Fill Dirt in Harris, FL

Delivered fill dirt prices in the Harris area typically range from about $12 to $40 per cubic yard depending on supplier, distance, and how screened the material is. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers so your exact price will depend on regional sourcing, delivery access, and any special requests like screening or clean fill.

A common tri-axle dump truck load holds roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards; at local Harris rates that usually totals about $150 to $600 for the load and delivery. Exact cost depends on the yards delivered, local haul distance, site access, and whether any extra services (permits, offloading assistance) are needed.

To cover 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches deep you need about 12.35 cubic yards (use the shortcut: (sq ft * depth in inches) / 324). At Harris delivered prices of $12 to $40 per cubic yard, expect a material cost roughly between $150 and $495, plus any delivery or equipment fees.

Many local suppliers in the Florida Region offer tiered pricing or discounts for larger orders, commonly starting around 10 cubic yards and increasing with volume. Discounts vary by supplier and season—contact Hello Gravel for supplier-specific bulk pricing and a formal quote for your Harris delivery.

Hello Gravel’s platform shows suppliers with a minimum order of 3 tons, and many local haulers in the Harris area prefer minimums that translate to a few cubic yards or a full truckload. Delivery fees vary with distance and site access—some jobs are delivered with no extra fee, while others incur costs typically from $0 to $200 depending on travel and unloading complexity.

Standard fill dirt is primarily mineral soil used for raising grade or backfilling and often contains less organic matter and may include small stones; it is usually not screened for planting. For lawns, gardens, or planting beds in Harris you should order screened topsoil or screened fill, which is more expensive—expect screened material or topsoil to cost roughly $5 to $30 more per cubic yard than unscreened fill dirt.

Tailgate spreading by the driver may be possible at their discretion, but full grading and compaction are not guaranteed as part of standard delivery. Many suppliers or local contractors can provide grading and compaction; costs depend on scope but expect equipment and operator rates in the range of $75 to $150 per hour and total project charges from a few hundred dollars to $1,000+ for typical residential jobs—request a bundled quote through Hello Gravel or hire a local contractor for turnkey work.

For small landscaping fills you usually do not need permits, but for structural fills near foundations, driveways, septic systems, or projects that change drainage you may need permits, engineered fill specs, or compaction tests. Check with your local building department and any HOA in Harris before placing large orders; a licensed engineer or local inspector can advise if compaction testing or certified fill is required.

For a driveway base you should use crushed stone or gravel because it drains and compacts reliably; fill dirt is not recommended since it can retain water and settle unevenly. In Harris, crushed gravel or crusher-run base typically costs more per cubic yard than plain fill dirt (expect gravel base to be roughly $30 to $70 per cubic yard delivered versus $12 to $40 per cubic yard for fill dirt), but the extra cost prevents long-term settling and maintenance.

Costs vary with excavation, material depth, and labor, but for a 1,000 sq ft driveway a proper 6-inch crushed stone base needs about 18.5 cubic yards of material. With material and delivery for crushed stone at roughly $30 to $70 per cubic yard plus excavation, geotextile, and compaction labor, a typical total for a residential driveway upgrade in Harris could range from about $1,500 to $5,000 depending on site conditions and contractor rates.