Fill Dirt in Davenport, FL
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Fill Dirt
$8.77/tonVersatile, 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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Fill Dirt
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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Next-day delivery available if ordered before noon CST. Most orders delivered within 2–4 business days.
Why Davenport Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Davenport, with a city population of 102,052 and located within a growing metro area with a metro area population of 2.5+ million, is experiencing steady residential and landscape development (growth rate of 2.50% annually). The local climate — Hardiness Zone 8b, an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches, and 228 sunny days per year — means homeowners face both wet seasons and a long planting season. That combination drives demand for reliable site work: regrading yards, building raised beds, stabilizing driveways, and backfilling foundations. Homeowners choose quality fill dirt to establish consistent grades, improve drainage, and reduce future settling and erosion so patios, lawns, and structures start on a stable base. In Davenport, fill dirt should balance compaction with drainage to stand up to the areas 34.00 inches of annual rainfall and sunny growing conditions. Locally sourced fill dirt reflects regional soil characteristics, so a well-graded, compactable mix is ideal for driveway approaches, utility trenches, and raised planting areas. Hello Gravel connects you to trusted local suppliers and professional dump truck delivery, with a minimum order of 3 tons and standard delivery in 2+ business days (next-day available for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee). Request tailgate spreading at checkout; drivers will assess safety and feasibility on arrival.Popular Projects in Davenport This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt40 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt25 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt6 tons
- Grading and Lot Raise Fill Dirt120 tons
- Under-Slab Fill Dirt80 tons
Davenport Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Florida
- 🏘️ Population: 102,052
- 🏡 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 Davenport Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Dry Spring Window
- May–Sept: Heavy Rain Risk
- Dec–Jan: Mild Winter Limits
Summer Tip: Choose a well-graded, compactable fill dirt for Davenport projects and compact in layers to minimize settling; finish with topsoil for planting. Request tailgate spreading at checkout and include site-access notes so the driver can assess feasibility on arrival.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Davenport Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Davenport.
Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and material grade, but in Davenport fill dirt typically runs in the range of about $10 to $40 per cubic yard. Heavier or wetter loads, plus longer delivery distances, push costs higher; request a zip-code quote on Hello Gravel for an exact price.
Yes—fill dirt is usually less expensive than screened topsoil because it contains little organic matter and often comes unscreened. It is intended for raising grade and structural fill, not for planting, so you would still need topsoil or amendments where plants will grow.
One cubic yard is a 3 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft volume (27 cubic feet). In Davenport it will cover roughly 100 sq ft at about a 3-inch depth, or about 27 sq ft at 12 inches; exact coverage depends on how much you compact the material.
Fill dirt is subsoil used to raise ground, fill holes, or build pads; it has low organic content and is chosen for compaction. In Davenport and central Florida you can expect sandier mixes, occasional clay pockets, and sometimes shell or limestone fragments due to local geology, so texture and compaction behavior may vary.
A standard tri-axle dump truck used by local haulers typically holds about 10 to 12 cubic yards loose, though truck size varies. Multiply your per-yard price by the truck’s capacity and add delivery—e.g., at $25/yd a 12-yd load is about $300 plus delivery fees; request an itemized quote from Hello Gravel for your address.
It depends on the truck: some full-size pickups can carry about 1 to 2 cubic yards loose in the bed, but weight limits and legal load heights matter. For safety and to meet Hello Gravel minimums (3 tons), we normally deliver larger orders by dump truck rather than relying on a pickup.
At typical Florida per-yard rates you can expect a 20-yard order to range roughly from $200 to $800 before any special delivery charges, based on $10–$40 per cubic yard. Exact cost depends on material grade, moisture, truck access, and local hauling—get a firm quote through Hello Gravel for your zip code.
Yes—you can level low spots with fill dirt, but for best results place the fill in 4-6 inch lifts and compact each layer to prevent future settling. If you plan to grow grass or plants, finish with a few inches of topsoil or compost; also check for drainage changes and local grading rules before starting.
Spread fill dirt in thin lifts (about 4-6 inches), level with rakes, and compact each lift with a plate compactor or roller to reach the density you need. Remove large roots or debris first, call 811 to locate utilities before digging, and consider hiring a contractor for large or critical-grade work.
Most plants struggle in raw fill dirt because it lacks organic matter and nutrients; shallow-rooted weeds may establish but lawns and gardens usually need topsoil or amended layers. For a healthy lawn in Davenport, add 3-4 inches of topsoil or mix compost into the toplayer before seeding or sodding.
Yes—buying bulk by the cubic yard is generally much more cost effective than buying small bagged units, especially for projects that require multiple yards. Bagged fill dirt is uncommon for large landscaping fills; use Hello Gravel’s bulk delivery for better pricing and faster completion.
Bag sizes vary, but as a rule of thumb it takes dozens of bags to equal a cubic yard; many 40-lb garden bags contain roughly 0.4–0.75 cubic feet, so you could need roughly 36 to 68 bags to make one cubic yard. For accuracy check the bag’s cubic-foot label—buying bulk by the yard is usually easier for larger jobs.
Small home projects usually do not require permits, but significant changes to lot grade, retaining walls, or anything that affects stormwater may trigger city or county permitting in Polk County. Check Davenport or Polk County rules before major grading work and consult Hello Gravel or a local contractor if you’re unsure.
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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