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: Built For West Texas Conditions • Next-Day Fill Dirt Delivery Available
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 Lyford Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lyford is a small West Texas city of 3,480 residents sitting inside a broader regional market of 2.5+ million people. With steady local growth of 0.27% annually, homeowners and small builders in Lyford increasingly take on yard renovations, grading, and light construction projects. The local climate—about 224/year sunny days, roughly 23.00 inches of rain per year, and a USDA hardiness zone of 9b—means soils tend to be dry and compactable but can shift after episodic heavy rains. Those conditions drive demand for dependable bulk materials: well-graded fill prevents settling, helps shape drainage, and creates a stable base for patios, driveways, and foundations. For many homeowners, buying consistent, locally sourced aggregates avoids costly rework and keeps projects on schedule.Popular Projects in Lyford This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt25 tons
- House Pad Backfill Fill Dirt180 tons
- Septic Trench Fill Dirt12 tons
- Raised Yard Grading Fill Dirt75 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
Lyford Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 3,480
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 23.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 224/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.27% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Lyford Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: High Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Hot Dry Conditions
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Place fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and compact each layer; finish with 3–4 inches of topsoil for planting. With Lyford’s 23.00 inches of annual rain and 224/year sunny days, proper compaction reduces settling and helps control erosion during heavy storms.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lyford Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Lyford.
Costs vary by supplier, trip distance, and quantity, but expect to pay by the ton with a minimum order of 3 tons through Hello Gravel. Many Lyford deliveries qualify for free standard delivery, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. For an accurate price, check your zip code on Hello Gravel or get a quote so we can factor local hauling and material availability.
For driveways in Lyford's semi-arid, flat terrain, choose clean, clay-minor to sandy clay fill dirt with low organic content and good compaction characteristics. Avoid topsoil or loamy mixes that contain organic material because they settle and erode more easily. For a durable driveway, pair compacted fill dirt with a 4 to 6 inch crushed stone or road base wearing layer.
Use the formula: cubic yards = (area in square feet x depth in feet) / 27. For example, to raise a 1,000 sq ft yard by 6 inches (0.5 ft) you need about 18.5 cubic yards, which is roughly 22 to 25 tons depending on dirt density. Always order 5 to 10 percent extra to allow for settlement and spreading, and use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team for help with your specific lot size.
Fill dirt can help with grading and filling low spots, but by itself it is not a long-term erosion control solution in West Texas where sudden heavy rains occur. Combine compacted fill dirt with proper grading, vegetative cover, riprap, or geotextile fabric for slopes and drainage channels to reduce erosion risk. For flat lots, make sure surface drainage directs water away from structures and consider a gravel or rock surface to reduce washout.
Fill dirt can wash or settle in heavy rains unless it is properly compacted and graded to shed water. Compaction is highly recommended for any load-bearing use or to limit settlement; typical practice is to compact in 6 to 8 inch lifts with a plate or roller to reach good density. Also confirm finished grade, install drainage swales if needed, and consider a wearing surface like crushed stone for areas with vehicle traffic.
Fill dirt is good for bringing grades up and filling voids, but it lacks the stability and drainage properties of crusher run or road base. Crusher run and road base are engineered, compactable aggregates that form a stable, well-draining base and are typically required for long-lasting driveways. For best results in Lyford, use fill dirt to set grade and then install a compacted layer of crusher run or road base topped with a wearing surface of gravel.
Yes, Hello Gravel connects you with trusted local suppliers and haulers in the West Texas region who can deliver bulk fill dirt to Lyford. Our platform shows supplier pricing, availability, and delivery windows based on your zip code, with the usual minimum order of 3 tons and standard delivery in 2+ business days. For faster delivery, request next-day service before noon CST and add order notes for placement preferences.
A pad or driveway built only with fill dirt will require frequent maintenance and regrading because the surface can rut and settle, especially after heavy rains. When fill dirt is properly compacted and capped with a suitable aggregate base and wearing surface, a residential driveway can last many years with periodic topping and minor repairs. Regular maintenance includes re-grading low spots, adding fresh aggregate as needed, and keeping drainage clear to prevent erosion.
Fill dirt can be used as bulk fill if it is clean, free of organic material, and compacted, but most patios, RV pads, and septic systems also require a compacted aggregate base for stability and drainage. Ask suppliers for 'clean compactable fill' with low organic content, and specify compaction requirements (for example, compaction to 90 to 95 percent of standard Proctor) and lift thickness. Always check with your contractor or permitting office for required specs, and consider adding a 4 to 6 inch layer of crushed stone over compacted fill for pads or structures.
Permit and compaction requirements vary by county and the type of project; some structural or septic applications require engineered fill or a compaction report. Lyford residents should contact the Lyford city office or Willacy County building and permitting department to confirm local rules before placing large quantities of fill dirt. If permits or inspections are required, contractors may need to provide documentation of material type and compaction testing.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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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