Fill Dirt in Saint Augustine Shores, FL

Yes. Fill-dirt is generally less expensive per cubic yard than decorative gravel because it is an unprocessed subsoil product rather than a screened, crushed, or colored aggregate. For projects like grading, raising low spots, or filling trenches around houses in Saint Augustine Shores, fill-dirt is usually the more economical choice.

Prices vary by supplier and time of year, but in the Florida region you can typically expect roughly $15 to $45 per cubic yard for basic fill-dirt, depending on haul distance and availability. For an accurate price for Saint Augustine Shores, enter your zip code on our site or request a quote so we can factor local sourcing and delivery.

A loose cubic yard of fill-dirt in our area usually weighs about 1.2 to 1.6 tons depending on moisture and sand content. Because weight affects truck capacity and minimums, Hello Gravel lists orders by tons and cubic yards—check both when calculating how much to order to avoid under- or overordering.

For St. Augustine lawns, use a clean fill-dirt that drains well and is low in clay, or use fill-dirt as a subgrade and add 2 to 4 inches of screened topsoil or loam on top before laying sod or plugging. Saint Augustine prefers a slightly sandy, well-draining profile common in northeast Florida, so avoid heavy, clay-rich fill that can hold water and suffocate roots.

Our contracted tri-axle dump trucks typically carry about 10 to 14 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt, which translates to roughly 12 to 18 tons depending on moisture and soil type. Smaller loads or local truck types can vary, so Hello Gravel will confirm truck size and expected yards/tons when you book delivery.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. Spread 2 inches deep it covers about 162 square feet; spread 4 inches deep it covers about 81 square feet. Use those numbers to estimate how many yards you need for lawn leveling or raised beds in Saint Augustine Shores.

Most full-size pickup beds can safely hold roughly 1/2 to 1 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt without exceeding vehicle load or legal axle limits, but this varies by truck model and local road weight limits. For anything larger than a small patch, we recommend ordering by the yard or ton and having it delivered by dump truck to avoid overloading your vehicle.

A 10 cubic yard load is common for larger yard projects and may cost roughly 150 to 450+ dollars for the material plus delivery, depending on local soil availability and truck access. Get an exact price through Hello Gravel because delivery fees, minimums, and seasonal demand affect the final quote.

Remove turf and any thick thatch in the low spot, bring in fill-dirt to raise the grade so water runs away from foundations, and then cap the area with 2 to 4 inches of screened topsoil before replacing sod or plugging with St. Augustine. In Saint Augustine Shores, ensure the finished grade maintains proper drainage toward the street or swale to avoid long-term pooling.

Fill-dirt can be used as a subgrade to bring elevations up, but it is not a substitute for a compacted structural base. For concrete or pavers you should place and compact appropriate base materials—such as crushed stone or road base—on top of a well-compacted fill-dirt subgrade to meet performance and local code expectations.

Hello Gravel delivers by contracted dump trucks and requires at least 3 tons per order. Drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion if safe and feasible; request spreading in your order notes but expect the driver to assess conditions on arrival. We also recommend noting driveway width, overhead clearance, and any HOA rules for delivery in Saint Augustine Shores when you place your order.

Contact our team as soon as possible—changes are easier before a truck is dispatched and we will do our best to accommodate edits or cancellations. Because we coordinate with local suppliers and haulers, modifications after dispatch may be limited and could incur fees; reach out immediately to 855-241-8884 or text 844-407-3734 for assistance.