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 University Place Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
University Place, a West Texas community with a city population of 993,588 and part of a broader metro area of 2.7+ million, is seeing steady residential and infrastructure work driven by a 0.40% annual growth rate. The local climate—hardiness zone 8b, about 228 sunny days per year, and moderate precipitation with an annual rainfall of 35.75 inches—shapes how yards and building sites are prepared. Homeowners here commonly tackle grading, raising low spots, and preparing pads for sheds, driveways, and patios. Those projects require reliable earth-moving materials that compact well and resist erosion during seasonal storms while standing up to long sunny periods. For many University Place homeowners, sourcing consistent, regionally appropriate fill dirt is a practical priority to keep projects weather-resistant and on schedule.Popular Projects in University Place This Season
- Yard Raise Fill Dirt25 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt60 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt35 tons
- Lot Grade Correction Fill Dirt120 tons
University Place Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Texas
- 🏘️ Population: 993,588
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.7+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 35.75 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.40% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for University Place Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Moisture
- May–Sept: High Evaporation Risk
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Fill dirt works best when it has low organic content and is compacted in thin lifts; because University Place gets 35.75 inches of rain annually and 228 sunny days, proper compaction and drainage planning reduce settling and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - University Place Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in University Place.
Delivered fill dirt prices vary by supplier, distance, and quantity. In West Texas, expect the total (material plus delivery) commonly to fall in the low tens of dollars per ton for bulk orders, with small-load delivery fees often ranging from about $50 to $200; contact our team for a firm quote for your address and amount. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and offers standard delivery (2+ business days) and next-day options for additional fees.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order; typical dump trucks serving University Place are tri-axle trucks that carry roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards, or about 10 to 15 tons of fill dirt depending on moisture and density. If you need less than a full truck we can often deliver a partial load, but pricing and availability vary by supplier and site access.
Standard 'fill dirt' is mostly fines and is used to raise grades or fill holes rather than as a finished surface. For driveways in hot, clay-heavy West Texas soils, use a well-graded base material such as crusher run or road base for the wearing surface and reserve fill dirt for bulk raising or under the engineered base. For building pads, use select structural fill that is free of organics and can be compacted in 6- to 12-inch lifts to meet compaction specs.
Unmodified fill dirt placed on or mixed with expansive clay can shrink, swell, and settle with seasonal moisture changes common in West Texas. Proper performance requires removing organics, using engineered select fill or mixing with granular material, controlling moisture during placement, and achieving the specified compaction level to reduce future movement. Good drainage and moisture barriers also help reduce long-term issues.
Contractors typically aim for 90% or higher of Standard/Modified Proctor in building pads and 85% to 95% for other fills, depending on the project specifications. Budget-wise, expect to pay roughly $0.50 to $2.00 per square foot for placing, grading, and compacting fill for a driveway-scale project, or about $300 to $1,200 for a typical residential driveway package; exact costs depend on depth, access, and site prep. Ask local contractors for written estimates tied to compaction tests to get exact pricing for your lot.
Fill dirt is mostly fines and not designed as a finished driveway surface; it compacts poorly under traffic and can rut or erode. Crusher run or road base contains a mix of stone and fines that locks together, drains better, and makes a stable, long-lasting driveway in West Texas conditions. Use fill dirt to raise grade or fill low spots, then cap with crusher run or base material for the driving surface.
Large imports of fill may trigger local or county permitting, especially if you change site grading, alter drainage, or are in a floodplain. Check with the University Place municipal office, county permitting or planning department, and any HOA for grading, erosion control, or import rules before ordering. If you need help, contact Hello Gravel and we can point you to resources and recommend asking suppliers about delivery documentation.
As a finished surface, fill dirt will typically require regular maintenance: expect regrading and filling of ruts after heavy rains and periodic topping or replacement every 1 to 3 years depending on use and storms. If used as subgrade under a proper gravel or pavement cap, longevity improves significantly; proper compaction and drainage will reduce maintenance and increase service life. Plan for erosion control and occasional touch-ups in West Texas' climate.
A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic yard of fill dirt equals about 1.2 to 1.3 tons (varies with moisture and soil type). Use the formula: cubic yards = (length in ft x width in ft x depth in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by about 1.25 to estimate tons. Order 5% to 10% extra for settlement and compaction, and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum order.
Local suppliers commonly source fill dirt from nearby borrow pits, construction excavations, and local quarries or river deposits, so color and composition reflect local geology. Because materials vary regionally, ask your supplier about the source if you have concerns about organics, clay content, or contaminants. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and can include special notes about material preference at checkout.
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!
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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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