Fill Dirt in Timber Pines, FL

Expect delivered fill dirt in Timber Pines to run roughly $15 to $35 per cubic yard. Final price depends on supplier availability, whether the material is screened or contains organic matter, haul distance, and order size. Large orders and local sourcing can lower per-yard cost.

One cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs about 2,000 to 2,700 pounds (roughly 1 to 1.35 tons) depending on moisture and compaction. In Timber Pines you can expect about $15 to $35 per cubic yard or about $20 to $45 per ton delivered, though exact rates depend on source, delivery access, and minimum-order rules.

Generally yes: basic fill dirt (unprocessed soil) is usually cheaper per cubic yard than crushed gravel because it requires less processing. If the fill must be screened, free of organics, or engineered, costs can increase and get closer to gravel pricing. Local availability in Florida and trucking distances also affect the comparison.

It depends on the purpose: gravel is fine where drainage and a stable base are needed (driveways, French drains), but it is not a good substitute for fill dirt when you plan to plant, seed, or compact soil for building pads. For raising yard grades or backfilling around foundations, use clean fill dirt or engineered fill; in Timber Pines' sandy, high-water-table conditions choose material based on drainage and settlement needs and ask our team for guidance.

A typical tri-axle dump truck holds about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill dirt. At $15 to $35 per cubic yard, expect roughly $150 to $420 for one truckload delivered, although truck size, site access, permit needs, and disposal or spreading services can change the total. Hello Gravel shows truckload pricing and delivery fees in checkout for your zip code.

Measure the area in square feet and the desired depth in inches, then convert to cubic yards using: (area in ft^2 * depth in inches) / 324. Add about 10% for settlement and compaction, and convert to tons using roughly 1 to 1.35 tons per cubic yard. You can also use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team for a quick estimate.

For manual labor alone in Timber Pines, $100 per hour is on the high side; for an operator running equipment like a skid steer or mini-excavator, $75 to $150 per machine-hour is common, so $100/hr can be reasonable for skilled equipment work. Ask contractors for itemized quotes (labor vs equipment vs haul) and compare several bids; remember Hello Gravel drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion but spreading is not guaranteed.

Standard delivery is typically 2+ business days; next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Deliveries are made by contracted dump trucks (usually tri-axle) with a minimum order of 3 tons; tailgate spreading can sometimes be done at the driver's discretion but is not guaranteed. Use the checkout calendar or contact our sales team to confirm specific dates and access requirements for your Timber Pines address.