Fill Dirt in Alachua, FL

Fill dirt is native or brought-in soil used to raise grade, fill holes, or backfill foundations. In Alachua it is commonly used to level yards, raise building pads above seasonal high water, or fill trenches before topsoil or base materials are added. It is not the same as topsoil and usually has fewer organics, so you should not use it as final planting soil without amendment.

Typical delivered pricing in the West Florida/Alachua area often runs in the range of about $15 to $45 per ton, depending on supplier, distance, moisture content, and order size. Contractors buying large volumes may see lower per-ton rates; homeowners with small, minimum orders generally pay toward the higher end. Always check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact quotes and note our 3-ton minimum.

Same-day availability depends on local supplier inventory and truck schedules. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and will show available delivery windows when you enter your zip code; same-day may be possible but is not guaranteed. For faster service, contact our team and confirm any special timing or access needs.

Fill dirt alone is generally not recommended as a final driveway surface in Alachua because it can settle, retain water, and rut during heavy rains. For driveways and parking areas use a compacted structural base like crusher run or crushed stone with proper drainage; fill dirt can be used underneath to raise grade but should be capped with a suitable aggregate. Proper compaction in layers and slope to drain are essential in our wet season.

Use this rule of thumb: 1 cubic yard of fill dirt equals roughly 1.2 to 1.5 tons (we use 1.3 tons/cy for quick estimates). Examples: raising a 20' x 30' lawn (600 ft2) by 3" needs about 5.6 cubic yards or ~7.5 tons; leveling a 10' x 50' driveway low spot by 2" needs about 3.1 cubic yards or ~4 tons. Always order 5-10% extra to account for compaction and settlement and verify with our material calculator.

Small residential deliveries usually do not trigger city permits, but major grading, significant changes to drainage, filling wetlands, or large volumes may require permits from the City of Alachua or Alachua County. Many HOAs require prior approval for visible grade changes or large deliveries, so check your HOA rules before ordering. When in doubt, contact your local building/engineering department and your HOA to confirm requirements.

Fill dirt can compact well if it is the right material and is placed in thin, compacted lifts, but performance depends on soil texture. Fill with high fines or sandy-clayey mixes common in this region can retain moisture, shrink/swell, or be prone to erosion if left exposed. To resist washout during Florida storms, compact in layers, install positive drainage, and cap with stone or vegetation as appropriate.

For backfill around foundations or utilities use general fill or engineered fill that is free of debris and large organics. For a driveway base, choose crusher run or crushed stone rather than raw fill dirt for long-term stability. For landscaping, use screened fill dirt below a top layer of topsoil or amended topsoil; topsoil or screened planting mix should be the surface for lawns and beds.

Crushed limestone and crusher run provide a stable, compactable base and better drainage than fill dirt; they are the preferred base materials for driveways. Sand drains well but can shift under load and tends to migrate in the wet season. Fill dirt is best used to raise grade or backfill; combine it with structural aggregates for durable driveways and pads.

If fill dirt is used only as subgrade beneath a proper aggregate base and compacted correctly, a driveway can last many years with routine maintenance. If fill dirt is used alone at the surface, expect more frequent grading, potholes, and additions of material after storms; you may need touch-ups every 1-3 years depending on traffic and rainfall. Maintenance costs vary by access and contractor rates, so get local estimates for grading and material delivery.

Yes. During the wet season saturated yards and soft driveways can prevent dump trucks from entering properties; drivers will assess access on arrival and may refuse to enter soft ground. Hello Gravel deliveries usually arrive by tri-axle dump truck and have a 3-ton minimum; narrow streets, low-hanging wires, and HOA restrictions can also limit where trucks can dump. Note tailgate spreading is available at driver discretion and can be requested at checkout.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellogravel.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellogravel.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellogravel.com/quote-form/

Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.