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 Joshua Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Joshua has a city population of 20,000 and is part of a fast-growing West Texas metro that now exceeds 2.5+ million residents. Local growth at 1.40% annually, combined with 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, means steady development and frequent outdoor projects. Homeowners here are regularly grading lots, building driveways, backfilling foundations, and reshaping yards to suit expanding neighborhoods and new construction. That steady demand makes quality aggregates important: properly selected fill dirt reduces settling, improves compaction under structures, and helps route water away from buildings. In Joshua’s hardiness zone 8b climate, materials that compact reliably and stay stable through wet spells and hot, dry periods are especially valuable to both DIYers and contractors.Popular Projects in Joshua This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt40 tons
- Building Pad Fill Dirt250 tons
- Septic Backfill Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
Joshua Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 20,000
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Joshua Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Moisture Risk
- May–Sept: High Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cold Weather Limits
Summer Tip: Use fill dirt placed in compacted, thin lifts and slope the finished grade away from structures to manage Joshua’s 34.25 inches of annual rainfall; contact our team for compaction guidance and local supplier recommendations.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Joshua Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Joshua.
Fill dirt is economical soil with few organics used to raise grade or fill holes; in Joshua it usually comes from local pits and reflects West Texas clay and sand mixes. It is not topsoil, so plan to cap with topsoil or crushed stone if you need plant growth or a stable driveway surface.
In the Joshua area delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $10 to $35 per ton depending on distance, supplier, and load size, with contractors often getting lower per-ton rates. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is generally 3 tons, and delivery fees or next-day service may change the final price.
For Joshua projects choose screened, low-organic fill dirt with a mix of fines and sand that compacts well and has minimal clay shrink-swell; avoid unprocessed farm topsoil. For driveways, place screened fill dirt to grade, then install a compacted roadbase or crushed stone cap for strength and drainage.
Using a loose-density estimate of 1.2 tons per cubic yard, a 1/4-acre area requires about 161 tons at 4" depth, 242 tons at 6", and 484 tons at 12". For a full acre those amounts scale to roughly 645 tons (4"), 968 tons (6"), and 1,936 tons (12"), but always request a site-specific estimate from Hello Gravel since densities and compaction vary.
Small residential deliveries of fill dirt usually do not require a city permit, but large fills, changes to drainage, or stockpiling that affects neighbors can trigger city or county review in Joshua and Johnson County. Check local building and drainage rules, verify HOA restrictions, and contact the City of Joshua or Hello Gravel if you plan major grade changes or large on-site stockpiles.
Fill dirt is fine for raising grade and backfill but is not ideal as a surface material for erosion control or drainage because it compacts into a low-permeability mass and can channel water. Crushed limestone or roadbase outperform fill dirt for driveways and ditches because they shed water, provide structural support, and resist washouts; use fill dirt for bulk raise and rock for the finished surface and drainage paths.
Typical lead time for standard deliveries in the region is two or more business days, with next-day delivery sometimes available for orders placed early and for an extra fee. Most suppliers and Hello Gravel have a 3-ton minimum for online orders, while contractors ordering truckloads (hundreds of tons) should expect scheduling windows based on truck availability and pit production.
For clay-heavy sites in Joshua, moisture-condition the fill and compact in 4- to 6-inch lifts using a plate compactor for small areas or a tandem/vibratory roller for larger fills. Consider geotextile fabric over soft spots and lime or cement stabilization when soils are highly plastic; your contractor or Hello Gravel team can advise on amounts and rental equipment.
A driveway that uses fill dirt only as a surface will rut and wash out quickly; when properly built with compacted fill, a structural roadbase, and a crushed-stone surface it can last many years with routine maintenance. Expect to regrade and add stone every 1 to 5 years depending on traffic and storm events in West Texas, with more frequent touch-ups after heavy rains.
Fill dirt is often the lowest cost per ton for bulk raising and rough grading, but it may require additional rock, stabilization, or more compaction to achieve a durable finished surface. Recycled concrete and crushed rock cost more up front but provide a stronger, better-draining base for driveways and heavy loads, while native fill can be free but may contain organic material that is unsuitable for structural work; choose based on final use and budget.
Supply varies by zip code; Hello Gravel connects you to local pits and haulers serving Joshua and nearby West Texas towns and will show supplier options and prices at checkout. Typical delivered price ranges are roughly $10 to $35 per ton for fill dirt in the region, with the final quote depending on load size, exact delivery location, and requested delivery timing.
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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