Fill Dirt in Jacksonville Farms/Terrace, FL

Yes, fill-dirt is usually cheaper than decorative gravel because it is a basic subsoil used to raise grades rather than a finished surface. In Jacksonville Farms/Terrace you can expect fill-dirt to cost noticeably less per cubic yard than washed or decorative gravels, though prices vary by supplier and delivery distance.

Prices in the Jacksonville area commonly range from about $12 to $30 per cubic yard for loose fill-dirt, depending on local supply, moisture content, and delivery distance. Get an exact quote through Hello Gravel for your zip code—our pricing reflects regional sourcing and includes delivery options.

Loose fill-dirt in Northeast Florida typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.4 tons per cubic yard (roughly 2,400 to 2,800 lb), but moisture and soil type change weight. Compacted fill can weigh more, so use the lower range for loose deliveries and consult your contractor for compaction estimates.

Hello Gravel commonly schedules tri-axle dump trucks for deliveries in Jacksonville which usually carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt. Actual capacity varies by truck configuration and local hauler, so check your delivery confirmation for the expected load size.

One cubic yard covers about 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, or 54 sq ft at 6 inches. So a 12-yard truck would cover roughly 3,888 sq ft at 1 inch or about 648 sq ft at 6 inches—adjust for compaction and slope when planning your project.

Multiply the per-yard price by the truck capacity for a rough estimate: for example, at $20 per yard a 12-yard load would be about $240 before any delivery fees. Actual delivered cost depends on current yard pricing, truck size, and Hello Gravel delivery fees—request a quote for an exact number.

A standard wheelbarrow holds about 3 cubic feet, so one cubic yard (27 cubic feet) is roughly 9 wheelbarrows. Plan on extra trips for spillage and easier handling when moving fill-dirt by wheelbarrow around your Jacksonville property.

A full-size pickup bed loosely loaded can often hold about 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt, while smaller or mid-size trucks typically hold around 0.5 to 1 cubic yard. Weight limits matter too—check your truck's payload rating because 1 cubic yard of fill-dirt can weigh over 2,000 lb in some conditions.

A 7x14 dump trailer usually holds between about 3.5 and 6 cubic yards depending on the side height (1 to 2 feet) and how full you load it. Measure your trailer side height and calculate volume (length x width x height) in cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get yards for an exact figure.

Yes, buying fill-dirt in bulk is generally cheaper per cubic yard than small bagged purchases. Hello Gravel's minimum order and truck-delivery model tends to offer better per-yard pricing for projects that need multiple yards—check our site for minimums and local quotes.

Measure the area (length x width) and the desired depth in feet, then multiply and divide by 27 to convert cubic feet to cubic yards (length x width x depth ÷ 27). For common depths, 3 inches is 0.25 ft and 6 inches is 0.5 ft—add 5-10% for compaction and grading, and contact Hello Gravel if you want help calculating quantities.

Fill-dirt is not a substitute for concrete; it is subsoil intended to raise or level ground. A compacted gravel base is a more appropriate low-cost alternative to concrete; using unsorted fill-dirt on a driving surface can lead to rutting and drainage problems in Jacksonville's humid climate.

Yes. Northeast Florida soils are often sandy with variable clay, so local fill-dirt may be lighter and drain faster than inland soils. For projects near pools, patios, or septic systems in Jacksonville Farms/Terrace, discuss drainage and compaction needs with our team so we can match a suitable local fill product.

Order online and choose your preferred delivery date; standard delivery is 2+ business days and next-day delivery is available under our cutoff rules. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers perform spreading at their discretion—confirm access, slope, and any site restrictions before delivery to help the driver assess feasibility.