Fill Dirt in Cape Coral, FL

Typical delivered prices for plain fill dirt in the Cape Coral area range roughly from $20 to $45 per cubic yard, depending on supplier availability, distance, and moisture/compaction. Small orders, next-day delivery, or jobs that require extra handling can push costs higher. Use Hello Gravel’s quote tool or call our team for an exact delivered price for your zip code.

A common tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt, so a delivered truckload in Cape Coral often runs in the $200 to $550 range based on the per-yard price and delivery distance. Prices vary by supplier, load size, and any access or dumping challenges on site. Ask Hello Gravel for truckload pricing if you need a single delivery quote.

To calculate, multiply the area in square feet by the desired depth in feet, then divide by 27 (cubic feet per cubic yard). For example, a 1,000 sq ft yard raised 3 inches (0.25 ft) needs about 9.3 cubic yards. Hello Gravel can deliver the material; drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion, but we cannot guarantee spreading or compaction—hire a local contractor if you need machine spreading and compaction.

One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube and will cover about 81 square feet at 1 inch deep. A standard tri-axle dump truck typically carries 10 to 12 loose cubic yards, so one truck equals about 10 to 12 cubic yards. Wet or compacted material will settle, so order a little extra for settling and grading.

For bulk raising of grade and general backfill, plain fill dirt is usually more cost-effective per cubic yard than gravel. Gravel is more expensive but provides better drainage and is preferred where water management is critical. In Cape Coral’s sandy, high-water-table environment, many projects use fill dirt for mass grading and add gravel or drainage rock where needed.

For foundation drainage and footing drains, clean stone or drainage gravel is usually required to maintain water flow away from the foundation. Fill dirt can be used as mass backfill behind foundation walls but is not a substitute for the clean stone zone directly adjacent to drainage components. Always follow local building codes and your engineer’s recommendations for structural backfill in Cape Coral.

You should not rely on plain fill dirt as the wearing surface for a driveway; gravel driveways require a compacted base of suitable aggregate. A common approach is 4 to 6 inches of compacted base stone plus 2 to 3 inches of surface gravel. Because Cape Coral has sandy soils and occasional heavy rain, ensure a stable, well-drained base and edge restraint to prevent washout.

If your 20-foot driveway is a typical single-car width (about 10 ft by 20 ft = 200 sq ft) and you need 4 inches of fill to build the base, you would need roughly 2.5 cubic yards of material. With typical delivered fill dirt prices, expect the material and delivery for that quantity to be around $50 to $140; installation, compaction, and gravel surfacing are additional costs handled by a contractor. Get a site-specific quote via Hello Gravel for exact pricing.

No, 2 inches of fill dirt is not sufficient for a durable surface. Fill dirt is intended for grading and mass fill; walkways and driveways need a compacted base and a proper surfacing layer. For structural areas, plan on several inches of compacted base material plus a finishing aggregate suited to traffic and drainage needs.

Hello Gravel arranges delivery of fill dirt via local suppliers and contracted truckers; standard delivery is typically available in 2+ business days, and next-day service is possible for orders placed before noon CST with an extra fee. Drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion—this is not guaranteed—and mechanical compaction is usually not provided through our standard delivery. For spreading or compaction, request a quote at checkout or hire a local contractor; any spreading fees depend on the supplier and site conditions.

In many Florida coastal and inland markets similar to Cape Coral, plain fill dirt commonly falls in the $15 to $40 per cubic yard range delivered, with variation by region, haul distance, and supplier. Prices can be lower for large-volume projects or higher if hauling from farther away or for expedited delivery. Use Hello Gravel to get a local delivered price for your exact address.

Common options include plain fill dirt for bulk grading, sand or sandy fill mixes to improve compaction, and layers of crusher-run or clean stone for base and drainage. A typical, budget-friendly approach is fill dirt for mass fill, topped with crusher-run for a compacted base and finished with clean gravel for surfacing; engineered stone or geotextile solutions cost more. Expect plain fill dirt to be the least expensive per yard, with crusher-run and clean drainage stone costing more due to processing and performance benefits.