Fill Dirt in Davie, FL

In the Davie / Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, delivered fill dirt commonly ranges from about $15 to $45 per cubic yard depending on supplier, haul distance, and moisture/quality. Prices vary with local availability and whether the load is small or requires a long haul; request a quote for a precise delivered price to your address.

A 10-yard load of fill dirt in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area typically runs roughly $250 to $600 delivered, while a 20-yard load is often $400 to $1,000 delivered. Final price depends on supplier rates, exact yardage, delivery distance, and any access or offload difficulty.

Material and delivery for 20 cubic yards of fill dirt will often fall in the range of about $400 to $1,000 depending on per-cubic-yard pricing and delivery distance. If you add manual spreading or paid tailgate spreading by labor, expect an additional $300 to $800; remember Hello Gravel drivers may perform tailgate spreading at their discretion but spreading and compaction services are not guaranteed.

Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than screened topsoil in Florida because it is not screened or mixed for planting. Use fill dirt to raise grade or fill low spots, but topsoil or a top dressing of screened soil is recommended where you plan to seed, sod, or plant, since fill dirt lacks organic matter for plant growth.

You can pick up small amounts if your vehicle can safely carry it — many full-size pickups hold roughly 0.5 to 1 cubic yard in the bed depending on bed size and load weight limits. For anything larger than a yard or when you need 3+ tons, a dump truck delivery is easier and often required; Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons and deliveries are made by dump truck.

Use this quick formula: cubic yards = (square feet × depth in inches) / 324. For example, to raise a 1,000 sq ft lawn by 2 inches you need about (1,000×2)/324 ≈ 6.2 cubic yards; always order 5–10% extra to account for settling and compaction.

Bulk fill dirt is almost always cheaper per cubic yard than bagged dirt once you need more than a few bags. Bulk makes sense for projects needing roughly 2–3 cubic yards or more (large leveling jobs, retaining-wall backfill, slab grading); bagged dirt is more convenient for very small or retail-only purchases.

One cubic yard covers about 162 sq ft at 2u0022, 81 sq ft at 4u0022, and 54 sq ft at 6u0022. Because weight varies with moisture and compaction, 1 ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.67–0.83 cubic yards, so 1 ton typically covers about 109–134 sq ft at 2u0022, 54–67 sq ft at 4u0022, and 36–45 sq ft at 6u0022.

For Davie jobs, ordering bulk from a local supplier through Hello Gravel is usually most cost-effective for medium-to-large needs because it reduces haul distance and per-yard price. Pick-up can be cheaper for very small jobs if you have an appropriate vehicle, and shared loads may save money if available; request quotes for each option through our platform to compare.

You can install and compact fill dirt yourself using a rented plate compactor or rented roller; compact in 4–6u0022 lifts and control moisture for best results. Hello Gravel coordinates delivery and drivers may provide tailgate spreading at their discretion if requested at checkout, but we do not guarantee spreading or compaction services — for guaranteed spreading/compaction hire a local landscaping or earthwork contractor.

Yes. Davie sits on South Florida’s flat coastal plain with a relatively high groundwater table and sandy native soils, so expect more settling and be careful raising grades near drainage paths. For large fills or projects near structures, check local permitting and consider a geotechnical recommendation or a drainage plan to avoid standing water and settlement issues.