Fill Dirt in Cape Haze, FL

Prices vary by local supplier, but a tri-axle dump truck load of fill dirt in the West Florida (Cape Haze) area commonly ranges from roughly $300 to $900 depending on material, distance, and moisture. Hello Gravel connects you with local suppliers and haulers and offers delivery (standard 2+ business days or next-day for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee). Enter your zip code or request a quote for an exact price for your address.

One cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet, roughly 15–20 wheelbarrow loads or one to two pickup truck beds. If you need less than a single truckload (tri-axle trucks usually carry about 10–14 cubic yards), order by the cubic yard; for large grades or site fills where you need 10+ yards a full truckload is usually more economical and easier to schedule. Check minimums with Hello Gravel (minimum order 3 tons) to confirm the smallest avaIlable delivery.

A 20x20 area raised 4 inches needs about 5 cubic yards of material (400 sq ft x 0.333 ft = 133.3 cu ft, or ~4.94 cu yd). Yes — Hello Gravel can deliver that amount in Cape Haze; we coordinate local haulers and can deliver smaller orders subject to supplier minimums and delivery avaIlability. Use our material calculator or request a quote to confirm pricing and scheduling.

Local prices for one cubic yard of fill dirt in Cape Haze typically range from about $15 to $60 per cubic yard including delivery, depending on supplier, truck distance, and avaIlability; spreading is rarely included and may add an extra fee if the driver agrees to tailgate spread. Hello Gravel shows delivery options and lets you request tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading is performed at the driver's discretion and not guaranteed. For an exact delivered price to your address, request a quote with your zip code.

For a driveway base, fill dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than gravel but is not a substitute for compacted base material; gravel (crushed stone) provides drainage and load-bearing capacity that improves durability. In Cape Haze's coastal soils and higher water table areas, a compacted aggregate base with a gravel surface is recommended over plain fill dirt for long-term durability. If you only need to raise grade or fill holes, order fill dirt; for driveways, order appropriate base stone and surface gravel instead.

Using a typical fill dirt conversion (about 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard), 20 tons is roughly 13 to 17 cubic yards. That amount will cover approximately 1,600 to 2,200 sq ft at a 1-inch depth, about 400 to 550 sq ft at a 4-inch depth, or roughly 270 to 360 sq ft at a 6-inch depth; exact coverage depends on material density and compaction. Hello Gravel can source and deliver that volume in Cape Haze; get a quote to see exact yardage and delivered pricing.

Cost depends on target depth. For 1,000 sq ft you would need about 5 cubic yards at 2 inches, 10 cubic yards at 4 inches, or 15 cubic yards at 6 inches; using a delivered price range of $15 to $60 per cubic yard, expect roughly $75–$300 for 2 inches, $150–$600 for 4 inches, or $225–$900 for 6 inches including delivery. These are estimates—request a personalized quote for precise pricing and to confirm local supplier minimums.

You can place fill dirt directly over existing soil for small-leveling tasks, but pRoper base preparation is recommended for structural work, driveways, and areas with poor drainage. In Cape Haze's sandy coastal soils and higher water table zones, removing vegetation, grading for drainage, and compacting fill in thin lifts will reduce future settling and drainage problems. For larger jobs, plan for mechanical compaction or hire a contractor; Hello Gravel can deliver the material but does not guarantee compaction services.

Yes, fill dirt generally needs compaction after placement to minimize settling, especially for structural or paved areas. Hello Gravel can arrange delivery and you may request tailgate spreading at checkout, but spreading is performed at the driver's discretion and compaction equipment or services are not included; you should plan to rent a plate compactor or hire local contractors for compaction. In wet conditions common to West Florida, wait for appropriate moisture conditions before compacting to avoid poor results.

Fill dirt is typically low in organic matter and not ideal as a final planting surface, so turf and most plants will do better with a layer of quality topsoil or amended soil on top. In Cape Haze's sandy environment, add 2–4 inches of topsoil or incorporate compost before seeding to improve water retention and nutrient levels. If your goal is lawn or garden, order topsoil or topsoil blends in addition to fill dirt, or plan to topdress the fill dirt after it is compacted.