Fill Dirt in Inwood, FL

Delivered price in Inwood typically runs about $25 to $60 per cubic yard depending on distance from the supplier, load size, and whether you pay extra for spreading/compaction. Hello Gravel standard delivery takes 2+ business days; next-day is available for an additional fee if ordered before noon CST. Tailgate spreading is possible but done at the driver's discretion and may cost extra, so get a written quote if you need spreading/compaction included.

Material-only prices in Florida usually range from about $8 to $20 per cubic yard for basic fill dirt, with Inwood often toward the lower-to-middle part of that range due to local sources. Final cost in Inwood will depend on supplier, screening, and minimum-order fees, so check the quote at checkout and remember Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum.

A full tri-axle dump truck load (roughly 10–15 cubic yards) to Inwood typically costs between $300 and $900, depending on haul distance, regional availability, and whether spreading or compaction is included. Larger orders often lower the per-yard price, but hauling and access issues can raise the total, so ask for a delivered quote for your zip code.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 2 inches you need about 6.2 cubic yards (roughly 7.5 tons using 1.2 tons per cubic yard). For a 4-inch raise you need about 12.3 cubic yards (roughly 14.8 tons). Always add 5-15% extra to account for settling and compaction, and round up to match delivery minimums.

One cubic yard (27 cubic feet) covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch, 162 sq ft at 2 inches, and 108 sq ft at 3 inches. One ton of fill dirt is roughly 0.83 cubic yards (varies by moisture and composition), so it covers about 270 sq ft at 1 inch, 135 sq ft at 2 inches, and 90 sq ft at 3 inches. Use these as estimates because local material density and compaction affect coverage.

For a typical 20-foot-by-10-foot driveway (200 sq ft) with a 4-inch fill-dirt base you need about 2.5 cubic yards, which translates to roughly $60 to $150 for material plus $100 to $300 for delivery and $150 to $600 for compaction/installation labor, so expect a rough total of $310 to $1,050. Prices vary with driveway length, access, how much spreading/compaction you want, and local labor rates, so get a written estimate for your exact dimensions.

One cubic yard will often fit in a pickup bed by volume, but weight is the limiting factor: a cubic yard of compacted fill dirt can weigh around 2,200–2,800 lb and may exceed many pickups' payload ratings. A 7x14 dump trailer can usually carry multiple cubic yards safely depending on its rated capacity, but for larger jobs or to meet Hello Gravel's minimums (3 tons), ordering a dump truck is the safer choice. Always check your vehicle or trailer payload rating before hauling.

Homeowners can handle small fill projects themselves using shovels, a wheelbarrow, and a rented plate compactor or small skid steer; a modest yard (2–6 cu yd) often takes a day or two of work for one or two people. For larger fills or any work that changes drainage, check Inwood and county permitting and drainage rules before starting, since permits or engineered fill may be required. Hiring pros saves time and ensures proper compaction and grading; ask for per-yard and per-job pricing and written scope of work.

Fill dirt is generally cheaper than screened topsoil and many decorative gravels because it is raw subsoil meant for building up grade, not planting or finish surfaces. Choose fill dirt for raising low spots, sub-grade work, and structural fill; use topsoil where you plan to plant, and use gravel where drainage, driveability, or a finished surface is needed. Regional sourcing affects price and texture, so specify your intended use when ordering.

A $100/hour labor rate in Inwood may be within range for skilled crews or small contractors but can be high for general labor; many landscapers prefer per-job or per-yard pricing for earthwork. Ask for itemized bids showing material, hauling, compaction, and labor so you can compare apples to apples, and get the scope and payment terms in writing.