Fill Dirt in Pasco Lutz, FL

Typical delivered prices for basic fill-dirt in Pasco/Lutz run roughly $15 to $35 per cubic yard, depending on supplier, distance, and moisture/cleanliness. Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and delivery is by local dump truck; final price is shown at checkout after you enter your zip code and delivery address.

A full tri-axle dump truck in Pasco County usually carries about 10 to 12 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt and a delivered load typically costs $250 to $600. Exact cost depends on supplier, load size, access, and whether spreading is requested; get a zip-code quote on the site for an accurate number.

Volumes: 2" = about 6.2 cubic yards, 3" = about 9.3 cubic yards, 6" = about 18.5 cubic yards for 1,000 sq ft. At a typical Pasco/Lutz delivered rate of $15–$35/yd3, expect material costs roughly $90–$220 for 2", $140–$325 for 3", and $280–$650 for 6" (final price depends on supplier and delivery).

Costs vary with width; for a 20 ft long by 10 ft wide driveway (200 sq ft) with a 4" fill-dirt base (about 2.5 yd3) plus 2" gravel top (about 1.2 yd3), expect materials and delivery roughly $150–$350, plus compaction/labor of $150–$400. Fill-dirt is inexpensive as grade fill but a durable driveway typically requires compacted crushed-stone base; factor in extra cost if you replace fill-dirt with proper base material.

A 7x14 dump trailer commonly holds about 4 to 7 cubic yards loose depending on side height and legal weight limits; a standard half-ton pickup bed will usually carry about 0.8 to 1.5 cubic yards of loose fill-dirt, limited by the truck's payload. For Pasco/Lutz jobs, use these as planning guides but order by cubic yards and check payload limits—Hello Gravel's dump-truck deliveries are usually more efficient and safer for larger amounts.

Yes—basic fill-dirt in Pasco County is generally cheaper than decorative gravel or screened topsoil because it is raw, unamended earth used to raise grade. For yard fill and grading, fill-dirt is appropriate; for a driveway or structural base you should use crushed stone or compactible base material rather than plain fill-dirt for long-term performance.

Yes, $100/hour is within the common range in Pasco/Lutz for a machine operator with a small loader or skid steer; local rates typically run $75–$150/hour depending on equipment and crew size. Some suppliers or contractors charge per cubic yard for spreading (often $5–$15/yd3) while others charge by the hour; request estimates that specify whether hauling, spreading, and compaction are included.

One cubic yard of typical local fill-dirt usually weighs about 2,200–2,700 lb (roughly 1.1–1.35 tons), so 1 ton equals roughly 0.74–0.9 cubic yards. Practically, 1 ton will cover about 120–160 sq ft at 2" depth, 80–110 sq ft at 3" depth, and 40–55 sq ft at 6" depth, depending on moisture and compaction.

One cubic yard is about 27 cubic feet, which equals roughly 7 to 9 standard wheelbarrow loads. A full-size pickup (check your model's payload) typically carries roughly 0.8 to 1.5 cubic yards loose—always confirm your truck's payload rating and never exceed it; local Pasco County roads also have weight limits that affect safe hauling.

Compacted fill-dirt can be used as an inexpensive grade-up, but it is not a substitute for a proper crushed-stone base if you want a stable, long-lasting driveway in Pasco/Lutz. Florida's sandy soils and high water table make well-draining, compacted crushed rock with mechanical compaction a better choice; using only fill-dirt may lead to rutting, settlement, and drainage problems over time.