Fill Dirt in Clay County, FL

Delivered fill dirt in Clay County typically ranges from about $20 to $60 per cubic yard depending on supplier, distance, and load size. Prices are lower per yard for full truckloads and higher for small deliveries; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons (roughly 2.5 cu yd). For an exact delivered price, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote.

A tri-axle dump truck commonly carries about 10–14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 12–17 tons, depending on moisture and soil type). In Clay County a full truck delivery often falls in the $200 to $800 range depending on haul distance, site access, and exact volume. Contact Hello Gravel for a firm per-truck quote and to confirm how much a supplier can load for your address.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper than gravel for raising grade, filling low spots, and backfilling because it’s designed to compact and provide bulk volume. For leveling a yard or backfilling trenches, order fill dirt; for structural support, drainage, or a driveway base you should use crushed stone or aggregate instead. If you’re unsure, our team can recommend the right mix for your project and site conditions in Clay County.

No — fill dirt is fine for non-structural fill and grading, but it does not provide the stable, well-draining base a driveway needs. In Clay County’s variable soil conditions you’ll get better long-term performance from a compacted crushed-stone base topped with surface material. Ask Hello Gravel to quote both fill dirt for grade adjustments and the proper base material if you’re preparing a driveway.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover about 162 sq ft at 2 inches, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, and 81 sq ft at 4 inches. Fill dirt density varies, but a good rule is 1 cubic yard ≈ 1.2 tons (so 1 ton ≈ 0.83 cu yd). That means 1 ton covers roughly 134 sq ft at 2 inches, 90 sq ft at 3 inches, and 67 sq ft at 4 inches (all approximate).

It depends on the driveway width and desired depth. For example, a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway at 4 inches deep requires about 2.5 cubic yards (≈3.0 tons); the same driveway at 12 ft wide needs about 3.0 cubic yards (≈3.6 tons). Remember Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, so small driveway adjustments often meet that minimum.

If you only purchase fill dirt to raise or level the driveway area, expect material plus delivery to often run in the $50 to $250 range for the small volumes a 20-foot driveway needs, depending on price per yard and delivery distance. This estimate covers fill dirt only — it does not include contractor labor, compaction, or the crushed-stone base and surface materials needed for a finished driveway. Get a tailored quote from Hello Gravel to see exact material and delivery costs for your address.

The cheapest option is often picking up material yourself from a local supplier if you have an appropriate truck and trailer, because you avoid delivery fees. For most homeowners without heavy vehicles, delivered dump-truck loads are more convenient; per-yard pricing usually drops for full truckloads, and suppliers commonly offer bulk discounts for larger orders. Use Hello Gravel to compare local supplier pickup prices versus delivered quotes and to see bulk discount options.

A half-ton pickup is generally not suitable for carrying a full cubic yard of fill dirt safely because of payload limits and legal weight restrictions. A one-ton truck may be able to carry about one cubic yard by weight, but bed volume and payload vary—check your vehicle’s payload rating before loading. For most Clay County homeowners, ordering by dump truck through Hello Gravel is safer and easier, especially given our 3-ton minimum.

Fill dirt compacts and provides bulk, but it will not harden like concrete. If you need a firm, load-bearing surface in Clay County, consider crusher-run, stabilized base, or a cement-treated aggregate rather than plain fill dirt. Our sales team can point you to compactable fill mixes or structural aggregate options that better match a 'hard' base need.

For drainage features you should use clean gravel or drainage stone, not fill dirt; fill dirt can hold water and impede drainage. For grading or raising a yard, fill dirt is appropriate — for example, raising 1,000 sq ft by 1 inch requires about 3.1 cubic yards (roughly 3.7 tons) of fill dirt. If you have a specific area to raise or a drainage plan, send us measurements or use our material calculator for a tailored recommendation.