Fill Dirt in Gainesville, FL

Prices for fill dirt in Gainesville vary by supplier, moisture, and truck distance, but a typical delivered range is roughly $20 to $45 per cubic yard. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and will show delivered pricing in checkout for your zip code, so you get an exact quote before ordering. For a firm number, request a quote or use our calculator at checkout.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in the Gainesville area usually carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of fill dirt depending on compaction and load limits. Multiply the per-yard delivered price by the truck volume for an estimate; for example, at $30/yd, a 12-yard load would be about $360 delivered. Hello Gravel can provide an exact delivered price for a full truckload to your address during checkout.

To raise or level a typical Gainesville backyard by 2 inches you would need about 0.6 cubic yards per 100 square feet; a 1,000-square-foot yard raised 2 inches needs roughly 6 cubic yards. Hello Gravel offers material calculators and can often arrange photo-based or virtual estimates with local suppliers, but for complex grading a short site visit from a contractor gives the most accurate quantity. Contact our team to upload photos and get guidance before ordering.

One cubic yard of loose fill dirt can physically fit in many full-size pickup beds, but the weight (often over 1 ton) may exceed the truck's payload rating and local road limits. Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons (about 2 to 3 cubic yards depending on moisture), and we deliver by dump truck with standard 2+ business day lead time; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. If you prefer a small pickup delivery, contact our team to discuss supplier options and safe loading recommendations.

Fill dirt is generally less expensive than topsoil because it is subsoil with fewer organics and is intended for bulk grading, not planting. Use fill dirt when you need to raise grade, build a pad, or backfill under slabs; choose topsoil only where you will grow plants, lawns, or need good surface drainage and root support. For many Gainesville grading jobs the right approach is a base of fill dirt with a top layer of topsoil for planting beds or lawns.

In Gainesville we typically source locally produced fill dirt, which is dense subsoil with low organic matter suitable for bulk fill and grading. That material can be used as general structural fill or to raise areas before compaction, but it is not a finished surface for lawns or gardens and may require topsoil on top. For structural uses like building pads or under concrete, verify compaction requirements with your engineer and order the correct spec (engineered fill or structural borrow) if needed; Hello Gravel can pass your specifications to local suppliers when you order.

For small landscape fills you usually do not need a permit, but major grading, lot raising, or changing drainage can trigger city or county permits and stormwater reviews in Gainesville and Alachua County. Before large deliveries, check with the City of Gainesville Building Department and Alachua County Environmental Protection to confirm requirements, especially if the property is in a floodplain or affects neighbors' drainage. When in doubt, get a quick call to local permitting offices or your contractor to avoid fines or rework.

Standard delivery in Gainesville is 2+ business days from order, and next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Same-week delivery for small residential orders is often possible depending on supplier and truck availability; use our checkout calendar to pick preferred dates or contact our team to request faster scheduling. We'll confirm delivery details once the local supplier and hauler are assigned.

Hello Gravel coordinates hauling and delivery; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but spreading is not guaranteed and depends on access and safety. Full site preparation and mechanical compaction are typically performed by contractors or equipment rental companies rather than our drivers, and costs vary by scope; expect compaction and grading quotes from contractors rather than a flat fee from Hello Gravel. We can help connect you with local suppliers and recommend asking for compaction and grading quotes if you need turnkey site prep.

Removal of existing soil or construction debris is not a standard service included with fill dirt delivery; many local haulers offer separate haul-away services for an additional fee and based on legal disposal options. If you need removal, tell our team at order time so we can check whether a supplier or hauler in Gainesville can provide haul-away and give a separate quote and restrictions. Keep in mind some materials (hazardous waste, large tree stumps, or mixed debris) may require special handling or refuse facility fees.

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.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

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!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

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.