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 Melissa's Dry Climate • 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 Melissa Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Melissa has a city population of 22,760 and is seeing steady development as more homeowners and builders invest in new lots and yard upgrades. With a growth rate of 3.20% annually and a climate that averages 228 sunny days per year and 34.25 inches of annual rainfall, local projects range from new home pads to yard grading and drainage improvements. These conditions create demand for reliable aggregates: homeowners need materials that compact well, resist erosion during heavy rains, and provide a stable base for landscaping, driveways, and utility trenches. Quality fill material helps prevent future settling and reduces time and cost on rework for both DIYers and contractors working in Melissa's expanding market. Fill Dirt is a practical, cost-effective choice for raising grade, backfilling foundations, and creating level building pads in Melissa’s environment. Given the city’s annual rainfall of 34.25 inches and long sunny seasons (228/year), properly placed and compacted fill dirt improves drainage and reduces erosion compared with loose native soils. Hello Gravel connects you with locally sourced, low-organic fill dirt and coordinates delivery by professional dump trucks, with standard delivery in 2+ business days and next-day options for orders placed before noon CST. We handle ordering, scheduling, and local supplier coordination so you get the right fill dirt for your project without extra hassle.Popular Projects in Melissa This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Backyard Grading Fill Dirt25 tons
- Raised Flower Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
- Utility Trench Backfill Fill Dirt12 tons
Melissa Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 22,760
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 3.20% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Melissa Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Window
- May–Sept: Dry Heat Caution
- Dec–Jan: Cold Moisture Risk
Summer Tip: Request clean, low-organic fill dirt and compact in 6–8 inch lifts to minimize settling; account for slope so runoff moves away from foundations, especially with Melissa's annual rainfall of 34.25 inches.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Melissa Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Melissa.
Fill dirt is dense subsoil with little organic matter and a range of particle sizes from fine clay to small stones. In Melissa and West Texas it is typically used to raise low spots, build up yard grades, create building pads, and backfill behind foundations where plant growth is not needed.
Delivered prices vary based on distance, moisture content, and supplier, but a typical range for Melissa is about $8 to $25 per cubic yard. Expect higher pricing for short-notice deliveries, long hauls, or specialty screened material; get a zip-code quote to see exact pricing for your address.
Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and contracted haulers that serve Melissa; minimum order sizes commonly start at 3 tons (our platform minimum). Individual suppliers may have their own minimums or truck routing limits, so confirm minimums and any delivery fees during checkout.
Measure the area (square feet) and the average depth you want to add (in inches). Convert: cubic yards = (area in sq ft x depth in inches) / 324, and then plan on about 10-20% extra for compaction and settling; for weight, expect roughly 1.1 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction.
Fill dirt can be used for grading and as structural fill if it is properly placed and compacted, but it is not a finished driving surface. In Melissa's clay soils a granular base such as crushed stone or engineered fill is recommended on top of compacted fill dirt for driveways and building pads to improve drainage and stability.
For most residential pads and grading you should place fill in 6- to 8-inch lifts and compact each lift; aim for a high degree of compaction for structural work. Small yards and patch areas can be compacted with a plate compactor or walk-behind roller, while larger areas benefit from a drum roller or hiring a contractor with heavier equipment.
Fill dirt with a high clay content tends to slow drainage and can cause pooling if not graded correctly. To reduce runoff and flooding risk in Melissa, grade surfaces to drain away from structures, add a granular drainage layer where needed, and consider swales or French drains in flood-prone spots.
Small landscaping fills usually do not require a permit, but larger grading, regrading that affects drainage, or fills near property lines or floodplains may require a permit from the City of Melissa. Homeowners should also review HOA covenants before altering front-yard grades and contact city permitting or the HOA for guidance before starting work.
Fill dirt is the most economical option for bulk raising and backfill, but it does not provide the same drainage or load-bearing performance as crushed stone or engineered fill. Crushed stone or engineered fill costs more but gives better long-term stability for driveways, building pads, and areas with heavy loads; choose based on budget and the structural needs of the project.
An uncovered fill dirt surface will settle, erode, and require regrading or topping periodically—often within one to a few seasons after installation. If you compact properly and cap the fill with crushed stone, asphalt, or concrete, maintenance drops dramatically and the surface can perform for many years; plan periodic inspections after heavy rains and add material where washouts or settling occur.
Deliveries are typically made by tri-axle dump trucks; Hello Gravel requires a minimum order (3 tons) and standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST. Prepare a clear access route with adequate width and overhead clearance, note driveway weight limits, and add delivery instructions at checkout; tailgate spreading may be available at the driver's discretion but is not guaranteed.
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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