Fill Dirt in Madison County, TX
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Fill Dirt
$8.77/tonVersatile, 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 Madison County Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Madison County is home to 13,493 residents and is experiencing steady demand for housing and yard work as growth continues at about 2.10% annually. With a climate in hardiness zone 8a, roughly 218 sunny days each year, and 38.97 inches of rainfall, local homeowners are managing projects that need both good drainage and durable soil stabilization. Contractors and DIYers alike are working on grading low spots, building garden beds, and preparing pads for sheds or additions—projects that call for reliable, clean aggregates rather than organic topsoil. That demand means homeowners often look for fill solutions that compact well, resist long-term settling, and perform through wet seasons and sun-exposed summers.Popular Projects in Madison County This Season
- Driveway base fill-dirt30 tons
- Raised yard grade fill-dirt80 tons
- Building pad fill-dirt200 tons
- Septic mound fill-dirt50 tons
- Flood mitigation berm fill-dirt120 tons
Madison County Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Texas Region
- 🏘️ Population: 13,493
- 🏡 Metro Area: 4.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 38.97 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 218/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.10% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Madison County Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Spring Moisture Window
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Cold Wet Limits
Summer Tip: Choose low-organic, well-graded fill-dirt and compact it in 4- to 6-inch lifts to reduce future settling—especially important with 38.97 inches of annual rain and 218 sunny days.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Madison County Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Madison County.
Delivered fill-dirt prices in Madison County commonly fall in the range of about $12 to $35 per ton depending on source, material quality, and delivery distance. Local factors (haul distance from the supplier, truck size, and seasonal demand) can move the price toward either end of that range. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, and you can check our checkout for exact delivered pricing to your zip code.
Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and haulers serving Madison County so you get regional fill-dirt without searching multiple vendors. Our platform accepts orders starting at 3 tons, but many local suppliers and haulers prefer full truck loads (tri-axle trucks typically carry about 10 to 16 tons). If you need less than a truck load, we can often arrange partial loads; check availability for your zip code at checkout.
Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days; next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries are most commonly made by tri-axle dump trucks (roughly 10 to 16 tons per truck) though smaller end-dumps or belly dumps may be used for tight access. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading is not guaranteed.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1,000 ft2 * 0.5 ft / 27). Fill-dirt in this region typically weighs about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard, so expect roughly 20 to 26 tons. Order toward the higher end to allow for compaction and minor settlement.
Fill-dirt is useful for raising grade and filling voids but is not recommended as the finished driving surface on Madison County’s clay-prone sites because it compacts poorly and sheds water slowly. For durable driveways, use fill-dirt to build grade and then cap with road base or crusher run for strength, drainage, and a stable surface. Contractors in the area commonly place a structural base layer (crusher run) over compacted fill-dirt before surface material.
Local contractors typically place fill-dirt in 4 to 8 inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to minimize future settlement. Moisture control while compacting is important—material that is too wet or too dry won't compact well—so crews often adjust water or wait for suitable conditions. For building pads or load-bearing work, contractors will follow an engineered spec and may require density testing.
Fill-dirt generally has finer particles than gravels and can retain water, so it drains slower and can worsen surface runoff if not graded properly. In Madison County’s seasonal heavy rains, it’s best to grade fill so water flows away from structures and to include drainage features or coarser layers where standing water is a concern. For areas that must drain quickly, consider a sand/rock drainage layer or a perforated pipe system under the fill.
Fill-dirt can be used to raise grade for septic pads, building pads, or low-volume rural roads, but these uses often require engineered specs and approvals from Madison County authorities. Septic systems and building foundations usually require specific compaction, bearing capacity, and inspection—check with Madison County permitting and a licensed engineer before ordering. Hello Gravel can supply the material, but final design and permits are the customer’s responsibility.
Areas built with uncompacted or lightly compacted fill-dirt commonly settle in the first 6 to 12 months and may need additional material or regrading after heavy rains. For long-term performance, compacted and capped sections (with road base or top cover) require less maintenance, though driveways and access roads will need periodic regrading and spot additions. Plan on an initial inspection and touch-ups after the first rainy season.
Contractor bids typically break costs into material (per ton or per cubic yard), delivery (truck fee or included with material), and installation (spreading and compaction quoted hourly or as a flat rate). Additional line items may include permit fees, engineering or compaction testing, erosion control, and hauling off unsuitable material. Get itemized quotes so you can compare material cost versus labor and equipment charges; Hello Gravel shows transparent material pricing to help with that.
A common tri-axle dump truck serving Madison County carries about 8 to 12 cubic yards or roughly 10 to 16 tons of fill-dirt, depending on moisture and material density. Drivers need a firm, level turning area about 12 to 14 feet wide and enough overhead clearance; if your driveway is narrow or soft, discuss alternate drop locations during ordering. Note that muddy conditions or steep, obstructed access may require smaller trucks or offloading by hand, so communicate site constraints when you place the order.
As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.
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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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