Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Versatile, lower-grade soil commonly used for volume and elevation changes in various construction and landscaping projects. Great for leveling or grading ground, backfilling pools and filling ditches, and evening out low points or depressions on your property.
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Why Babson Park Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Babson Park (population 2,530) is part of a fast-changing West Florida region that is seeing steady residential demand as the metro expands at about 2.50% annually. With a warm climate in hardiness zone 8b, 228/year sunny days, and periodic heavy rains, homeowners here are actively reshaping yards, raising grades, and building small retaining features to manage water and usability. Those projects create steady need for reliable aggregates: properly selected fill dirt reduces settling, improves drainage when paired with the right base materials, and provides stable backfill for patios, driveways, and utility trenches. Local contractors and DIYers both value materials that compact predictably and arrive on schedule so work stays on track.Popular Projects in Babson Park This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt12 tons
- Yard Grading Fill Dirt8 tons
- Garden Raised Bed Fill Dirt3 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Lot Fill and Leveling Fill Dirt30 tons
Babson Park Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Florida
- 🏘️ Population: 2,530
- 🏡 Metro Area: 2.5+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 34.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 228/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 2.50% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Babson Park Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: Too Much Heat
- Dec–Jan: Slow Winter Curing
Summer Tip: Because Babson Park receives 34.00 inches of rain annually, choose low-organic, compactable fill dirt and plan for proper compaction to reduce future settling and runoff issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Babson Park Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Babson Park.
Prices vary by supplier, load size, and haul distance, but in the Babson Park area a tri-axle dump load typically falls in a local range and may cost several hundred dollars to a few thousand. Hello Gravel provides transparent, location-specific quotes—check your zip code and request a quote for an exact price. Remember our minimum order is 3 tons and delivery timing and fees depend on availability and distance.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than topsoil because it contains little or no organic matter and is used mainly for raising grade or backfilling. For planting or lawn establishment in Babson Park's sandy soils, plan to cap fill dirt with several inches of topsoil or compost to support growth.
Fill dirt is subsoil material used to raise or stabilize ground, fill holes, and create level grades; it typically has minimal organic content. In Babson Park you use it for structural work like building swales, leveling a yard, or filling low spots before adding a planting layer of topsoil.
Use fill dirt only to correct low spots or change grade, then add a 3-6 inch layer of quality topsoil and compost to improve fertility and water retention. Also address drainage—raise grade away from structures and compact fill in thin lifts so it settles evenly in Florida's sandy conditions.
One cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. That will cover roughly 324 sq ft at 1 inch depth, 108 sq ft at 3 inches, 81 sq ft at 4 inches, and 54 sq ft at 6 inches—helpful when estimating how much you need for grade changes in a small Babson Park yard.
One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft cube. A common tri-axle dump truck used by our suppliers usually carries around 10–14 cubic yards, but exact capacity varies by truck and local supplier—ask for truck size when you get your Hello Gravel quote.
A full-size pickup bed can sometimes hold about 1 cubic yard loose, but weight matters—fill dirt can be heavy and may exceed your truck's payload. For safety and legal reasons in Babson Park, check your truck's payload rating or order delivery by dump truck through Hello Gravel.
Fill dirt is fine for structural leveling, but it is not a planting medium. After leveling, add 3–6 inches of topsoil or a topsoil-compost mix to support grass and plants, and compact the fill properly to avoid future settling.
Most plants struggle in straight fill dirt because it lacks organic matter and nutrients. In Florida's warm, sandy climate you should place a quality topsoil or amended planting mix on top of the fill to get reliable plant growth.
Yes. It is standard practice to cap fill dirt with several inches of topsoil or amended soil before planting. Make sure the fill is compacted and settled first, and use at least 3–6 inches of topsoil for lawns and deeper for shrubs or trees.
Yes. Materials reflect local geology, so fill dirt delivered in Babson Park will likely be sandier than in northern states and may settle differently. Tell your Hello Gravel order notes about drainage needs and project plans so suppliers can match appropriate material when possible.
Improve sandy fill by adding organic matter—compost, shredded leaves, or well-rotted manure—and mixing it into the top 6–8 inches. Repeat additions over seasons and use cover crops or mulches to build structure and water retention suited to Babson Park's warm climate.
Order online and check your zip code for local supplier availability; our minimum order is 3 tons. Standard delivery requires 2+ business days, next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee, and drivers may offer tailgate spreading at their discretion—request it at checkout but note there are no guarantees.
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.
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