Fill Dirt Delivery in Richardson, TX by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Richardson, TX. Brown color.
Starting from $478.10 delivered to Richardson for 2 tons, our minimum order
North of downtown Dallas, Richardson has about 118,000 people and a mix of older residential lots and commercial sites that need grade work from time to time. Fill dirt delivery in Richardson, TX is sold by the ton, and 2 tons is the smallest order.
Fill dirt delivery in Richardson, TX: what it is for
Fill Dirt is heavy, unscreened earth used to bring ground up to height. It fills low ground, supports the base of a structure and raises the grade where the finished surface will sit. It is a fill, not a garden product, so it stays under the surface rather than providing the growing layer. Browse the Fill Dirt in Texas hub for the rest of the state.
The load is dug from natural ground, so a little variation in color and texture from one delivery to the next is normal, and you will see both fine and coarse particles in it. It supports structures and grade changes but gives plants nothing to feed on.
In Richardson, it usually comes up when a backyard has a dip that collects leaves and water, when a shed or patio pad needs height, or when a remodel changes the ground around a house.
Best uses for fill dirt in Richardson
Fill dirt works best in places that will be covered or built over. Common Richardson uses include:
- Backfill along a new fence line, a retaining wall or a utility trench.
- Raising a sunken patch of lawn so the mower runs level again.
- Forming a pad for a shed, a play structure or an outdoor kitchen.
- Building a berm or a raised bed base that gets planting soil on top.
Where the base needs to be firm and well drained, #57 Crushed Stone is a stronger choice for the top layer. For a driveway or parking pad that needs a finished, packed surface, Asphalt Millings is the material to compare, since it locks together when rolled and tamped.
Delivery of fill dirt to Richardson addresses
Orders go to the address you enter, and the delivery in Richardson page explains the local delivery details for the city. The ordering steps are the same across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Garland is about 5 miles away. Plano and Carrollton are each about 11 miles away, Dallas is about 12 miles away and Mesquite is about 13 miles away. The ZIP code you enter, not the mileage, determines the delivered price.
How much fill dirt you need in Richardson
Treat the job as a shallow box. Take the footprint in feet and the depth in inches, multiply them together and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A ton of this earth fills a little under one cubic yard in place, since a yard weighs about 2,200 pounds. Measure the depth in a few places if the yard is uneven and average the readings. Add a little height on top of the planned depth so the fill can settle and pack under its own weight and any foot traffic that follows.
Or enter the same dimensions in the calculator and compare its tonnage with your plan.
Pricing fill dirt by the ton in Richardson
Each order is measured in tons. The delivered price for the ZIP code you enter is calculated live and shown on the page, so you see the full price before you order. A higher tonnage brings the rate per ton down, which means one larger load is generally the better value for a big grade change.
Ordering fill dirt for a Richardson project
Pick the material, set the tonnage from the numbers you worked out, and check the contact details on the order. Run a string line at the finished height so you can see how much to spread, and save your measurements so you can rework the math if the scope grows.
About Fill Dirt
Fill Dirt is a brown, bulk earth material sold by the ton for filling low ground and grading. It serves as the hidden layer in jobs where lawn, pavers or a slab go on top.
Its color can range from light tan to deeper brown between loads, since it comes from natural earth. It is a practical way to move the ground up, but it is not a product with a fixed texture or a consistent mix.
A ton is 2,000 pounds, so the sales weight is the number to compare against the work. Measure the area you plan to fill, then match the tonnage on the order to that measurement before you check out.
What Fill Dirt costs in Richardson
Local Richardson yards quote fill dirt by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. 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. A ton of this material spreads across about 98 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Richardson
In and around Richardson, fill dirt shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is erosion control, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is driveway gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 118,221 people, the Richardson order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Richardson
A typical Richardson drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. 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 Richardson
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
- Density2200 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
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Where should the truck drop the load on a Richardson lot?
Pick a level, firm spot close to the work that keeps the driveway and street clear, and check the route in for width, low branches and overhead lines. If the entry is narrow or the approach is steep, mention it on the order so the driver knows where the truck can safely stop.
Does Dallas-area weather affect fill dirt work?
Long dry spells make fill dusty and hard to wet evenly, while heavy storms can leave the pile soggy and slow to spread. Wet clay soil holds on to water and packs poorly, so it helps to spread during a dry stretch. Cover a pile that will sit overnight so rain does not soak into it.
How do I keep water from pooling against the house after filling?
Shape the new surface so it drops away from the foundation at a steady slope. Water that sits against a wall can work into the joints and rest on the slab edge. Make sure the low point of the yard drains to an open area, and add a shallow channel if runoff has nowhere to go.
How should I prepare the ground before the fill arrives?
Clear trash, loose debris and any standing water from the area. If the surface is hard-packed, rough it up with a rake or a tiller so the new material grips the old ground instead of sliding on it. Mark the finished height with stakes so you know how much to spread.
How can I tell whether spread fill is firm enough to build on?
Walk the area. Boot prints should be shallow, and a steel rod or long screwdriver should not sink easily. Lay a straightedge across the surface to find dips. Soft or spongy spots mean the fill needs more tamping, or that the material underneath was wet when it went in.
Can I fill a dip in my lawn with fill dirt and then sod it?
You can, but add a screened topsoil layer on top of the fill before laying sod. Sod roots need a soil that holds moisture and nutrients, and fill alone will leave the grass struggling. Fill the dip first, then top it so the grade finishes flush with the lawn around it.
Do I need a permit for a Richardson fill project?
For routine yard leveling the answer is often no, but bigger changes in grade, fills along a property line or anything that redirects drainage deserve a check. Call the City of Richardson building or permitting office before a larger project to learn what applies to your lot.
Can fill dirt go against a retaining wall?
Yes, as long as the wall is designed to carry the load and the backfill goes in lifts. Keep large stones out of the fill next to the wall so they do not press on it, and leave a path for water to drain behind the wall instead of building up pressure. For a tall wall, a structural check is the safer call.