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
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 Port Isabel Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Port Isabel (city population 8,490) sits on a sunny, coastal stretch of West Texas where steady growth and a warm climate shape local home projects. The surrounding metro area (metro area population 2.5+ million) is expanding at a steady pace, and Port Isabel’s growth rate of 1.10% annually feeds demand for grading, yard recontouring, and foundation prep. With 223 sunny days a year and a temperate hardiness zone of 9b, homeowners prioritize materials that handle heat, salt air, and occasional heavy rain. That’s why quality aggregates matter: consistent fill material prevents settling, supports structures, and reduces erosion—critical on coastal lots where proper elevation and compaction can protect lawns, driveways, and outbuildings from seasonal water flow and ground movement. Fill dirt is a practical, economical choice for many Port Isabel projects. Designed primarily as clean soil for building up grade, backfilling footings, and raising low spots, it performs well here because it compacts reliably and helps manage runoff after Port Isabel’s average annual rainfall of 28.80 inches. For homeowners, properly compacted fill dirt speeds construction and reduces future settling. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers who source regionally appropriate fill dirt, schedule delivery on your timeline, and coordinate professional dump-truck service. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST, and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion.Popular Projects in Port Isabel This Season
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt25 tons
- Driveway Subgrade Fill Dirt40 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt60 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- House Pad Build Fill Dirt150 tons
Port Isabel Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 8,490
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 28.80 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 223/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 1.10% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Port Isabel Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Compact fill dirt in 4–6 inch lifts and slope finished areas away from structures to manage Port Isabel’s 28.80 inches of annual rainfall. Ask for locally sourced fill dirt to reduce variability and improve compaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Port Isabel Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Port Isabel.
Typical delivery timing through Hello Gravel is 2+ business days for standard delivery, with next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Per-ton costs for basic unscreened fill dirt in the Port Isabel area commonly fall in a broad range (roughly $8 to $30 per ton) depending on local availability, screening, and haul distance; screened material and small orders usually cost more. Minimum orders start at about 3 tons, and final pricing will be shown at checkout for your zip code.
Many local suppliers offer both screened (cleaner, fewer debris and rock) and unscreened (cheaper, bulk fill) options, but availability varies by supplier and season. Screened fill dirt typically costs more than unscreened—expect a premium of several dollars per ton—so use Hello Gravel’s product details and order notes to request screened material and compare quotes. If you need a specific quality for landscaping or construction, request photos or a description before delivery.
To raise 1,000 square feet by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards of material (1000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 500 cu ft; 500 / 27 = 18.52 cu yd). For typical fill dirt densities in this region, that is roughly 20 to 25 tons (a good rule of thumb is about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard depending on moisture and compaction). Always order a small buffer (5-10%) for settlement and compaction, and confirm exact conversions with your supplier.
Fill dirt is a common and cost-effective material for raising grades, but it is not a one-size-fits-all solution for drainage. In Port Isabel’s coastal setting, sandy soils often drain well but can also settle, so combining clean, well-compacted fill with proper grading and surface drainage (swales, French drains) is important. For larger or critical projects, consider an engineered approach that may include select fill, crushed stone layers, and professional compaction to reduce future settling and erosion.
Fill dirt alone is generally not suitable as the structural base for a driveway. For a long-lasting residential driveway in coastal Port Isabel, use compacted structural fill to raise grade as needed, then install a compacted crushed stone subbase (road base) and a proper surface (asphalt, pavers, or compacted gravel). This layered approach improves load-bearing capacity, drainage, and freeze/thaw or flood resilience.
Coastal and sandy soils in Port Isabel tend to drain quickly but may be loose and prone to settling, especially where organic layers or a high water table exist. Proper installation—placing fill in thin lifts, moisture conditioning as needed, and compacting with the right equipment—reduces long-term settlement. For projects that affect structures or elevations near flood-prone zones, consider a compaction test or geotechnical advice to set acceptance criteria.
Small landscaping deliveries usually do not require permits, but larger fills—especially in regulated areas like floodplains, wetlands, or coastal dunes—may need local permits or approvals. Port Isabel and Cameron County enforce floodplain and coastal regulations, and FEMA flood maps apply along the coast; always check with the City of Port Isabel Planning & Zoning or Cameron County before placing substantial fill. If your property is in a designated flood zone or near protected habitat, you may need additional state or federal permits.
Labor and equipment costs vary with job size, but typical local ranges include skid steer or small excavator rental with operator at roughly $75 to $200 per hour, and ride-on rollers or plate compactors renting for $50 to $300 per day depending on size. Many contractors price small jobs as a flat rate (several hundred to a few thousand dollars) that includes labor, machine time, and compaction passes; larger site work can cost more. Ask contractors for a written scope showing material handling, number of compaction passes, and final grade work so you can compare bids accurately.
Crushed rock provides better drainage and a more stable, load-bearing base than clean fill dirt, making it the preferred material for structural layers and surfaces. Fill dirt is useful and economical for bulk elevation changes and backfill, but it should be compacted and often placed beneath or behind crushed stone layers for stability and drainage. For many Port Isabel projects the best solution is a combination: compacted fill to raise grade, topped or framed with crushed rock where drainage and strength are required.
Yes. Port Isabel is a coastal city with areas in or near FEMA flood zones, and placing fill in floodplains, wetlands, or coastal dunes may trigger local, state, or federal restrictions. Before large deliveries, check City of Port Isabel regulations, Cameron County rules, FEMA flood maps, and, if applicable, state coastal management or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits. When in doubt, contact local planning authorities and Hello Gravel’s customer support to discuss your address and project details.
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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