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 Sterling City Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Sterling City (city population: 1,170) sits in West Texas within a metro area of 2.5+ million and is seeing modest expansion at a growth rate of 0.34% annually. The semi-arid climate—with about 20.68 inches of annual rainfall, roughly 263/year sunny days, and classification in hardiness zone 8a—affects how yards, foundations, and landscaping perform. That combination of sun, intermittent heavy rain events, and local soils drives steady demand for basic construction and site-prep materials. Homeowners and small contractors need dependable bulk aggregates to raise low spots, backfill trenches, and create stable bases for patios, sheds, and driveways. Quality fill dirt helps prevent uneven settling, improves drainage control, and provides an economical subgrade alternative to engineered mixes when projects require mass fill rather than finished topsoil.Popular Projects in Sterling City This Season
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt15 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt60 tons
- Small Home Pad Fill Dirt450 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt30 tons
- Flood Berm Fill Dirt120 tons
Sterling City Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 1,170
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 20.68 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 263/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8a
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.34% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Sterling City Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: Excessive Drying Risk
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: With 20.68 inches of annual rainfall and about 263/year sunny days, choose low-organic fill dirt to minimize settling and decomposition. Compact the material in layers and grade to shed water away from foundations.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Sterling City Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Sterling City.
Delivered fill dirt in Sterling City typically runs in the range of about $12 to $30 per ton, or roughly $15 to $36 per cubic yard, depending on source, haul distance, and moisture. One cubic yard of loose fill dirt is roughly 1.2 tons, but moisture and compaction can change that number. Ask for a delivered price to your zip code on checkout for the most accurate quote.
Suppliers in West Texas are usually local aggregate yards, small quarries, ranchers with borrow pits, and regional construction material suppliers; haul is handled by contracted dump-truck fleets. Hello Gravel connects you directly with these local suppliers and haulers and will show available options when you enter your zip code. If you need specific vendor names, contact our team and we can list suppliers that serve Sterling City.
Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons, and most deliveries use tri-axle dump trucks. In remote or long-haul parts of West Texas, individual haulers may set higher minimums (often 5 to 10 tons) or add a long-haul fee, so check the checkout details or ask our team before ordering. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but this service is not guaranteed.
The hot, dry climate around Sterling City can affect handling: dry material is dusty and may shift in transit, while sudden rains can make access roads muddy and delay deliveries. Suppliers generally have material year-round, but expect occasional delays after heavy storms or during peak local construction periods. For tighter timelines use the next-day delivery option if you order before noon CST and confirm availability.
For building pads use clean, non-organic fill with good compaction in 6-inch lifts and aim for about 90-95% relative compaction (Proctor) for structural work. For driveways pure fill dirt is not ideal; place a compacted fill subgrade and top with a layer of crushed stone or limestone screenings for a stable, low-maintenance surface. Always remove topsoil and organics before placing structural fill to avoid future settlement.
Permitting rules vary: Sterling County or any local municipality may require permits for grading, significant changes to lot elevations, or drainage alterations, and septic or setback rules may apply. Homeowners in HOA areas should check covenants for restrictions on altering grade or driveway materials. Contact the Sterling County permitting office or your HOA before ordering fill to avoid compliance issues.
A 50 x 100 foot area raised 6 inches requires about 92.6 cubic yards of material (5000 sq ft x 0.5 ft = 2500 cu ft; 2500 / 27 = 92.6 yd3). Using a rough conversion of 1.2 tons per cubic yard, that equals about 111 tons of fill dirt, though moisture and compaction can change the final tonnage. Order a small overage (5-10%) to allow for settlement and grading losses.
Plain fill dirt surfaces tend to rut, dust, and wash out faster than limestone screenings, so they require more frequent grading and material replacement. Limestone screenings form a firmer, more durable surface that sheds water better and needs less annual maintenance, making them a better choice for driveways in arid West Texas. For lowest upkeep, use compacted engineered fill under a crushed-stone wearing layer rather than relying on fill dirt alone.
Fill dirt by itself is not the best erosion-control surface on slopes because fine soils can wash during heavy rains. For slopes around Sterling City, use compacted fill combined with erosion-control measures like geotextile fabric, erosion-control mats, native plantings, terracing, or rock armoring to stabilize soil. For critical slopes consider consulting a civil engineer or erosion-control specialist to design a solution that matches local soil and rainfall patterns.
Labor and compaction costs vary with access, depth, and equipment, but expect installation expenses in the ballpark of $8 to $20 per cubic yard on top of material costs, or roughly $1 to $3 per square foot for a typical 12-foot-wide driveway when including grading and compaction. Remote locations, extensive site prep, or required machinery mobilization can increase those numbers, so get a site-specific estimate from our team or a local contractor. Always confirm whether quotes include compaction testing and drainage work.
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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