Fill Dirt in Palm Coast, FL

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, moisture content, and quantity, but delivered fill dirt in Palm Coast typically runs in the range of $20 to $45 per cubic yard. Local factors like truck access, tight residential streets, and demand in the Jacksonville metro can push the price toward the higher end. For an exact delivered price enter your zip code on Hello Gravel or contact our team for a quote.

Most deliveries to Palm Coast homes use tri-axle dump trucks that carry about 12 to 14 cubic yards, so a full truckload will be roughly that volume. Multiply your per-yard price by the truck capacity to estimate cost—for example, at $30 per cubic yard a 12-yard tri-axle load would be about $360, plus any delivery or access fees. Exact truck availability and driveway access can affect the final price, so check your quote before ordering.

In Florida most residential deliveries come on tri-axle trucks holding about 12 to 14 cubic yards; smaller single-axle trucks hold roughly 8 to 10 cubic yards. Larger trucks lower the per-yard cost because they move more material per trip, while smaller trucks or partial loads can increase the effective per-yard price due to fuel and minimum fees. Hello Gravel typically dispatches tri-axles where possible, but availability depends on local supplier fleets in the Jacksonville metro.

Bulk fill dirt is almost always cheaper per cubic yard than buying the same volume in bags for projects in Palm Coast. One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, which is about thirty-six 0.75-cubic-foot bags; at $4 per bag that would cost roughly $144, so buying bulk by the yard is already cost-effective for one yard or more. For very small, one-off tasks you might choose bags for convenience, but for leveling yards or larger repairs bulk delivery is usually the better value.

Use this quick guide for a 1,000 sq ft area: 2 inches of fill needs about 6.2 cubic yards, 4 inches needs about 12.3 cubic yards, and 6 inches needs about 18.5 cubic yards. Always add 5 to 10 percent to account for compaction and settlement, especially in sandy Palm Coast soils. If you plan to seed or plant, plan to topdress with a few inches of topsoil over the fill.

Fill dirt is intended to build grade and raise low spots; it is not designed to support grass or garden beds on the surface because it is low in organic matter. For lawns and planting areas, place several inches of topsoil over compacted fill dirt to support plant growth. For driveways or paths in Palm Coast, compacted fill can form the subgrade, but a layer of crushed gravel or stone is recommended for drainage and load-bearing capacity.

A single cubic yard may fit in a large heavy-duty pickup with an 8-foot bed if the material is piled above the bed, but it is often too heavy and messy for a standard half-ton truck. Many suppliers serving the Palm Coast area do offer small-load deliveries, but Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons which is roughly 2.0 to 2.2 cubic yards for typical fill dirt densities. If you need less than our minimum, contact our team and we can suggest local options or bagged products.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover about 162 square feet at 2 inches deep. At 4 inches deep it covers about 81 square feet, and at 6 inches deep about 54 square feet. Use these figures when estimating how much material to order for small repairs around your Palm Coast property.

Drivers in the Jacksonville metro may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, and you can request this service at checkout, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading services. For mechanical spreading and compaction most homeowners hire a landscaper or equipment rental; prices vary widely based on job size but expect additional labor or equipment fees beyond material delivery. Contact our sales team for recommendations and to add a spreading request to your order so drivers can plan for access on delivery day.

Fill dirt is less expensive per yard than gravel and is suitable for raising grade or filling low spots, but it does not provide the drainage or load-bearing surface gravel does for driveways. For a lasting driveway in Palm Coast you should use compacted fill as a subgrade and finish with several inches of crushed stone or gravel to improve drainage and support vehicle traffic. Cost differences depend on the type of gravel chosen, but expect gravel to be more expensive per cubic yard while delivering better long-term performance for driveways.