Fill Dirt in Isle Of Palms, FL

Because materials and delivery vary, expect a range rather than a single price. Inland Florida fill dirt typically runs about $10 to $35 per cubic yard delivered; on barrier islands or tight-access areas like Isle Of Palms, factor in higher hauling and access costs and expect roughly $25 to $50 per cubic yard delivered. Use our checkout or call to get a precise, zip-code-specific quote.

Tri-axle dump trucks usually carry about 10 to 15 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 12 cubic yards is common), which converts to about 12 to 18 tons depending on moisture and soil type. Cost equals material price times yards plus delivery and access fees; for example, 12 cubic yards at $30/yd3 plus $100 delivery would be about $460 total. Island deliveries or tight-site dropoffs may add extra fees, so get a truck-level quote when you order.

You can use certain gravel products for raising grade, but it depends on purpose: for structural fill or areas that need compaction and load-bearing capacity, choose crusher-run or 3/4" minus (stone with fines) because the fines help lock and compact. If you only need elevation and drainage is important, clean sand or well-graded fill soil may be better; avoid pea gravel or washed stone if you need good compaction. Check project requirements and local codes before substituting fill dirt.

Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers that deliver loose fill dirt by dump truck; our minimum order is 3 tons and we can show supplier options for your zip code. Some big-box stores sell bagged soil and limited bulk material with hired third-party delivery, but many do not deliver loose truckloads to barrier-island addresses or charge high delivery minimums. For larger grading jobs on Isle Of Palms, local aggregate suppliers or Hello Gravel delivery are usually the most practical and cost-effective choice.

Volume = area x depth: 1,000 sq ft x (4/12 ft) = 333.3 cubic feet, which is about 12.35 cubic yards. Using a regional conversion of roughly 1 cubic yard = 1.2 to 1.4 tons for fill dirt, you would need about 15 to 17 tons. Order a little extra (5-10%) to allow for settlement and compaction, especially in coastal sandy soils.

Yes — stabilized aggregates such as crusher fines compacted with a binding agent, polymer-stabilized mixes, or a compacted base with polymeric sand joints can form a firm surface that behaves more like a hardscape than loose gravel. Installed costs vary widely with product and prep: expect roughly $6 to $25 per square foot installed depending on base prep, drainage, and whether a binding agent or geotextile is used. Get a local installation quote because coastal site prep, permitting, and stormwater requirements on Isle Of Palms can raise costs.

A 50 lb bag of pea gravel is about 0.5 cubic feet. At a 1 inch depth that covers roughly 6 square feet; at a 2 inch depth it covers about 3 square feet. For larger areas on Isle Of Palms it's much more economical to order by the cubic yard (27 cubic feet) or by the ton through Hello Gravel — one cubic yard equals about 54 of those 50 lb bags.

Yes, fill dirt is typically cheaper than topsoil because it is not screened or amended for planting. Use fill dirt for grading, raising elevations, and structural backfill where plant growth is not required; use topsoil for planting beds, lawns, and areas where you will grow vegetation. For coastal Isle Of Palms projects consider a combination: structural fill below and a layer of topsoil or amended soil on top for landscaping.

Labor rates vary: in Florida, landscape crew labor often ranges from about $50 to $100 per hour depending on crew size, specialization, and island access; $100/hour is within market rates for skilled crews or small crews in tight or high-cost areas. Delivery fees on Hello Gravel are often included in initial pricing in many areas, but island or hard-to-access sites can incur extra dropoff charges; additional placement or bobcat work is commonly billed separately and can range from $75 to several hundred dollars depending on scope.

For structural work (foundations, seawalls, retaining walls) or projects altering grades near wetlands or flood zones, local building and permitting rules on Isle Of Palms may require engineered fill, compaction testing, or a soils report. Hello Gravel and local suppliers can deliver specified structural or engineered fill, but most drivers deliver loose material only; compaction is usually performed by the contractor or a specialty compaction subcontractor. Always check with the Isle Of Palms building department or your engineer before ordering so you get the correct material and compaction documentation.