Fill Dirt in Carrollwood Village Phase Ii, FL

In the Florida region around Carrollwood Village Phase Ii, delivered fill-dirt commonly ranges from about $20 to $50 per cubic yard depending on local availability, type (sandy vs. clay), and haul distance. Prices can vary, so get a Hello Gravel quote for an exact delivered price and remember our minimum order is 3 tons.

Fill-dirt in Carrollwood Village Phase Ii is usually tan to yellow-brown with a sandy to silty texture, though small clay pockets or darker subsoil can appear depending on the local pit. Because Hello Gravel sources materials regionally, expect natural color and texture variation and note any color preferences in your order notes.

A typical tri-axle dump truck used in our service area carries roughly 10–12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt (actual weight varies by moisture and composition). Delivered cost for a single truckload in this part of Florida usually falls in the few-hundred to low-thousand dollar range depending on distance and material; request a quote on the Hello Gravel site for an exact figure and available delivery dates.

Coverage depends on desired depth. In local sandy fill, 1 ton is roughly 0.75–1.0 cubic yards and will cover about 250–325 square feet at a 1-inch depth or about 60–80 square feet at a 4-inch depth. Use our online material calculator for precise area and depth conversions for your project.

Yes, fill-dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it is subsoil with less organic matter. Use fill-dirt to raise grades, backfill, or create structural fill; use topsoil where you plan to plant lawns, gardens, or landscape beds—add a layer of topsoil over fill-dirt for planting to ensure good plant growth.

Most full-size pickup beds can carry roughly 1/2 to 1 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt safely when loaded correctly; a full heaped cubic yard often exceeds safe weight and axle limits. For orders larger than a partial bed, or to avoid overloading your vehicle, choose delivery by dump truck through Hello Gravel.

Some settlement happens immediately after delivery, but long-term settlement depends on depth, moisture, and whether the material is compacted. In our Florida soils you may see noticeable settling over weeks to months; for reduced settlement, install fill in lifts and mechanically compact each lift or ask your contractor about compaction best practices.

To raise a lawn 3 inches across 1,000 square feet you need about 9.3 cubic yards (1000 sq ft x 0.25 ft / 27). For small raised beds, calculate area × depth (in feet) ÷ 27 to get cubic yards, then add 10–15% extra for settlement and compaction before ordering and confirm with Hello Gravel if your quantity meets our minimum and delivery options.

Minor deliveries and backyard grading typically do not need permits, but large fills near property lines, wetlands, or drainage features may require local permits or HOA approval in Carrollwood Village Phase Ii. Before large deliveries, check local county rules and your HOA, clear the planned drop zone, and communicate any access restrictions to Hello Gravel when ordering.