Fill Dirt in Plains, TX

Delivered fill dirt prices in Plains commonly range depending on supplier and distance; expect roughly $10 to $35 per cubic yard delivered as a rough guideline. Final price depends on volume, local haul distance, and whether you meet Hello Gravel's minimum order (3 tons). Contact us or check your zip code for an exact quote and availability.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of fill dirt, so delivered cost for a full truck in Plains often falls between about $150 and $420 based on per-yard pricing and travel time. Rural or remote deliveries in West Texas can add a surcharge, and smaller orders may be priced differently since Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons.

To raise a 10 ft x 10 ft (100 sq ft) area: 1 inch = 0.31 cu yd, 3 inches = 0.94 cu yd, 6 inches = 1.85 cu yd (about 0.4 to 2.4 tons using typical conversion). Because Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum, you will likely need to order at least ~2.3 cu yd even if you need less. Delivery cost will depend on local per-yard pricing (see $10–$35/yd) and any rural surcharge—contact us for a precise quote.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper per cubic yard than crushed rock, making it a cost-effective choice for raising low spots or filling voids. However, for a driveway base you want a well-draining, compactable granular base (crushed rock) rather than raw fill dirt; if you use fill, choose select or engineered fill and compact in lifts. For Plains driveways we usually recommend a compacted granular base topped with surface gravel for long-term performance.

Simply putting gravel over soft topsoil or low-quality dirt in Plains will likely lead to rutting and washouts. You should remove organic topsoil, place and compact appropriate fill (select fill or engineered fill) or crushed rock in 4-6 inch lifts, and then add surface gravel. Hello Gravel can deliver the fill dirt; spreading and compaction are not guaranteed as part of delivery and are best done by a local contractor.

Two inches of surface gravel alone is not enough for a driveway in Plains; it will wear through quickly. A common approach is 4-6 inches of compacted base material (crushed rock or select fill) and then 2-3 inches of surface gravel. Adjust depth for local soils and traffic loads; heavier vehicles require deeper, better-compacted bases.

One cubic yard covers 27 cu ft. Example estimates: 1,000 sq ft at 2 inches (0.167 ft) needs about 6.2 cu yd; at 4 inches needs about 12.3 cu yd; at 6 inches needs about 18.5 cu yd. Using a rough delivered price of $10–$35 per cu yd, material cost would be roughly $62–$217 for 2 inches, $123–$431 for 4 inches, and $185–$647 for 6 inches, plus any rural delivery surcharge and tax—request a zip-code quote for exact pricing.

Cost depends on driveway width and base depth. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at a 6-inch base requires about 3.7 cubic yards of fill (200 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 100 cu ft / 27 = 3.7 cu yd). At $10–$35 per cu yd delivered, expect roughly $37–$130 for material, but note Hello Gravel minimums (3 tons) and potential truck charges can affect small orders—ask for a site-specific quote.

Yes, fill dirt is commonly used to raise and level yards in Plains, but pick clean, low-organic fill and place it in thin lifts with compaction between lifts for best results. Hello Gravel organizes delivery via local dump trucks and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but spreading and compaction services are not guaranteed—hire a local landscaper or equipment operator for compaction. Contact our team to discuss select fill options and delivery timing.

One cubic yard = 27 cubic feet. Coverage examples: 1 inch depth covers ~324 sq ft; 2 inches covers ~162 sq ft; 3 inches covers ~108 sq ft; 6 inches covers ~54 sq ft. For weight estimation, fill dirt commonly weighs about 1.2–1.5 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction—use these figures to convert yards to tons for ordering.