Fill Dirt Delivery in Longview, TX by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Longview, TX. Brown color.
Starting from $492.38 delivered to Longview for 2 tons, our minimum order
Fill dirt delivery in Longview, TX fixes the ground itself. A low corner that pools after rain, a hole left behind by a removed stump, or a yard that needs to climb toward a patio all come down to soil sitting in the wrong place. Fill dirt is a brown soil you spread and shape where it is needed, and it arrives as one bulk load instead of dozens of bags.
Longview Overview
Longview is a city of about 84,000 in East Texas, roughly 34 miles from Tyler. A shallow dip holds water longer than the ground around it, so it can stay soggy long after the rain stops. Raising that dip with fill and grading it level usually solves more than a fresh layer of mulch would. Anyone comparing options across the state can start at Fill Dirt in Texas.
Best Uses for Fill Dirt in Longview
- Low spots: raise a sunken section until it matches the lawn around it.
- Stump holes and old trenches: fill the voids left by removed trees or abandoned pipe runs.
- Raised beds and berms: build a shaped mound for planting, or a soft screen along a property line.
- Regrading: shape the surface so it slopes away from the house and toward a spot where water can leave the yard.
What Fill Dirt Is and Is Not
Fill dirt is built for shaping ground. It is mostly mineral soil with little organic matter, so it packs down well and holds its shape under a patio edge or along a fence line. That same lack of organic matter makes it a weak growing medium by itself.
Plants need a top layer. If the goal is lawn, flowers or shrubs, spread a few inches of planting soil over the fill once the grade is right, since that is where the nutrients and organic matter belong.
Fill Dirt Delivery to Longview, TX
Your load goes to the address you give when you order, and the price you see is the delivered price for your ZIP. Fill dirt is counted in tons in this city, and the smallest order is 2 tons. For the city's delivery details, see delivery in Longview.
How Much Fill Dirt You Need
Start by measuring the area in feet and the depth you want in inches. For a Longview job, multiply length by width by depth in inches, then divide by 324 for cubic yards. A 20 by 30 foot area filled 4 inches deep comes to about 7.4 cubic yards, and at 2,200 pounds per cubic yard that is roughly 8 tons. Fill settles as it is walked on and rained on, so add a little extra beyond the math. If you want a quick starting number, the calculator can help you check your figures.
Pricing Notes
The price is calculated live for each ZIP, so the number you see before checkout already includes delivery. Larger orders get a lower rate per ton, Compare the total for two or three quantities on the order page before you choose. Plan the budget around the load you need, not the smallest one you can get away with, since a half-filled low spot usually ends up needing a second order and a second trip.
Checking the Finished Grade
Once the fill is down, rest a long straight board across the area with a level on top, and look for both high and low points. Add thin passes to the low places and leave the high ones alone. Give the work a full rain cycle before you call it finished, because that is when a weak spot shows itself.
Ordering Fill Dirt in Longview
Choose a drop spot on firm ground close to the work, so the load does not have to travel far across the yard. Check for buried lines and sprinkler heads before the load arrives. Schedule the work for a dry stretch when you can, because wet fill is heavy to shape and slow to level.
Premium Screened Topsoil is sold by the ton, so it can be ordered in the same units as the fill. For beds and tree rings, Mulch is sold by the cubic yard.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is a brown mineral soil that most yards use to build up and reshape ground. It is heavier than topsoil, with a weight of about 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, so a delivery is measured in tons rather than bags. Because it carries little organic matter, it is meant for grade and structure, not for growing plants on its own.
Fill dirt in Longview is sold by the ton. A ton is 2,000 pounds, which works out to a little under one cubic yard of this fill, and that conversion is the number to keep in mind when you compare the load to your site.
What Fill Dirt costs in Longview
In the Longview market, fill dirt is sold by the ton and priced at the gate before delivery is added on. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. One ton covers about 98 sq ft at a 3 inch finished depth, so a 400 sq ft driveway pad runs roughly 5 tons.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Longview
Crews working out of Longview tend to call for fill dirt on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is erosion control, typically laid in tight urban lots and infill builds with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is driveway gravel, which lands here in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. With a population around 83,668, Longview pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Longview
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Longview stops, and sends a window the night before. Tandem-axle dumps need at least 12 ft of clear width and 14 ft overhead to set the bed; tri-axles need 14 ft of clearance on both counts and a level pad to tip safely. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
Related materials we deliver in Longview
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
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- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
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What should I do with leftover fill dirt?
Spread the extra thin across a low part of the yard instead of piling it in one heap, because a tall pile can slump and send soil onto a neighbor's lot. Keep it off the driveway and out of the street until it is shaped. If you still have more than you can use, a neighbor building a garden bed may want it, but confirm that before you give it away.
Can fill dirt support a patio or a concrete slab?
Fill dirt can raise and level the ground under a patio, but it should not be the only base. Compacted crushed stone is the usual choice under pavers or concrete because it holds its shape under weight and shifts less over time. For a slab, a licensed engineer or the concrete contractor should set the base depth, since soil conditions vary from lot to lot.
What should I know about growing vegetables over fill?
Vegetables root deeper than grass, so the growing layer matters more for them. Use a loose, organic mix and work some compost into it, since roots struggle in dense subsoil alone. If you are unsure what a particular crop needs, a county extension office can often test a soil sample for you.
Can fill dirt fix a sinking driveway edge?
It can, as long as the base underneath is sound. Remove loose or broken material first, then rebuild the edge with fill. If the original base was thin or washed out, raising the edge with fill alone may not last, so look at what is below the surface before you commit a full load.
How do I spread a load without a skid steer?
A wheelbarrow and a steel rake handle a small patch, but a few tons take a long time that way. For a larger yard, rent a compact tractor or skid steer for an afternoon and ask the rental shop about a box blade or landscape rake attachment. Work in small sections you can finish before moving on, so the pile never gets ahead of you.
Who should I ask about a drain easement on my Longview lot?
Many subdivisions record drainage easements on the property plat, the official map filed with the county. Check that plat before you change the grade, because filling over a drainage path can block water that neighbors depend on. The City of Longview planning or engineering department can confirm what applies to your address.
Can I put fill dirt over tree roots?
A thin layer of a few inches is usually tolerable for an established tree, but deeper fill can smother roots and cause a slow decline. Keep fill out of the root zone around the trunk and avoid raising the soil right at the base. A certified arborist can look at the specific tree and tell you how much change it can handle.
Should I water fill dirt after it is spread?
A light watering after spreading helps the fill and the planting layer knit together. Water slowly so the surface does not wash out, and let the top dry before walking on it. Seed or lay sod only after that first watering has soaked in.