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 Hawthorne Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Hawthorne homeowners are seeing steady demand for site work as the area grows—Hawthorne has a city population: 8,280 and is part of a larger metro area population: 2.5+ million that is experiencing a growth rate: 2.50% annually. The local climate and geography make sensible grading and proper fill critical: hardiness zone: 8b, annual rainfall: 34.00 inches, and sunny days: 228/year all influence soil behavior, drainage needs, and plant choices. As yards are regraded, driveways rebuilt, and small additions or sheds installed, homeowners look for dependable aggregates that minimize settling and erosion and provide a stable base for landscaping and structures. Quality fill materials reduce future maintenance and help projects meet local grading and drainage expectations.Popular Projects in Hawthorne This Season
- Yard Grade Fill Dirt10 tons
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt8 tons
- Foundation Backfill Fill Dirt15 tons
- Septic Mound Fill Dirt12 tons
- Lot Raise Fill Dirt40 tons
Hawthorne Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Florida
- 🏘️ Population: 8,280
- 🏡 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 Hawthorne Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Optimal Compaction Window
- May–Sept: Wet Season Limits
- Dec–Jan: Cool Damp Risks
Summer Tip: Select low-organic, well-graded fill dirt and compact it in thin layers before topping with topsoil for planting. Given the annual rainfall: 34.00 inches in the area, prioritize finishing grades that direct water away from foundations and low spots.
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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 - Hawthorne Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Hawthorne.
Typical delivered prices for fill dirt into Hawthorne run roughly $12 to $25 per ton, depending on supplier availability, haul distance, quantity, and moisture content. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and shows exact pricing after you enter your zip code and desired delivery date; local shell or limestone suppliers can push price higher or lower seasonally.
Yes — there are local quarries and pits sourcing fill dirt in West Florida, but availability varies with season and local demand. Summer rainy season can slow quarry operations and limit deliveries into muddy sites, so plan ahead for spring or fall and check Hello Gravel for real-time supplier options.
Fill dirt can raise grade and fill depressions but is not a substitute for engineered backfill or drainage layers. In Hawthorne’s sandy and limestone-influenced soils, choose low-organic, clean fill dirt and combine it with a drainage layer (gravel or crushed stone) where runoff is a concern; consider soil testing if you expect structural loads or poor subgrade conditions.
Place fill dirt in thin lifts (typically 4 to 6 inches) and compact each lift with a plate compactor or vibratory roller to reduce settlement. For driveways and load-bearing pads, use engineered fill specifications where possible and finish with a structural base course such as crushed stone; drivers may offer tailgate spreading on request but it is not guaranteed.
A common rule: 1 cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 tons depending on moisture and composition, so expect roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard as a working estimate. To calculate: multiply area (ft2) by depth (ft) to get cubic feet, divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by 1.3 to estimate tons. For example, a 10 ft x 10 ft area raised 6 inches (0.5 ft) is 50 ft3 = 1.85 yd3 ≈ 2.4 tons.
Small backyard top-ups usually do not need a permit, but larger grading, changes to drainage, or work in floodplains/wetlands may require permits from the City of Hawthorne or Alachua County. Check with local building and zoning offices before large deliveries, and keep in mind obvious restrictions for public right-of-way and protected natural areas.
Fill dirt is the most economical option for raising grade but offers the least drainage and finished surface performance compared with crushed stone or crushed shell. Crushed stone gives the best structural base and compaction for driveways, crushed shell is attractive and drains well but can shift, and sand drains quickly but compacts poorly under traffic. For coastal lots near Hawthorne, combine fill dirt for bulk filling with a drainage layer and a preferred surface material for long-term performance.
Fill dirt itself does not have a fixed lifespan, but expect some settlement and require touch-ups after the first rainy season and again over a few years if not properly compacted. Common failure modes are uneven settlement, erosion from heavy rains, and vegetation growth in fills with organic content; good compaction, proper drainage, and a protective surface layer reduce maintenance frequency.
Order at least the 3-ton minimum and use Hello Gravel’s calculator to estimate quantities; choose delivery dates outside heavy-rain periods when possible. Add delivery notes for preferred dump location, request tailgate spreading at checkout (driver’s discretion), and contact customer service quickly if you need changes before dispatch.
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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