Fill Dirt in Live Oak Preserve, FL

In Live Oak Preserve, expect delivered fill-dirt to run roughly $20 to $45 per cubic yard depending on supplier, distance, moisture, and volume. Prices can be higher for small orders or sites with difficult access; Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons. For an exact price, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote so we can match you with local suppliers.

Fill-dirt weight varies with moisture and composition, but a practical range is roughly 1.2 to 1.6 tons per cubic yard (about 2,400 to 3,200 lbs). Wet, clayey material will be toward the high end and dry, sandy material toward the low end. Use weight estimates when checking pickup truck or driveway load limits.

Usually fill-dirt is cheaper than decorative or washed gravel because it is unprocessed subsoil used for grading. However, some crushed or road-base gravels can be priced similarly or lower depending on local supply and demand. Pick the material based on function—use fill-dirt to raise grade or fill voids and gravel for drainage or finished surfaces.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose material. At 4 inches of depth (common for grading), 1 cubic yard covers about 81 sq ft, so a 10-yd load covers roughly 810 sq ft and a 14-yd load about 1,134 sq ft. Coverage changes with depth—at 6 inches those numbers drop to about 540 sq ft and 756 sq ft respectively.

A single dump-truck load (roughly 10–14 cubic yards) of fill-dirt delivered to Live Oak Preserve typically runs about $250 to $800, depending on yards delivered, supplier rates, and access conditions. Delivery fees, disposal of spoils, and special placement requests can add cost. Get an exact delivered price by checking your zip code on Hello Gravel or requesting a quote.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt is generally about 1.2 to 1.6 tons, depending on moisture content and soil mix. Use this range when converting between ton-based pricing and cubic-yard volume. Keep in mind Hello Gravel minimums and supplier quoting can be in tons or cubic yards.

Most standard half-ton pickup beds hold roughly 0.5 to 0.75 cubic yards loose, so a full cubic yard will usually not fit. Even if it fits volumetrically in a heavy-duty truck, the weight (often 2,400–3,200 lbs per yard) can exceed a pickup's payload capacity and risk damage. For safe delivery of a full yard, order through Hello Gravel and request dump-truck delivery.

Yes—bulk fill-dirt is almost always cheaper on a per-cubic-yard or per-ton basis than bagged soil when you need multiple yards. Bagged products are convenient for small DIY jobs but become costly for larger grading or fill projects. For projects over a few yards, bulk delivery via Hello Gravel is the most economical choice.

Yes, fill-dirt is commonly used to raise and level yards, especially where you need to change grade or fill low spots. In Florida, watch for sandy surface soils and a high water table; compact fill in lifts and leave a 2–4 inch top layer of topsoil if you want grass or plants. For drainage near foundations or retaining walls, consider speaking with a pro and request placement or spreading options at checkout (driver discretion applies).

Volume depends on desired depth. For 1,000 sq ft at 4 inches deep you need about 12.3 cubic yards (1,000 ÷ 81), at 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards, and at 2 inches about 6.1 cubic yards. Order a little extra for settlement and compaction, and use Hello Gravel’s calculator or request help from our team to get an accurate quantity.

Coverage per ton varies with soil density and desired depth, but a good rule is one ton will cover roughly 50 to 65 sq ft at 4 inches depth in Live Oak Preserve soils. Heavier, wetter soils will cover less area; lighter sandy soils will cover more. Convert using your target depth and the yard-to-ton range (about 1.2–1.6 tons per cubic yard) to plan accurately.

'Poor man's concrete' usually refers to compacted fill mixed with gravel or sand to create a stable base for light uses. Fill-dirt alone is not a substitute for structural concrete—it's fine for subgrade, leveling, or non-structural bases but won't replace reinforced slabs or footings. If you need a base, combine well-graded fill with proper compaction, and consult local code or a contractor for load-bearing applications.