Fill Dirt in Plymouth, FL

Fill dirt is mostly subsoil with low organic content used to raise grades, fill low spots, and support foundations or utilities. In Plymouth and West Florida it’s commonly used for yard grading and levelling, but it is not a planting topsoil and usually won’t support lawns or gardens without a top dressing. For structural work or driveways you may need engineered fill or a compactible blend specified by an engineer.

Prices vary by supplier, haul distance, and volume, but in West Florida delivered fill dirt commonly ranges roughly $10–$30 per ton; get a local quote for exact pricing. Hello Gravel’s minimum order is 3 tons, standard delivery is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery may be available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Check your ZIP code on our site or contact our team to see supplier availability and exact lead times for Plymouth.

For Plymouth’s coastal, high water table conditions, a sandy, low-organic fill with some fines for compaction is generally best: think predominantly sand with 10–30% fines (silt/clay) and minimal rock. Avoid fills with high silt or organic content because they compress and retain water; for building pads or areas near grade-sensitive structures, use engineered or select fill specified by an engineer. Also consider drainage measures (subsurface drains, berms, geotextile) when using any fill in high water table areas.

Fill dirt density varies with moisture and composition, but a practical range is about 1.2–1.6 tons per cubic yard. For 100 sq ft: 4 inches (0.33 ft) ≈ 1.23 yd3 → about 1.5–2.0 tons; 6 inches (0.5 ft) ≈ 1.85 yd3 → about 2.2–3.0 tons; 8 inches (0.67 ft) ≈ 2.47 yd3 → about 3.0–4.0 tons. Remember Hello Gravel’s 3-ton minimum, and allow 5–15% extra for settlement and compaction when ordering.

Permitting depends on the scope and local rules: small grading or leveling jobs often don’t need a permit, but significant changes to grade, work near wetlands, stormwater alterations, or changes affecting drainage typically do. Plymouth homeowners should contact their city building/land-development office and their county permitting office (for example, the relevant county such as Lee County if that applies) before large fills. If your lot ties into municipal stormwater, affects neighboring properties, or changes elevation for septic systems, get confirmation from local authorities first.

Hello Gravel partners with local suppliers that deliver common regional fill dirt; supplier options and availability depend on your ZIP code. Typical minimums through Hello Gravel start at 3 tons, with standard delivery of 2+ business days and optional next-day for orders placed early. Contact Hello Gravel or check the site to see the specific suppliers, local pricing, and exact lead times for Plymouth.

West Florida’s heavy rainy season increases risk of washouts, poor compaction during placement, and longer-term settlement due to saturated soils. Place and compact fill during drier months when possible, use lifts and proper compaction techniques, and incorporate drainage controls (swales, pipes, or geotextile) to reduce water infiltration. Expect some post-placement settlement; for critical grades, plan for engineered fill and post-installation inspections.

For small residential patches contractors often use hand-held or plate compactors; for driveways and larger areas they use a vibratory roller or tandem roller. Common field practice is to place fill in lifts of 4–8 inches loose and compact each lift; target relative compaction is usually 90–95% of the maximum dry density per the project’s test method and engineer’s spec. For any structural or near-foundation work, ask for compaction testing (density tests) and follow an engineer’s recommendations.

Fill dirt is usually the least expensive option but offers poor drainage and limited load-bearing capacity, so driveways built on fill dirt alone tend to rut and settle faster. Crushed shell provides better drainage and a regionally appropriate look in coastal Florida, while an engineered base (compacted base stone) gives the best long-term support and load distribution for driveways. If budget allows, use engineered base or a crushed-shell subbase over well-compacted fill to maximize longevity and reduce maintenance.

Look out for organic material (roots, peat), high silt or clay content, construction debris, and unexpected shell or waste that reduce compaction and cause settlement. For important projects request a basic sieve analysis and an organic content check from the supplier, and ask for a description of source material and any testing results. If you suspect contamination from previous uses, consider soil testing for hydrocarbons or other pollutants before filling.

Avoid the wettest months (West Florida’s rainy season is typically summer into early fall) and plan major fill work in the drier months—late fall through spring—when soils are more stable and compaction is more effective. Also schedule work for a multi-day dry forecast window and consider temporary erosion controls if rain is possible. If you need immediate work during the wet season, work with contractors who use dewatering, geotextiles, and staged compaction to limit problems.

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!

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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.