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 Gun Barrel City Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Gun Barrel City, population 6,347, sits in a steady-growth corner of West Texas where a 0.58% annual growth rate and a semi-arid climate shape home and yard projects. With 228 sunny days each year, 41.28 inches of annual rainfall, and a hardiness zone of 8a, local homeowners balance sun‑driven landscaping with seasonal rain. That steady growth and year‑round outdoor work have increased demand for reliable bulk materials—grading, foundation backfill, driveway bases, and erosion control all start with the right soil. Homeowners choose quality aggregates to minimize settling, support plantings suited to zone 8a, and manage runoff so yards and structures stay stable through wet spells and long sunny periods.Popular Projects in Gun Barrel City This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt10 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt20 tons
- Lot Raise Fill Dirt150 tons
- Landscaping Berm Fill Dirt25 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
Gun Barrel City Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 6,347
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 41.28 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.58% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Gun Barrel City Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Higher Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Slow Compaction
Summer Tip: Because Gun Barrel City gets 41.28 inches of rain and 228 sunny days, compact fill dirt in layers and slope it away from structures to protect foundations and manage runoff; ask for locally sourced, low-organic fill dirt to reduce settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Gun Barrel City Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Gun Barrel City.
Delivered fill dirt in the Gun Barrel City area typically ranges from about $12 to $30 per ton ($15 to $40 per cubic yard), depending on haul distance, source, and moisture. Exact pricing varies by zip code; use Hello Gravel to get a tailored quote for your address.
To raise a 1/4-acre (about 10,890 sq ft) by 6 inches you need roughly 202 cubic yards (about 260 to 275 tons using a 1.25–1.4 ton per cubic yard conversion). For smaller areas, multiply square footage by depth (in feet) to get cubic feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards, then multiply by 1.25–1.4 to estimate tons.
Fill dirt is useful for building up grade but is not the best wearing surface for driveways. For driveways we recommend a structural base like road base or crushed limestone topped with a surfacing layer; use fill dirt only to raise or level before installing a proper base.
Gun Barrel City has hot summers, humid conditions, and seasonal heavy rains, and many local lots have clay or clayey loam soils that can expand and settle. Proper layering, moisture control, and compaction are essential to reduce long-term settling; poor drainage or organic fill will cause more movement over time.
Small yards and patches can be compacted with a plate compactor in 4- to 6-inch lifts; larger areas usually need a vibratory or sheepsfoot roller and staged lifts. Aim for incremental lifts with compaction between each lift, and consider hiring a local contractor with roller experience for bigger fills.
Permit needs vary by project size and location; minor regrading on private lots often does not need a permit, but changes that affect drainage, shoreline areas near Cedar Creek Lake, or public right-of-way likely require city or county approval. Check Gun Barrel City planning and your HOA rules before major grading; if in doubt, contact local authorities or Hello Gravel’s team for guidance.
Fill dirt itself is durable, but unprotected slopes and loose surfaces will erode after heavy rains and may settle over time. Stabilize fills with proper compaction, install drainage, add topsoil and vegetation or a gravel cover, and plan on occasional touch-up and regrading after severe storms.
For grading, use clean, low-organic fill dirt with minimal large debris and finer particles that compact well; avoid topsoil or organic-rich fill for structural fills. For driveways, place compacted fill dirt to establish grade, then install a crushed-stone or road-base layer as the structural component and a surfacing material on top.
Fill dirt is the least expensive for raising grade but offers poor load-bearing and drainage as a finished driveway surface. Road base and crushed limestone cost more but provide much better compaction, drainage, and long-term performance for driveways; for most Gun Barrel City driveways, a compacted road base topped with limestone or pavement is the better investment.
Hello Gravel generally delivers by tri-axle dump truck (10–12 cubic yards) with a 3-ton minimum order; standard delivery is 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Drivers may do tailgate spreading at their discretion; add delivery notes and confirm access, overhead clearance, and preferred drop location at checkout.
Yes. Because Hello Gravel sources materials regionally, color, texture, and particle makeup can vary based on local geology in the Gun Barrel City area. Expect natural variation and add color or material preferences in your order notes; contact customer service if a specific appearance or gradation is critical.
Local earthwork and landscaping contractors handle large fills and compaction; many contractors offer excavation, grading, and roller compaction services. Hello Gravel can connect you with local suppliers and you can request contractor recommendations, or contact area contractors experienced with clay soils and lake-front grading for bigger jobs.
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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