Fill Dirt in Williamsburg, FL

In Williamsburg (Florida Region), fill-dirt typically runs about $12 to $25 per cubic yard depending on grade, moisture, and local supply. Final cost depends on delivery distance, site access, and whether you need screened or compactable fill; use Hello Gravel’s checkout to get a local quote for your zip code.

Yes — basic fill-dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than decorative or crushed gravel because dirt is more common and requires less processing. Prices vary by supplier and project needs, so if you need drainage or a finished surface, gravel may be the better value despite the higher cost.

In the Florida Region, one loose cubic yard of typical sandy or silty fill dirt usually weighs about 1.0 to 1.4 tons (roughly 2,000 to 2,800 lb), depending on moisture and composition. For planning, use about 1.2 tons per cubic yard as a practical rule of thumb and ask suppliers for the exact spec if weight matters for trucking or compaction.

Not usually. Fill-dirt is chosen to build up grade and provide a compactable, low-organic base; gravel is used for drainage and structural bases. In Williamsburg’s sandy, high-water-table environment, using gravel where compacted soil is required can lead to settlement or poor plant growth — consult an installer if you are unsure.

Hello Gravel typically schedules standard deliveries by tri-axle dump trucks, which carry about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose (volume), depending on local trucks. Because fill-dirt weight varies, that equals roughly 12 to 15 tons for many Florida fills; check your order confirmation for the truck size and estimated tons.

A delivered tri-axle load (about 10–12 cubic yards) in Williamsburg commonly costs between $150 and $400, depending on yard price, delivery distance, and access. For the most accurate price, enter your address on Hello Gravel to get a tailored quote and delivery options.

Most standard pickup beds cannot safely carry a full cubic yard when filled level; a full-size pickup may handle ~1/2 to 3/4 cubic yard when heaped and properly weighted. For orders of a full yard or more, a dump-truck delivery through Hello Gravel is the safer, easier option.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover about 324 sq ft at 1 inch deep, about 81 sq ft at 4 inches, and about 54 sq ft at 6 inches. Because 1 cubic yard of fill dirt in Florida typically weighs ~1.2 tons, one ton is roughly 0.83 cubic yards — so one ton will cover roughly 270 sq ft at 1 inch, or about 67 sq ft at 4 inches.

That depends on wheelbarrow size. A common homeowner wheelbarrow holds 3 to 6 cubic feet, so one cubic yard (27 cubic feet) is about 4 to 9 wheelbarrow loads. Plan on the higher end if your wheelbarrow is small or you prefer conservative estimates.

You can put fill dirt on top of existing soil for small, non-structural grade changes, but for lasting results you should remove organic topsoil and place fill in thin lifts with compaction. In Williamsburg, organic topsoil and a high water table can cause settling, so for driveways, foundations, or building pads you should prepare the subgrade properly or hire a contractor.

Recycled materials such as crushed concrete or reclaimed fill can sometimes be less expensive and work for structural fills or base layers, but quality and compaction characteristics vary. If you consider recycled fill in the Florida Region, verify it is clean, free of contaminants, and suitable for your project before ordering.

"Poor man’s concrete" (mixing gravel, sand, and cement on site) is not a substitute for properly compacted engineered fill under structural slabs or footings. If you plan to place any concrete on new fill in Williamsburg, make sure the fill is compacted to the requirements of your project or an engineer to avoid cracking and settlement.

Measure the area (length x width) and the depth you need in inches, then convert to cubic yards (length x width x depth in feet ÷ 27). Use Hello Gravel’s online material calculator or contact our team for help — we recommend ordering a little extra (10% overage) to account for compaction and settling.