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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Most deliveries within 2-4 business days. If you need a rush delivery, give us a call!
Why Cortez Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Cortez is a small but active community with a city population of 720 and sits within a larger metro area with a population of 2.5+ million, experiencing a growth rate of 2.50% annually. With a warm, sunny climate — 228 sunny days per year and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches in hardiness zone 8b — local homeowners and contractors are regularly managing grading, drainage, and foundation work as properties are expanded or improved. That steady growth, coupled with frequent outdoor projects, drives demand for reliable aggregates. Homeowners looking to build raised beds, level a yard, or prepare a site for a shed need materials that compact well, resist washout, and provide a stable base; for many jobs, the right fill dirt makes the difference between a quick fix and long-term stability.Popular Projects in Cortez This Season
- Residential Lot Raise Fill Dirt40 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt20 tons
- Crawlspace Backfill Fill Dirt18 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt50 tons
Cortez Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Florida
- 🏘️ Population: 720
- 🏡 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 Cortez Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Compaction
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Spring Compaction
- May–Sept: High Moisture Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cool Winter Limits
Summer Tip: Choose low-organic subsoil for fill dirt and compact in 6-inch lifts to improve stability in Cortez’s climate with 34.00 inches annual rainfall. Schedule deliveries for drier days when possible to make compaction easier.
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Orders Under 5 Tons - Add 20% extra to your estimated gravel needs.
5+ Ton Orders - Add around 10% to ensure enough additional material on hand.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Cortez Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Cortez.
Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum order. Standard delivery is scheduled for 2+ business days and uses local dump trucks (typically tri-axle); next-day delivery is available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee. Delivery fees vary by supplier and distance — many areas have free delivery while remote or hard-access sites may incur a charge.
Suppliers price fill dirt either by the ton or by the cubic yard, and rates depend on local availability, screening, and hauling distance. For an accurate cost for your address in Cortez, use Hello Gravel’s checkout to get a quote or contact our team to compare local supplier rates and delivery fees.
For structural fill under driveways and grading, use well-graded, compactible fill dirt or screened fill that contains some fines for cohesion. In West Florida, mixes that blend native sand with stabilized clay or crushed shell/limestone can improve compaction and reduce long-term settling; finish driveways with crushed stone or shell for a durable surface.
Cortez’s humidity and salt air speed up erosion and can keep soils wetter for longer, increasing the risk of settling and washouts. Expect more frequent maintenance in low areas; use proper compaction, drainage, and erosion control to maintain performance over time.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 3 inches you need about 9.3 cubic yards of material, which is roughly 10 to 12 tons of fill dirt depending on moisture and density. Order an extra 5% to 10% to account for compaction and settling, so plan for about 11 to 13 tons on your order.
Cortez homeowners should check Manatee County permitting and any HOA covenants before major grading or driveway projects. Rules commonly address lot drainage, floodplain restrictions, setbacks, and work near wetlands; contact the county permitting office or your HOA for specific requirements.
Local contractors typically place fill in 4- to 6-inch lifts, moisture-condition each lift, and compact with a plate compactor or roller until firm. They also recommend geotextile fabric over soft spots, edge restraint for driveways, and finished slopes with proper drainage, plus seeding or mulch to prevent erosion.
Fill dirt is best for bulk elevation and structural fill but is not suitable as a planting medium; topsoil is required for lawns and gardens. Clean sand offers good drainage but poor cohesion for structural fills, while crushed stone provides excellent compaction and a stable base for driveways. Choose fill dirt for raising grades, then cap with crushed stone for driveways or topsoil for planting.
Many Cortez-area suppliers offer screened or partially stabilized fill dirt blends; locally sourced shell or limestone blends are common in coastal Florida. Warranty terms vary by supplier and are usually limited; ask your Hello Gravel quote for product specifications and any supplier-provided guarantees before ordering.
Plan deliveries outside the rainy season and hurricane season when possible — heavy rains (June to October) increase settling and erosion risk and can delay delivery. If work must occur during wet months, schedule compaction in dry windows, add erosion controls like silt fences, and avoid stockpiling material near drainage paths or in flood-prone areas.
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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