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 Palmer Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Palmer is a growing West Texas city with a city population of 5,620 and ties to a larger metro area of 2.7+ million. With a growth rate of 1.20% annually, local homebuilding and landscaping activity is steady, driving ongoing demand for earthwork and site-preparation materials. Palmer sees 228 sunny days annually and an annual rainfall of 34.25 inches, and sits in hardiness zone 8b, conditions that favor outdoor projects year-round but require attention to drainage and compaction. Homeowners and small contractors in Palmer often look for reliable, locally sourced aggregates to grade yards, raise low spots, and prepare foundations—tasks where quality fill dirt makes the difference between a stable base and future settling problems.Popular Projects in Palmer This Season
- Yard Leveling Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Raise Fill Dirt45 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt80 tons
- House Pad Fill Dirt300 tons
Palmer Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 5,620
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.25 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.20% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Palmer Projects
- Oct–Nov: Ideal Moisture Levels
- Feb–Apr: Spring Compaction Window
- May–Sept: Dry Hard Soils
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Choose well-graded fill dirt and compact in 4–6 inch lifts to reduce settling in Palmer’s climate; add drainage where rainfall collects to protect landscape beds.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Palmer Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Palmer.
Delivery cost varies with distance, access, and load size, but for small residential orders in Palmer you can expect $0 to $150 as a typical range because many suppliers offer free delivery nearby. Hello Gravel lists standard delivery as 2+ business days and a minimum order of 3 tons, with next-day delivery available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Request a quote at checkout to see the exact delivery fee for your zip code.
Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and haulers that source fill dirt from quarries and pits in Ellis County and neighboring counties. Check availability by entering your Palmer zip code on our site or contact our team and we will match you with nearby suppliers and provide quotes.
Fill dirt is suitable for raising grade and backfilling but it is not typically the best final surface for driveways or pads on its own. In Palmer's clay soils and hot, dry climate you should compact fill dirt well and install a proper base layer such as crusher run or road base under the wearing surface to reduce settling and drainage problems.
Contractors in the Palmer area usually place fill dirt in 4 to 6 inch lifts and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller, with moisture conditioning as needed to reach proper density. They often aim for high compaction (measured by a Proctor test) and may import engineered base material where extra stability is required.
A quick rule: cubic yards per inch = area in square feet divided by 324. For example, a 12 ft x 40 ft driveway (480 sq ft) needs about 1.48 cubic yards per inch of raise (480/324). Using a typical weight of 1.3 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 1.9 tons per inch for that driveway; adjust based on compaction and local material density.
Fill dirt is economical for bulk elevation and backfill but lacks the angular grading and drainage properties of crusher run or base material, which interlock and compact better for driving surfaces. For lasting driveways in West Texas you should use crusher run or road base as the structural layer and reserve fill dirt for subgrade raising where needed.
Yes. Local roads, county bridges, and town ordinances can impose weight limits or require permits for heavy truck movements, especially for large or frequent deliveries. Hello Gravel coordinates hauling but we recommend checking with Palmer or Ellis County public works if you expect multiple large loads or if trucks must use restricted roads.
Fill dirt can increase erosion risk if placed on slopes without stabilization because Palmer's dry, sometimes storm-driven runoff can cause rilling or gullying. Use proper drainage controls such as swales, erosion control fabric, vegetation, retaining walls, or engineered stabilization; for arroyo work check local permitting and consider a soil engineer for steeper sites.
Lifespan depends on use, drainage, and the supporting base; a drive surfaced properly (with base material and top gravel) can perform for many years, while a surface made only of fill dirt will require frequent repairs. Plan routine maintenance such as regrading and adding material every 1 to 5 years for low-use areas, and more for driveways with heavier traffic.
Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion; request spreading in the Order Notes at checkout and the driver will assess safety and accessibility on arrival. No spreading guarantee is provided, so for guaranteed spread-and-compact service consider hiring a local contractor; Hello Gravel can help connect you to local installers in the Palmer area.
Labor rates vary, but for small residential jobs expect spreading and compaction to run from a few hundred dollars up to $1,000 or more depending on area, access, and equipment needed. Some contractors charge by the hour ($50 to $150/hr) while others quote a flat price for a driveway or pad; get several local estimates for the most accurate price.
Measure the area and use the cubic yards-per-inch formula (area/324) to estimate how much you need, then round up and remember Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum order. Note local soil behavior, ask about material source and moisture content, request delivery instructions in Order Notes, and contact our team early if you need to change or cancel the order.
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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