Land clearing, grading and ranch work
Land clearing, grading & ranch hauling
Clearing and grading come down to moving material: something has to leave, and something has to come in. TXGRIT handles the trucking on both sides.
Clearing and grading
Out with the spoils, in with the fill
- Haul-off. Spoils, excess dirt and cleared material leave the site.
- Fill. Dirt or select fill comes in to raise grade and build pads.
- Base. Crushed limestone for pads, drives and laydown areas.
- Rock. Stone for erosion control at slopes, culverts and outfalls.
Need more than trucking? Tell Mike about the whole job when you call, and he'll tell you what TXGRIT can take on.
Ranch and land improvements
Roads, pads and ponds
- Ranch roads and driveways. Limestone base or asphalt millings that hold up to trucks and trailers.
- Pads. Fill and base for barns, shops, homes and equipment yards.
- Ponds and tanks. Dirt moved off or brought in, and rock for banks and spillways.
- Entrances and crossings. Rock and base for gates, culverts and low spots.
What usually goes on the truck
Materials for land work
Planning a ranch road or driveway
Start with the numbers
Measure the length and width of the road, pick a depth, and you can estimate the material. A 12 ft wide drive needs about 15 cubic yards of base for every 100 feet of length at 4 inches deep.
Soil, drainage and traffic all change the answer, so send the measurements and tell us what will drive on it. Mike will help you land on the material and the quantity.
Common questions
Before you order
What should I use for a gravel driveway or ranch road?
Most North Texas driveways and ranch roads start with a compacted base of crushed limestone, often called road base or flex base. Some owners top it with a smaller gravel, and some use asphalt millings instead. The right material and depth depend on the soil and on what will drive on it. Tell us about the traffic and we'll help you choose.
What are asphalt millings used for?
Asphalt millings, also called reclaim or RAP (reclaimed asphalt pavement), are old asphalt pavement ground up during road work. Spread and compacted, they bind into a firm surface. They are a popular lower-cost choice for driveways, ranch roads, parking areas and laydown yards.
What is the difference between fill dirt, select fill and topsoil?
Fill dirt is subsoil with little organic matter. It compacts well, so it is used to raise grade, backfill and build pads. Select fill is fill that has been tested to meet an engineer's specification, usually a sandy clay blend that stays stable under a foundation. Topsoil is the dark, organic top layer used for growing grass and plants. It should not go under a slab.
How do I figure out how much material I need?
Multiply length × width × depth, all in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. A shortcut: square feet × depth in inches ÷ 324. One cubic yard covers about 108 square feet at 3 inches deep, or about 81 square feet at 4 inches deep.
Example: a 12 ft × 50 ft driveway at 4 inches deep needs about 7.4 cubic yards. The calculator on the order page does the math for you.
Working on your land?
Tell us the material, how much and where. Mike will call or text to confirm the price and the schedule.