Fill Dirt in Milton, FL

Delivered fill dirt prices in Milton, FL commonly range from about $18 to $45 per cubic yard depending on supplier, haul distance, and material quality. For 20 cubic yards expect a ballpark of $360 to $900 for material alone; add delivery or spreading fees if applicable and note prices vary by local suppliers.

Hello Gravel’s minimum order and available delivery options vary by supplier, but our standard minimum is 3 tons so single-yard deliveries are often not available through our platform. If a supplier does offer small loads, expect a higher per-yard price or a small-load delivery fee because dump trucks and local hauling logistics make tiny deliveries less efficient.

Use the quick formula: cubic yards = (area in sq ft * depth in inches) / 324. For example, raising a 1,000 sq ft backyard by 3 inches requires about 9.3 cubic yards (round to 10). Compaction costs depend on depth and equipment; small jobs using a rented plate compactor are inexpensive, while contractor compaction with rollers runs higher—get a local quote for compaction per hour or per project.

For structural build-up and grading choose fill dirt (low-organic, granular material) because it compacts and supports loads better than topsoil. Topsoil is for planting and should be placed as a finish layer. Hello Gravel can source both fill dirt and topsoil from local suppliers; specify your project needs in the order notes to get the right material.

One cubic yard of fill dirt typically weighs about 1.2 to 1.5 tons, which is heavier than most pickup trucks' safe payload capacities, so it's not recommended. For safety and efficiency, order by the dump-truck load (several cubic yards) through Hello Gravel’s delivery network rather than trying to haul full, heavy loads in a standard pickup.

Yes, fill dirt in West Florida (sandy soils with occasional clay lenses) can settle over time, especially if not compacted in lifts. Hello Gravel does not offer settlement guarantees; we recommend compacting in 6-8 inch lifts with proper equipment and, for structural fills, consulting a geotechnical engineer or hiring a compaction contractor to meet recommended density.

Fill dirt can be used to build up low spots under a driveway, but the top few inches should be a compactable, well-graded base material (crushed stone or road base) before placing driving surface gravel. A typical driveway requires 4-6 inches of compacted base plus 2-3 inches of surface gravel; calculate cubic yards by area and depth (yards = area ft2 * inches / 324) and plan compaction between lifts.

Delivery cost for 20 cubic yards depends on supplier distance, access, and whether spreading is requested; expect material costs between $360 and $900 and delivery fees that may range from $0 to a few hundred dollars depending on local logistics. Twenty cubic yards of fill dirt typically weigh roughly 24 to 30 tons (approximately 1.2 to 1.5 tons per cubic yard), but actual weight varies by moisture and soil type.

One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet, so it will cover about 324 square feet at 1 inch depth or about 108 square feet at 3 inches depth. Use those figures to estimate material needs for grading and order a little extra (5-10%) to allow for compaction and spreading losses.

Yes, Hello Gravel’s local suppliers commonly offer crushed stone, #57 stone, and road base suitable as a driveway base. Typical compacted depths are 4-6 inches for passenger-car driveways and 8-12 inches for heavier loads; prices for crushed base materials in Milton often range from $30 to $70 per cubic yard depending on type and delivery, so request a quote for your specific site conditions.