Fill Dirt in Stoneybrook, FL

Prices vary by supplier, distance, and material quality, but in the Florida region you can expect typical delivered fill-dirt prices to fall roughly in the $15 to $45 per cubic yard range. Local factors like truck access, required permit work, or same-day delivery can push costs higher. For an exact price for your address in Stoneybrook, use our quote tool or call our sales team.

Hello Gravel includes standard delivery in many areas, but additional fees are common for difficult access, offloading on a steep slope, or special drop locations. Expect potential extra charges in the range of $0 to $150 for site-access or dump fees; next-day delivery and long hauls can add more. Request fees and delivery options at checkout so there are no surprises.

Fill-dirt is intended to raise grade and provide a base for landscaping or structures, while gravel is best for drainage and some compacted base layers. In Stoneybrook's generally sandy Florida soils, gravel can improve drainage but usually should not replace engineered fill for structural fills or final grade under slabs unless specified by an engineer. For projects that affect foundations or driveways, check with a civil engineer or local contractor before substituting materials.

As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic yard covers 324 sq ft at 1 inch, 54 sq ft at 6 inches, and 27 sq ft at 1 foot. For a 1,000 sq ft area that means about 3.1 yd3 (roughly 3.5–4.5 tons) to raise 1 inch, 18.5 yd3 (roughly 22–28 tons) for 6 inches, and 37 yd3 (roughly 44–55 tons) for 1 foot, depending on moisture and soil density. Always add 10–20% extra for compaction and settlement when ordering.

One cubic yard of fill-dirt covers approximately 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, 54 sq ft at 6 inches, and 27 sq ft at 1 foot. Because a cubic yard of fill-dirt in Florida typically weighs about 1.0 to 1.4 tons depending on moisture and composition, 1 ton will usually cover roughly 270 sq ft at 1 inch (give or take). These are estimates; confirm with your contractor for compacted or engineered fills.

A standard tri-axle dump truck in our network usually carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt; delivered load prices in the Florida region commonly range from about $200 to $800 per truck load depending on distance, site access, and material quality. Per-ton or per-yard pricing, minimum order size, and any site fees will affect the total, so we recommend getting an online quote for your Stoneybrook address. Hello Gravel shows exact truck and pricing options during checkout.

A full-size pickup typically carries about 0.5 to 1.0 cubic yard of loose fill-dirt depending on bed size and how full you load it, so 1 cubic yard is generally about 1 to 2 pickup loads for large trucks or 2 to 3 loads for smaller pickups. Because handling many small loads is time-consuming and more expensive per cubic yard, bulk delivery by dump truck is usually more cost-effective for most Stoneybrook projects.

Permitting depends on the scope of work, local county rules, and any HOA requirements in Stoneybrook; small top-ups often do not need permits, but regrading that affects stormwater, drainage, or more than a modest volume can trigger county permits and erosion-control requirements. Properties in flood zones or near protected wetlands are especially likely to require permits and inspections. Always check with your county building or permitting office and your HOA before importing large volumes of fill-dirt.

Contractor rates vary: landscape labor in the Florida region often runs from about $50 to $100 per hour depending on the crew and job complexity, while hauling and spreading can be quoted as a flat rate per cubic yard (commonly $20 to $60/yd3) or an hourly truck-and-crew rate. Tailgate spreading by the driver may be offered at checkout or on site at the driver's discretion; always request a written quote and confirm whether spreading, shaping, and compaction are included.

Fill-dirt is almost always sold and delivered in bulk for anything more than a tiny patch, because 50 lb bags are rare for fill-dirt and are extremely inefficient for volume work. One 50 lb bag is roughly 0.018 cubic yards, so bulk deliveries become far cheaper and faster once you need more than a couple of bags. Use bags only for very small spot repairs; for grading or raising areas in Stoneybrook, order bulk through the site.

Plan to order about 10% to 20% more fill-dirt than the calculated loose volume to allow for compaction and settlement, with the higher end of that range appropriate for deeper fills or wetter conditions. Sandy soils in the Florida region can shift and settle, so contractors often compact in lifts and measure in place; for structural fills or near foundations, consult an engineer who may specify a different allowance and compaction testing. Hello Gravel can add a buffer when you request a quote to help avoid shortfalls.

Use Hello Gravel's material calculator and input your project's square footage and desired depth to get an instant cubic-yard estimate, then add 10–20% for compaction. Enter your Stoneybrook ZIP at checkout for supplier availability and delivered pricing, choose a delivery date, and request tailgate spreading if desired; you can also call our sales team for help with calculations and permits.