaction extend service life.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.
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The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.
Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!
We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.
The minimum order size is 3 tons.
Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!
No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.
We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!
Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/
Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.
Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.
We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.
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