Fill Dirt in Stone Gate, TX

Delivered prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and season; in the Texas Region basic fill-dirt commonly runs in a broad range that many local suppliers price around $15 to $40 per ton (roughly $12 to $30 per cubic yard) depending on moisture and composition. For an exact delivered price to your Stone Gate address, check your zip code on our site or request a quote—Hello Gravel will show local supplier rates and any delivery fees.

Most contracted dump trucks serving Stone Gate are tri-axle or rear-dump trucks that carry roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards per load (weight varies by material and local road limits). Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons; many suppliers prefer whole-truck orders for best pricing, so expect common delivery quantities of about one truckload (10+ cubic yards) or small loads starting at the 3-ton minimum.

Use 100 sq ft as a baseline: 1" = 0.31 yd3 (about 0.34-0.43 tons), 2" = 0.62 yd3 (0.68-0.86 tons), 3" = 0.93 yd3 (1.02-1.30 tons), 4" = 1.24 yd3 (1.36-1.73 tons), 6" = 1.85 yd3 (2.04-2.59 tons), 12" = 3.70 yd3 (4.07-5.19 tons). These ton ranges assume fill-dirt mass of about 1.1 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard (moisture and composition change actual weight), so order a little extra to allow for compaction and settling.

Fill-dirt is commonly used in Stone Gate for raising grades and backfill, but it is not ideal as a finished surface because local clay can shrink and swell with hot dry spells and heavy rains. For long-term performance, place fill-dirt in thin lifts, mechanically compact each lift, and combine it with a granular drainage layer or geotextile where needed to keep water away from structures and reduce future movement.

Screened fill-dirt is best for grading, building up low spots, and structural backfill; it does not provide the load-bearing or drainage properties that driveways need. Crushed limestone or road base offers much better compaction, stability, and drainage for driveways and is the preferred wearing or base layer for vehicle traffic; for erosion control use engineered solutions (riprap, erosion blankets, or vegetation) rather than plain fill-dirt on exposed slopes.

Local contractor pricing varies with access, slope, and job size; common ballpark figures include per-truck placement and grading from about $150 to $500 per truckload, or hourly equipment rates in the range of $85 to $150 for operators with machines. Compaction work or small equipment rentals (plate compactors, rollers) can add $50 to $150 per hour, so ask contractors for an itemized quote that separates material delivery, spreading, and compaction.

When used properly as subgrade and covered with a proper structural base and surface, fill-dirt can last decades without issue; the finish surface (gravel, asphalt, pavers) determines most maintenance needs. If used as a surface layer or poorly compacted base, expect settlement and regrading within 1 to 3 years after heavy weather; plan occasional topping or regrading after major storms or noticeable settling.

Local building permits and HOA covenants often govern grading, drainage, and visible driveway/landscape changes in the Stone Gate area, so you should check with your city or county permitting office and review your HOA rules before ordering significant quantities. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel or your local permitting office for guidance—ordering without verifying permits can lead to rework or fines.

For patios and small shed pads you should not rely on loose fill-dirt as the structural layer; use fill-dirt only for rough grade and then install a compacted granular base (typically 4 to 6 inches of crushed stone or road base) beneath the slab or pad. Aim for compaction of 90 to 95 percent of Standard Proctor density for any structural subgrade, compacting in thin lifts with suitable equipment and controlling moisture during compaction.

Standard Hello Gravel delivery is typically 2+ business days, with a next-day option available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee; local supplier availability and weather can affect timing. Demand spikes in spring and fall landscaping seasons and after heavy rain events, so plan ahead and request delivery windows early to avoid longer waits during busy periods.