Fill Dirt Delivery in Denton, TX for Grading Projects
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Denton, TX. Brown color.
Starting from $478.10 delivered to Denton for 2 tons, our minimum order
Denton, TX is the home of the University of North Texas and the Denton County seat, with about 148,000 residents across older houses near the courthouse square and newer builds on the edges. Fill dirt delivery in Denton, TX tends to serve grading work: a yard that has dropped, a pad for a building, or a new lot that needs to come up to a planned height.
Working out the tonnage for a Denton project
Start with the footprint. Multiply length in feet by width in feet, then multiply by depth in inches and divide by 324 to reach cubic yards. Each cubic yard of fill is about 2,200 pounds, or close to 1.1 tons, so the yardage converts directly into the number you enter for the order. A 20 by 20 foot slab base at 4 inches deep is about 4.9 cubic yards, or roughly 5.4 tons.
Build in a margin for the material to settle once it is wet and driven over, and for any high or low spot that did not show up on the first walk. Using the calculator on this site gives a second set of numbers to compare against your own math.
Common Denton jobs for fill dirt
Denton yards often have a patio or walkway that has pulled away from the house, or a side strip that sheds water toward the foundation. Fill dirt is the material that rebuilds the level, and the finish layer goes on after it has been placed and worked.
- Lifting a sunken patio so pavers sit flat again
- Building a level pad for a garden shed or a storage structure
- Filling a trench or depression left behind by a removed tree
- Preparing a new yard area so sod can be laid on an even base
Delivered pricing for Denton ZIP codes
Fill dirt is sold by the ton and delivered to your address. The price shown on this page is worked out live for the ZIP you enter, so the total already accounts for where the material is going. Bigger orders bring the rate per ton down, and the smallest order you can place is 2 tons.
Nearby towns and delivery in Denton
Denton sits about 15 miles from Lewisville and about 18 miles from Frisco. Plano is about 22 miles away, Carrollton about 23 miles and McKinney about 32 miles. Every address gets its own live price, so a home in one of those towns simply enters its ZIP. Delivery details for the city are on the delivery in Denton page.
Other bulk materials for Denton projects
Fill dirt is the base, and the finish usually calls for something else. For planting beds and lawn repair, Premium Screened Topsoil is the common top layer, and it is sold by the ton. Pea Gravel handles paths and drainage lines, and it is sold by the ton as well.
- River Rock, sold by the ton, for decorative borders and dry creek beds
- #57 Crushed Stone, sold by the ton, for a firm layer along a driveway edge
For a side-by-side view of fill dirt across the state, the Fill Dirt in Texas hub links to every Texas city with its own page.
Sequencing a Denton site
Most of these jobs run in a fixed order. The old surface comes out first, the fill goes down in place, and the finish layer follows last. Pavers, sod and gravel each need the layer below them to be finished, so line up the crew and the delivery around that sequence.
Placing your Denton order
Before any digging to re-grade the old surface, request a utility locate through 811 so the lines are marked. Mark the spot where the truck should unload and make sure the route in is clear of parked cars, low limbs and wet ground. Set the tonnage that fits your plan, then move on to checkout with the delivered total for your address in view.
About Fill Dirt
About this material
Fill dirt is a brown earth material made to build up low ground. It is priced and sold by the ton, and it is typically buried under a finish such as pavers, sod, bark or concrete.
It contains very little organic material, which means it does not hold nutrients for plants. When it is moistened and placed in layers, it packs into a dense, even layer that suits pads, patio bases and raised areas. Plants do better in a planting mix on top of it.
Brown is the usual color, and it blends with most local soils after the top layer is down. Shipments can differ a little from one load to the next, so expect some variation in texture and in the size of the clumps.
What Fill Dirt costs in Denton
In the Denton 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 Denton
Crews working out of Denton 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 148,146, Denton pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Denton
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Denton 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 Denton
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
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- ColorDark brown
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- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
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Can fill dirt raise a yard that has sunk next to the house?
It can, but the cause matters. If water runs toward the foundation, correcting the grade with fill is only part of the fix, and the downspouts and surface drainage need to be checked too. Once the flow is right, fill can rebuild the level and topsoil or sod goes on top.
How deep should fill dirt be before I add topsoil?
There is no single depth that works everywhere, because it depends on how far the grade has to rise and what the surface will be used for. A landscaper or the person building the pad can give a target. Use that number to set the tonnage rather than guessing from the yard alone.
Will fill dirt work under pavers on a Denton patio?
Fill dirt makes a sound base for pavers when it is placed in thin layers and each one is wetted and packed. A sand setting bed and a properly graded edge restraint sit on top of it. The pavers are only as level as the base beneath them, so take that step seriously.
Is it cheaper to order a larger load of fill dirt?
The price shown for your ZIP reflects the tonnage you choose, and larger orders carry a lower rate per ton. A bigger order can make sense if the project is large, but only buy what the plan calls for. Extra material left on site is one more pile to move.
Who handles the spreading after the truck leaves?
Delivery places the material at the spot you mark, and spreading is up to you or your crew. A skid steer or a compact tractor with a bucket moves a load far faster than shovels. Book that equipment before the load arrives so the material is not left in a heap for long.
Does fill dirt in Denton need to be tested before use?
For basic grading under a patio or pad, testing is usually not required. If the fill is going under a septic area, a garden with food crops, or a structure with strict requirements, check with the local authority or a soils professional before you place the material.
What should I look for in the pile when it arrives?
Check the load for roots, sticks, trash and oversize rock before it goes down. Debris left in the base can work up through pavers or leave voids that sink later. Pull out what does not belong, and keep the delivery paperwork with your project records.
Can I use fill dirt to level an area for a new fence line?
You can use it to bring up low spots along the line, but a fence post needs a stable base that is set below the frost and surface layers. Fill placed loosely around a post can settle and leave it leaning. Backfill around posts with material designed for that job and tamp it in layers.