Fill Dirt in Fairview Shores, FL

A typical tri-axle dump truck delivers about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt (roughly 13 to 18 tons depending on moisture). In the Fairview Shores area, delivered truckloads usually run in the range of $300 to $900, depending on material quality, distance, and site access. Hello Gravel requires a minimum order of 3 tons, offers standard delivery in 2+ business days, and can provide a firm quote for your exact address.

Material-only prices for fill-dirt in Florida commonly range from about $10 to $35 per cubic yard, while delivered prices typically fall between $25 and $65 per cubic yard depending on distance and local supply. Delivery fees for small orders often run $50 to $200, though many suppliers (including Hello Gravel partners in some areas) waive or reduce fees for larger orders. Prices vary with local geology, truck access, and whether you request spreading or special handling.

For 1,000 sq ft the volumes are: 2" = about 6.17 cubic yards, 3" = about 9.26 cubic yards, and 4" = about 12.35 cubic yards. Using a practical conversion of about 1.3 tons per cubic yard, those volumes equal roughly 8.0 tons, 12.0 tons, and 16.1 tons respectively. Always round up slightly to allow for compaction and grading.

Assuming a 20 ft wide by 50 ft long driveway (1,000 sq ft), you would need about 6.2 to 12.4 cubic yards of fill-dirt depending on whether you place 2" to 4" of base. Material plus delivery for that fill-dirt typically falls in the $150 to $800 range depending on depth and per-yard delivered price, with additional costs for gravel surface material, grading, and compaction. Get a quote from Hello Gravel for material and delivery, and budget separately for grading and compacting by a local contractor.

For most residential jobs beyond a few bags, bulk fill-dirt is significantly cheaper per cubic yard than bagged dirt after you include delivery. Bagged dirt is convenient for very small projects but quickly becomes more expensive once you factor in labor and the number of bags needed; bulk delivery through Hello Gravel typically becomes economical once you need several cubic yards. For projects under one cubic yard, bags can be competitive; for anything larger, bulk is usually the better value.

Many pickup beds can fit about 1 to 2 cubic yards by volume, but fill-dirt is heavy and 1 cubic yard can weigh roughly 2,400 to 3,000 pounds, which often exceeds a pickup's safe payload. Because of weight limits and risk of overloading, we recommend a dump truck delivery for fill-dirt—Hello Gravel partners use dump trucks that are sized and rated for this material. If you plan to use a pickup, check your vehicle payload rating and discuss safe limits with our team.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet; a common wheelbarrow holds about 3 cubic feet, so expect about 9 wheelbarrow loads per cubic yard. If your wheelbarrow is smaller or larger, adjust proportionally; this number helps estimate manual labor and time. Remember that wet or compacted dirt is heavier and harder to move, so factor in breaks and rest time.

Using roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard, one ton is about 0.77 cubic yards (≈20.8 cubic feet). At common depths, one ton of fill-dirt covers about 125 sq ft at 2" depth, about 83 sq ft at 3" depth, and about 62 sq ft at 4" depth. These are approximate figures—always round up for compaction and grading losses.

Many Florida suppliers require a minimum order in the 2 to 5 ton range; Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons. Delivery charges vary by supplier and distance but commonly fall between $50 and $200 for small loads, with free or reduced delivery for larger orders in some areas. Contact Hello Gravel with your zip code to see local supplier minimums and delivery options for Fairview Shores.

Some local suppliers and contractors offer spreading and compaction as paid services, but availability varies and drivers may only perform tailgate spreading at their discretion. Paid spreading/compaction services, when available, typically range from about $5 to $25 per cubic yard for basic spreading or $60 to $150 per hour for labor with small equipment, depending on site access and job complexity. Request spreading during checkout with Hello Gravel and the driver will assess feasibility on arrival; for guaranteed spreading/compaction, hire a local landscaper or contractor.

Common lower-cost alternatives include reclaimed fill, crushed concrete (recycled concrete aggregate), and road-base or crusher-run materials. Crushed concrete and road-base often provide better compaction and drainage for driveway bases and can be the same price or cheaper than clean fill-dirt on a per-yard delivered basis. Consider Florida's high water table and drainage needs when choosing materials; Hello Gravel can provide local options and pricing so you can compare costs and performance.

For 1,000 sq ft you need about 6.2 cu yd at 2", 9.3 cu yd at 3", or 12.4 cu yd at 4". Using delivered per-yard pricing of about $25 to $60, total material plus delivery would typically range: 2" depth ≈ $155 to $370, 3" ≈ $230 to $560, and 4" ≈ $310 to $745. These are estimates; request a location-based quote from Hello Gravel for an exact price and to factor in site access and any optional services.