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 San Marcos Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
San Marcos (population 61,712) is part of the fast-growing Austin-Round Rock region (2.5+ million) and is seeing steady development at roughly 2.20% annually. The city’s mix of rolling limestone hills, infill development, and expanding suburbs, combined with a climate that averages 232/year sunny days and 35.92 inches of annual rainfall in hardiness zone 8b, drives consistent demand for construction and landscaping materials. Homeowners and local contractors are tackling projects from driveway bases and foundation backfill to grading for drainage and retaining walls, and they need bulk materials that compact predictably and resist future settling. Quality fill dirt is a common choice because it provides an economical, stable base for structural and grading work, helps manage runoff when paired with proper drainage, and reduces the chance of costly rework in San Marcos’ seasonal cycles of sun and rain.Popular Projects in San Marcos This Season
- Residential Lot Grade Fill Dirt150 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt80 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Yard Raise & Patio Fill Dirt40 tons
San Marcos Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Austin-Round Rock, TX
- 🏘️ Population: 61,712
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.92 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 232/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.20% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for San Marcos Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Good Compaction Window
- May–Sept: High Heat Drying
- Dec–Jan: Wet Cold Limits
Summer Tip: Use clean, compactable fill dirt—avoid topsoil—for foundation backfill and grading. Compact in 6-inch lifts and slope surfaces to shed water given San Marcos’s 35.92 inches of annual rainfall.
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Frequently Asked Questions - San Marcos Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in San Marcos.
In San Marcos you can generally expect basic fill dirt delivered to run about $10 to $28 per cubic yard, depending on supplier, haul distance, and material quality. Local factors like truck access, tipping location, and whether the dirt is screened or contains clay/caliche can push the price toward the higher end. Get a quote for your zip code to see exact pricing and any delivery fees.
A tri-axle dump truck in the San Marcos area usually carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose, so delivered material alone typically costs $120 to $340 per load based on the per-yard range. If you want the driver to tailgate spread, expect an additional fee or tipping charge of roughly $100 to $300, and spreading is always at the driver's discretion. For full spreading and compaction by a contractor, add equipment and labor costs below.
Most local suppliers use tri-axle end-dump trucks (about 10-12 cubic yards) or larger belly dumps for bigger orders; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons. Common access requirements include a 12-foot-wide turn, adequate overhead clearance, staging space for the truck, and firm ground for heavy trucks; soft driveways or gates may require a smaller truck or off-site drop. Always note access details at checkout and expect suppliers to confirm before dispatch; extra fees can apply for tight access or long hose/dumping distances.
Permitting depends on the scope and location of the work. Small, minor grading projects often do not require a permit, but raising grade, changing drainage, working in a floodplain, or adding more than a certain volume of material can trigger city or county permits and drainage review in San Marcos and Hays County. Contact the City of San Marcos Planning/Permits or Hays County before major fills and check with Hello Gravel if you expect to alter site drain patterns.
Plain fill dirt is useful for raising grade but is not a good final surface for driveways or pads that will carry vehicles because it compacts poorly and can rut or wash out. For a stable vehicle surface use a compactable base mix such as crusher run, compactable fill, or 3/4" crushed rock over a properly compacted subgrade, with geotextile fabric where needed. In the San Marcos area, consider local caliche and drainage when choosing material and compaction specs.
Contractor rates vary by job size, but expect equipment plus operator rates of about $75 to $150 per hour for excavation equipment and compactors in the San Marcos market. For a small residential pad or driveway prep, a typical contractor job (machine time, grading, and compaction) often lands between $300 and $1,500 depending on area, accessibility, and required passes. Ask contractors for per-hour and mobilization fees and get estimates that include required compaction testing if needed.
After placing and compacting structural fill, wait at least 1 to 4 weeks for short-term settling and a few natural wet-dry cycles; larger fills may need longer or staged fills with compaction testing. For planting, place 4 to 6 inches of screened topsoil or amended planting soil over the compacted fill and incorporate organic matter as needed because fill dirt typically lacks nutrients for plants. If you plan to turf or install beds, confirm compaction depth and add a suitable planting layer rather than planting directly into compacted fill.
San Marcos sits in Central Texas where hot summers, seasonal heavy rains, limestone and caliche layers can influence compaction and drainage. Heavy rains highlight the need for proper grading, erosion control, and drainage features to avoid washouts; caliche or expansive soils may require deeper compaction and stabilization. Use erosion controls (straw wattles, silt fence, temporary vegetation) during installation and design slopes to shed water away from structures.
In the San Marcos / Austin-Round Rock area, typical lead time is 2+ business days for standard delivery and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Minimum orders commonly start at 3 tons with tri-axle trucks used for most residential deliveries; availability can tighten during rainy seasons or high-demand months, so check lead times when planning projects. Hello Gravel can provide supplier-specific availability and pricing for your zip code.
Yes, recycled options like reclaimed fill, screened construction fill, or crushed concrete (recycled aggregate) are sometimes available locally and can be less expensive than virgin fill dirt. Trade-offs include variable quality (possible debris, inconsistent gradation, or higher fines) and potential restrictions by local permits for structural or drainage-sensitive work. For structural fills, driveways, or near foundations, use tested and approved materials and discuss suitability with your contractor or the permitting authority.
Reduce costs by ordering only the volume you need using Hello Gravel's material calculator, scheduling delivery during normal business days, and consolidating orders to maximize truck loads. Consider locally sourced screened fill or negotiated bulk pricing for larger projects but avoid substituting low-grade material where engineered fill is required. Communicate access details clearly to avoid truck hold fees and request quotes for alternative materials like crusher run when structural performance is important.
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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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