Fill Dirt in Orange County, FL

For basic leveling and backfilling in Orange County, fill-dirt is usually cheaper per cubic yard than crushed gravel because it is a simpler, locally sourced soil product. Fill-dirt is a good choice where you need volume to raise grade or fill holes; gravel is pricier but better for drainage and structural bases. Choose fill-dirt for bulk grade work and gravel where load-bearing or long-term drainage is required.

Delivered fill-dirt prices in Orange County commonly fall in the range of about $25 to $45 per cubic yard, depending on source, volume, and truck access. Exact price varies by supplier, moisture content, and delivery distance, so check your zip code on our site or request a quote for a firm delivered price. Remember Hello Gravel minimum orders start at roughly 3 tons.

A typical tri-axle dump truck carries roughly 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt (roughly 10 to 15 tons depending on moisture). At typical Orange County delivered rates, a full truckload usually runs in the mid-hundreds to low-thousands of dollars; exact cost depends on yards ordered, supplier, and any local fees. Use our checkout or contact sales for a precise truckload quote for your address and timeline.

Convert area and depth to cubic yards with: cubic yards = (square feet * depth in inches) / 324. For 1,000 sq ft you need about 3.1 yd3 at 1", 6.2 yd3 at 2", 9.3 yd3 at 3", 12.4 yd3 at 4", 18.5 yd3 at 6", and 37.0 yd3 at 12". Using a typical delivered price range of $25 to $45 per yd3 and assuming about 1.2 tons per yd3, expect material costs roughly $75–$140 for 1" depth (3.1 yd3) up to $925–$1,665 for a 12" lift (37 yd3); get a zip-specific quote for exact pricing.

One ton of fill-dirt is roughly 0.8 to 0.95 cubic yards depending on moisture and compaction, which typically covers about 250 to 300 sq ft at 1" depth. To estimate your project, first calculate cubic yards using (sq ft * depth in inches) / 324, then multiply cubic yards by ~1.2 to convert to tons for quoting purposes. For best accuracy, include site conditions and moisture when you request a Hello Gravel quote.

Material-only delivered to the site follows the yardage pricing above; for 1,000 sq ft at 3" you would pay for roughly 9.3 yd3 of fill-dirt. Spreading and compaction are typically extra: machine-based spreading and compaction contractors in the area commonly charge by the hour ($150–$500/hr) or by the job ($0.50–$2.00 per sq ft), so installation can add several hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on site access and complexity. Request a combined material + labor quote from Hello Gravel or a local contractor for a specific total price.

'Poor man's concrete' usually refers to a compacted base made from materials like crusher run, crusher fines, or well-graded fill that firms up when compacted, offering a lower-cost driveway or pad alternative to poured concrete. Hello Gravel can supply appropriate materials (crusher run, fill-dirt, or base stone) but we do not perform full installation beyond possible discretionary tailgate spreading by the driver. Because Orange County has a high water table and heavy rain seasons, we recommend consulting a local contractor for proper compaction and drainage design before relying on this method as a long-term surface.

Drivers may be able to perform limited tailgate spreading at their discretion if site conditions allow, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading or compaction services. For professional spreading and compaction, third-party contractors are typically required; rates vary by equipment and scope but commonly range from $150–$500 per hour or $0.50–$2.00 per sq ft for a typical residential job. Contact our sales team and we can help recommend local contractors or include notes on your order to coordinate services where available.

Hello Gravel minimums start at about 3 tons, with most residential deliveries sent by tri-axle trucks carrying around 10–12 cubic yards. We often offer better per-yard pricing for full truckloads or larger orders, but bulk discounts vary by local supplier and availability. Standard delivery lead time is 2+ business days, with a next-day option for orders placed before noon CST for an additional fee; check your zip code and request a quote for exact timing.

Delivered pricing generally covers the material and truck delivery to the address shown at checkout, but does not automatically include spreading, compaction, or site cleanup. Tipping fees are uncommon for typical residential drop-offs, but any local disposal or permit fees would be disclosed in your quote if applicable. If you need spreading, compaction, or cleanup, request it at checkout or call our sales team so we can note the request and help arrange or refer local contractors; these services are billed separately.