Fill Dirt in Pecan Park, FL

Typical delivered prices for basic fill dirt in the Florida region often range from about $15 to $50 per cubic yard, depending on local supply, quality, and delivery distance. Hello Gravel can deliver to Pecan Park; we work with local suppliers and haulers, have a minimum order of 3 tons, and show exact pricing and availability when you enter your zip code at checkout.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in Florida usually carries about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. Multiply the per-yard price by that volume to estimate total material cost (for example, $25/yd3 x 12 yd3 = $300), then add any delivery or fuel surcharges shown at checkout; Hello Gravel displays delivered pricing once you enter your delivery address.

Common tri-axle dump trucks typically haul about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill dirt (roughly 12 yd3 on average). In weight that varies with soil type and moisture, but a typical range is about 12 to 18 tons per load depending on the truck and material density.

Gravel can be used for some grading or leveling tasks, but it behaves differently than fill dirt: gravel drains and sheds water while fill dirt is better for building up low spots and supporting planting. Gravel is usually more expensive per cubic yard than low-grade fill dirt, and if you need a stable, load-bearing layer you should use engineered base materials rather than loose fill dirt alone; get a quote for both materials on Hello Gravel to compare costs for your specific job.

Fill dirt can be compacted, but it is not usually a substitute for a properly engineered base for driveways or pads. Fill dirt may settle over time, especially in wet Florida soils, and does not provide the structural interlock of crushed stone or crusher-run. For driveways or heavy loaded pads, we recommend using a compacted rock base and placing fill dirt only as subgrade where needed.

Using a common estimate of about 1.2 tons per cubic yard, 1 cubic yard of fill dirt covers roughly 324 sq ft at 1" depth. That converts to approximately 1 ton covering about 270 sq ft at 1", 135 sq ft at 2", and 90 sq ft at 3". These are estimates; actual coverage varies with compaction and soil texture.

Costs depend on assumptions; for example, a single-car driveway 20 ft long by 10 ft wide is 200 sq ft. If you need 3" of fill dirt under the surface you would need about 1.9 cubic yards (we round up to Hello Gravel's 3-ton minimum). Expect material plus delivery to fall into a broad range (roughly $100 to $400 for the dirt portion) and additional costs for compaction and any contractor labor or engineered base rock. For a precise quote enter your address and project details on Hello Gravel or contact our team for help with measurements and pricing.

A full-size pickup bed can typically carry about 0.5 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on bed size and safe load limits, but weight limits often make hauling a full cubic yard unsafe. For most yard-scale or larger jobs it's easier and more economical to order by the truckload from Hello Gravel (tri-axle deliveries) rather than trying to rely on a pickup.

A 50 lb bag of fill dirt is about 0.67 cubic feet (roughly 0.025 cubic yards) and will cover about 8 sq ft at 1" depth. Bagged fill dirt is practical for very small patch jobs, potted plants, or tight-access spots, but for any substantial leveling or yard work you will usually save time and money by ordering bulk delivery from Hello Gravel.

Local labor rates for manual moving and spreading of fill dirt vary, but a common range in the Florida region is about $25 to $60 per hour per laborer, depending on experience and whether tools or small equipment (wheelbarrow, plate compactor) are provided. For jobs needing a crew or equipment like a mini-excavator or compactor, expect higher costs or bundled day rates; get local estimates and include delivery timing when budgeting.