Fill Dirt in Jacksonville, 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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Why Jacksonville Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Jacksonville, with a city population of 814,350 and a metro area of 1.6+ million residents, is a growing market for residential and infrastructure projects driven by a 0.80% annual growth rate. The subtropical setting—217 sunny days per year and 52.00 inches of annual rainfall in USDA hardiness zone 8b—creates both landscaping opportunity and drainage challenges that increase demand for quality bulk materials. As neighborhoods expand and homeowners invest in renovations, reliable supplies of fill material are essential for grading, foundation backfill, driveway base work, and preparing garden beds. Homeowners choose well-graded fill dirt to reduce settlement, improve compaction, and protect structures from water intrusion, and they seek suppliers who can deliver the right material on schedule to avoid costly rework.Popular Projects in Jacksonville This Season
- Driveway Base Fill Dirt28 tons
- Yard Grade Correction Fill Dirt12 tons
- Raised Garden Bed Fill Dirt8 tons
- Lot Fill & Build Pad Fill Dirt180 tons
- Low Spot Drainage Fill Dirt10 tons
Jacksonville Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL
- 🏘️ Population: 814,350
- 🏡 Metro Area: 1.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 52.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 217/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 8b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.80% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for Jacksonville Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Moderate Moisture Window
- May–Sept: High Rain Risk
- Dec–Jan: Mild Cooler Soils
Summer Tip: Because Jacksonville averages 52.00 inches of rain annually, choose clean, low-organic fill dirt and confirm proper grading so surface water is directed away from foundations and landscape beds.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Jacksonville Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Jacksonville.
In Jacksonville, delivered fill dirt usually runs about $12 to $30 per ton depending on supplier, delivery distance, and material quality. Hello Gravel's platform shows regional pricing and factors in minimum orders (3 tons) and any next-day or long-haul fees. For an exact rate, request a quote with your zip code and desired delivery date.
Hello Gravel connects you with vetted local suppliers and haulers in the Jacksonville area so you can compare bulk pricing quickly online. Bulk discounts typically start for full truckloads (tri-axle) and prices vary by source material and season, so get multiple quotes through our site to lock in the best rate. We also show delivery options and pickup windows when you enter your zip code.
For raising or leveling yards in Jacksonville, choose clean fill dirt that is free of organic debris and large roots so it compacts predictably. For driveways, plain fill dirt alone is not ideal; use engineered or structural fill under a crushed stone or road-base layer to achieve necessary load-bearing and drainage in sandy coastal soils. Ask suppliers for 'compaction-friendly' or 'structural' fill options if you plan to support vehicles.
In Jacksonville's sandy fill dirt, 1 cubic yard typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.3 tons (use 1.25 tons/yd3 as a local estimate). To convert: cubic yards = (square feet x depth inches) / 324, and tons = cubic yards x 1.25. For example, 1,000 sq ft at 1 inch depth ≈ 3.09 yd3 or about 3.9 tons by this estimate.
Sandy fill dirt drains quickly in Jacksonville's humid climate, which helps avoid waterlogging but makes compaction harder because sands don't bind as well as clays. Proper compaction requires placing fill in thin lifts, moisture conditioning, and mechanical compaction; otherwise you will see settlement. For better stability consider mixes with some fines or use structural fill where load-bearing is needed.
Use caution: loose fill dirt can settle, wash away, or shift in flood-prone areas and where the water table is high. For properties in flood zones, engineered fill, granular material, or crushed rock combined with proper drainage, retaining features, and permits is usually recommended instead of loose fill. Check local floodplain rules and consult an engineer before adding significant fill.
Contractor rates vary by job size and equipment; expect to pay roughly $75 to $150 per hour for operator labor with a compacting machine, or $200 to $500 per day for equipment rental like a skid steer plus compactor. Small residential spreading and compaction projects often cost $300 to $1,000 total depending on access, hauling distance, and site prep. Always get written local estimates and confirm whether the price includes compacting in lifts.
Fill dirt is inexpensive and good for raising grade or filling voids, but it does not provide the structural strength or drainage of crushed concrete or road base. For driveways and building pads in Jacksonville's sandy soils, use compacted road base or crushed concrete as the load-bearing layer and reserve fill dirt for subgrade or leveling below that base. Combining materials—fill to achieve grade, then a compacted base product—gives the best long-term performance.
A fill dirt base will often settle noticeably within the first year; expect to add material and regrade low spots after initial settlement and after heavy rains. If used under turf, top with quality topsoil and seed promptly to reduce erosion; for driveways, top with proper base and surfacing to minimize maintenance. Regular inspection of drainage and regrading low spots every few years keeps the surface stable.
Yes. Large fills, changes to lot grade, or work in regulated waterways or floodplains can require permits from the City of Jacksonville or Duval County and may trigger engineering, erosion-control, or stormwater requirements. Many HOAs have covenants restricting visible grading or changes to drainage, so check HOA rules before ordering. If in doubt, contact Hello Gravel or the local building department for guidance and get any required approvals before delivery.
Ensure a clear dump area with truck access for a tri-axle dump truck, avoid overhead obstructions, and confirm driveway weight limits with your municipality to prevent damage. Mark preferred dump spots in Order Notes, request tailgate spreading at checkout if desired (drivers perform it at their discretion), and plan for compaction and finishing after delivery. Contact our team if you have tight access, permit questions, or special site constraints so we can match the right truck and supplier.
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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