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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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 Lake Alfred Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
Lake Alfred has a population of 8,330 and sits inside a fast-growing region expanding at about 2.50% annually. Homebuilding and yard renovation demand are rising as the nearby West Florida metro area serves a population of 2.5+ million, and residents live with a climate that averages 228 sunny days per year, a hardiness zone of 8b, and an annual rainfall of 34.00 inches. Those conditions increase the need for reliable earthmoving and drainage work: regrading yards, raising low spots, preparing pads for outbuildings, and repairing storm-related erosion. For these projects, homeowners look for quality aggregates that compact predictably, hold grade, and minimize the risk of future settling or standing water.Popular Projects in Lake Alfred This Season
- Build Pad Fill Dirt60 tons
- Yard Regrade Fill Dirt30 tons
- Pool Backfill Fill Dirt40 tons
- Driveway Approach Fill Dirt20 tons
- Retaining Wall Backfill Fill Dirt35 tons
Lake Alfred Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: West Florida
- 🏘️ Population: 8,330
- 🏡 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 Lake Alfred Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Temps
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Moisture Levels
- May–Sept: High Rain Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cool Dry Conditions
Summer Tip: Choose fill dirt that compacts well and note placement preferences at checkout so suppliers can match regional needs. Request tailgate spreading and confirm driver access on delivery, as spreading is performed at the driver’s discretion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Lake Alfred Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in Lake Alfred.
Pricing for delivered fill dirt in Lake Alfred varies with supplier, haul distance, and season. Hello Gravel displays local delivered price quotes when you enter your zip code and offers transparent rates including minimums and any delivery fees. For an accurate number, get a quote online or contact our team with your project address and desired quantity.
Hello Gravel connects you with local Lake Alfred and Polk County suppliers that stock fill dirt; availability and fees depend on the supplier and your exact zip code. Our platform typically shows each supplier's delivery minimum (Hello Gravel minimum is 3 tons) and any additional short-haul or small-load fees at checkout. If you need supplier names or specific minimums, enter your address on Hello Gravel or call our team to get tailored quotes.
Fill dirt can be used in Lake Alfred, but sandy or limestone subsoils and heavy seasonal rain increase the risk of settling and poor compaction. Contractors often recommend proper site preparation, compacting in thin lifts, and adding drainage to avoid water saturation. For sites with high groundwater or poor bearing soils, consider engineered fill or a gravel base instead of loose fill dirt alone.
For structural uses like foundation backfill, choose clean, dense fill dirt or engineered structural fill with minimal organic content so it compacts well. For driveway subgrades and patios, use fill dirt only to raise grades, then place a compacted crushed stone or crusher run base on top for strength and drainage. Avoid using topsoil or high-organic mixes under structures or driveways because they compress and settle over time.
To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards of material (500 cubic feet divided by 27). Using a typical bulk conversion of roughly 1.3 tons per cubic yard, that is about 24 tons of fill dirt. Order an extra 5-10% to allow for compaction and spread loss, bringing you to about 20-20.5 cubic yards or about 26-27 tons if you want a cushion.
City and Polk County rules can affect large fills, grading, and drainage changes, so check with Lake Alfred city offices or Polk County permitting before major earthwork. Small residential fills for minor grading often do not require permits, but changes that alter stormwater runoff, raise property grades, or require retaining walls commonly trigger reviews. If in doubt, contact the city planning or public works department and mention your proposed volume and location.
Fill dirt used purely as a base layer will settle over time, especially with West Florida's wet seasons, so it is not a long-term surface for driveways on its own. When used under a properly compacted stone base and surface, the overall driveway can last many years with periodic maintenance like adding stone, regrading ruts, and addressing drainage. Expect to inspect after heavy rains and hurricane events and rework low spots or add material every few years depending on traffic.
Fill dirt is best for bulk grade raising and structural fill where compaction is required but is not a good wearing surface. Crusher run or compactable crushed stone are preferable for driveway bases because they lock together and shed water. Washed stone works best for drainage and around footings, while topsoil is designed for planting and should not be used as structural fill.
Yes. Local contractors commonly recommend laying geotextile fabric over very sandy subsoils, placing fill in thin lifts, and compacting each lift with a plate compactor or ride-on roller to achieve stable, load-bearing fill. For heavy vehicle use, proper compaction testing and equipment (vibratory roller or tamping plate) are often required to meet bearing specifications.
Lake Alfred's wet season and hurricane season (roughly June through November) increase the chance of delivery delays, muddy sites, and poor compaction, so schedule deliveries in the drier months when possible. Hello Gravel offers standard delivery in 2+ business days and a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST, but check local weather and plan extra time for site prep and drainage work during rainy periods.
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.
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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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