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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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 Harper Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Harper is a West Texas city of 2,930 residents, experiencing steady growth with a rate of 0.80% annually. Its semi-arid setting and West Texas geography — with 228 sunny days per year, 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, and a Hardiness Zone of 8b — drive specific needs for stable, well-graded soils around homes. Homeowners and local contractors increasingly need reliable fill material to correct low spots, prep building pads, backfill foundations, and build up driveways or planting beds that resist erosion after storms. Because local soils can vary from clay-rich to sandy depending on site conditions, quality Fill Dirt that compacts well and contains minimal organic matter is essential to avoid future settling and drainage problems. In Harper’s climate, Fill Dirt plays a key role in managing occasional heavy rains and long dry spells: it should provide a stable base that reduces erosion and supports proper grading for water runoff. Hello Gravel connects Harper homeowners with vetted local suppliers and professional haulers to deliver regionally sourced Fill Dirt that reflects local geology. We make it simple to order the right material, schedule delivery, and add notes about placement or site access so your project gets the correct fill for lasting results.Popular Projects in Harper This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt18 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt120 tons
- Septic Backfill Fill Dirt14 tons
- Low Spot Yard Fill Dirt10 tons
Harper Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 2,930
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Harper Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Ask for clean, low-organic Fill Dirt and request local supplier guidance on compaction and placement to reduce future settling.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Harper Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Harper.
Delivered fill dirt prices in Harper, TX commonly range from about $12 to $35 per ton depending on source, truck haul distance, and material quality. Local pit-sourced material at short haul rates will be toward the low end, while specialty or long-haul loads increase the price. Exact cost for your address is available through Hello Gravel checkout after entering your zip code.
Hello Gravel standard delivery is 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an added fee. Our minimum order is 3 tons, and most deliveries come on tri-axle dump trucks; remote Harper locations or long-haul suppliers may add extra lead time. Request your preferred delivery date during checkout and contact our team if you need faster service.
For general yard grading in Harper, use clean fill dirt with a mix of fines that compacts well but drains modestly; avoid uncontrolled organic topsoil. Compact in 4 to 6 inch lifts with a plate compactor or roller, aiming for firm, even settlement; contractors often shoot for about 90-95% of maximum dry density for graded areas. Because West Texas is hot and dry, add moisture before compaction to achieve proper density and reduce future settling.
Fill dirt is fine for raising and grading ground but is not a durable structural base for driveways in Harper. For driveways, use compacted road base or crushed limestone (4 to 6 inches of compacted base) over properly compacted subgrade; fill dirt can be used beneath that to bring levels up. Using fill dirt alone under traffic will likely lead to rutting and settlement, especially after heavy rains.
For 1,000 sq ft: 2" depth = about 6.17 cubic yards (roughly 7 to 8 tons). 4" depth = about 12.33 cubic yards (roughly 15 tons). 6" depth = about 18.5 cubic yards (roughly 22 to 23 tons); these ton estimates assume about 1.2 tons per cubic yard and can vary with moisture and soil type.
Harper’s hot, often dry climate causes shrinkage and hard crusting of surface soils, while occasional heavy rains can lead to erosion and uneven settling. Fill dirt with high clay content can expand and contract with moisture cycles, increasing risk of cracking or subsidence. Proper compaction, moisture conditioning at placement, and good surface drainage reduce most climate-related problems.
Permit and HOA rules vary; small landscape fills and topdressing often need no permit, but large grading, changing drainage, or bringing in many truckloads can trigger county or city permits. Check with Harper City Hall and Blanco County planning or building offices, and review any HOA covenants before ordering large quantities. When in doubt, contact local authorities or Hello Gravel’s support team for guidance before delivery.
Local pit-sourced fill in the West Texas region is typically less expensive because of shorter trucking distances and easier access, and it often arrives faster. Hauled-in material from farther away increases trucking fees and may be more expensive per ton; availability also depends on nearby quarry and pit schedules. Hello Gravel sources regionally and will show pricing based on available local suppliers for your zip code.
Expect some settling during the first year, especially after heavy rains; you may need to add additional fill and regrade low spots. For slopes, erosion control (seed, straw, or mulch) and periodic inspection after storms is important to prevent washouts. If you cover fill with turf or planting, follow proper topsoil and seeding practices to reduce bare spots and erosion.
Grade to direct water away from structures with at least a 2% slope, and create swales or shallow ditches to carry runoff to safe outlets. Use terraces, retaining walls, rock riprap in concentrated flow areas, and stabilizing vegetation or erosion-control blankets on steeper slopes. For heavier runoff areas, consider French drains or culverts and consult a local contractor to size drainage features for Harper’s occasional heavy storms.
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!
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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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