Fill Dirt in St. Augustine, FL
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Fill Dirt
$8.77/tonVersatile, 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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Next-day delivery available if ordered before noon CST. Most orders delivered within 2–4 business days.
Why St. Augustine Homeowners Choose Hello Gravel
St. Augustine has a city population of 14,000 and sits within a metro area population of 1.6+ million, and it is experiencing steady development with a growth rate of 0.90% annually. The local subtropical climate — about 52.00 inches of rain per year, 220 sunny days annually, and a USDA hardiness zone of 9b — drives consistent demand for grading, drainage fixes, and yard regrading as homeowners manage runoff, low spots, and new builds. For many projects around the house—raising a low yard, preparing a pad for a shed, filling utility trenches, or building up a driveway — quality fill-dirt is a foundation-level material that affects long-term stability and drainage. In St. Augustine’s wet, sunny environment, properly selected fill-dirt helps prevent future settling and erosion by providing a compactable, low-organic base beneath topsoil or pavers. Hello Gravel connects you to local suppliers and professional dump-truck delivery so you can get regionally sourced fill-dirt that reflects local soil conditions, schedule the delivery date that works for your timeline, and choose services like tailgate spreading at the driver’s discretion. We make ordering predictable so homeowners get the right amount and type of fill-dirt for durable, long-lasting results.Popular Projects in St. Augustine This Season
- Yard grade fill-dirt12 tons
- Driveway base fill-dirt30 tons
- Foundation backfill fill-dirt18 tons
- Utility trench fill-dirt8 tons
- Lot elevation fill-dirt220 tons
St. Augustine Quick Facts
- 📍 Location: Jacksonville, FL
- 🏘️ Population: 14,000
- 🏡 Metro Area: 1.6+ million
- 🌧️ Annual Rainfall: 52.00 inches
- ☀️ Sunny Days: 220/year
- 🌡️ Hardiness Zone: 9b
- 🏗️ Growth Rate: 0.90% annually
- 🚛 Delivery Coverage: Citywide delivery available
Best Times for St. Augustine Projects
- Oct–Nov: Stable Fall Moisture
- Feb–Apr: Ideal Compaction Window
- May–Sept: High Rain Risk
- Dec–Jan: Cool Dry Conditions
Summer Tip: Because St. Augustine sees 52.00 inches of rain yearly, choose low-organic, compactable fill-dirt and place it in 6- to 8-inch lifts with proper compaction to reduce settlement and erosion.
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Frequently Asked Questions - St. Augustine Fill Dirt Delivery
Everything you need to know about fill dirt delivery in St. Augustine.
In St. Augustine, delivered fill dirt usually ranges from about $15 to $45 per cubic yard depending on supplier, haul distance, and whether the material is screened. Prices can shift with season and availability, so we recommend getting an online quote for your zip code. Hello Gravel has a minimum order (3 tons) and will show delivery fees and options at checkout.
One cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet and will cover about 324 square feet at 1 inch thick. At a common fill depth of 3 inches, 1 cubic yard covers roughly 108 square feet. For grading or raised beds it is best to calculate in cubic yards and then request a quote to match your site conditions.
Hello Gravel typically uses tri-axle dump trucks that carry roughly 10 to 14 cubic yards per load, though some trucks or belly-dumps can hold more. Tonnage varies with material moisture and density, so a truckload of fill dirt can range widely in tons; contact us for an exact figure for the truck assigned to your delivery. We will confirm the truck type and estimated yards when you book.
Yes, fill dirt is generally cheaper than screened topsoil because it contains less organic matter and requires less processing. Fill dirt is ideal for raising grade or filling voids, but if you plan to grow St. Augustine grass you should cap fill dirt with several inches of topsoil or sandy loam to provide nutrients and a good rooting zone. For turf projects we can help you order the right mix of materials.
For installing St. Augustine grass, use fill dirt to establish grade but finish with a 2 to 4 inch layer of screened topsoil or sandy loam so the sod or sprigs have nutrients and good drainage. Pure fill dirt is appropriate beneath the finished soil layer or under patios and driveways but is not a good final growing medium. Ask for screened fill dirt if you want fewer rocks and better compaction under your topsoil layer.
Mow the lawn low and remove debris, then add fill dirt in thin layers (no more than 2 to 3 inches at a time), lightly tamping or rolling each layer to avoid future settling. Finish with a 2 to 4 inch layer of screened topsoil, level, then sod or overseed during the warm growing season so St. Augustine grass can establish quickly. Keep the area moist until the grass is established and avoid overfilling in one pass to prevent poor drainage.
A single cubic yard will physically fit in many full-size pickup beds, but weight and your truck's payload capacity may make it unsafe to haul. Because Hello Gravel has minimum order requirements and uses commercial dump trucks for delivery, we typically recommend professional delivery to avoid exceeding payload limits and to ensure safe unloading. If you plan to pick up material yourself, check your truck's payload rating and local regulations first.
Cost for a full truckload varies by truck size, material type, and haul distance; a smaller load might be priced per yard while a larger truckload is quoted as a bulk delivery. Typical delivered costs depend on current local rates, so the fastest way to get an accurate price is to enter your zip code and project details on Hello Gravel or request a quote from our team. We will include estimated yards, delivery fees, and available dates in the quote.
Tonnage depends on truck size and the density of the fill dirt, so there is no single number for every delivery. As a rule of thumb, tri-axle trucks used in our network commonly carry between 10 and 14 cubic yards; the weight in tons varies with moisture content and material composition. Contact Hello Gravel for the specific truck assigned to your order and a tighter weight estimate if you need ton-based pricing.
Fill dirt is low in organic matter and nutrients, so it does not support plant growth without a top layer of quality soil. In coastal St. Augustine with sandy soils and a high water table, improperly compacted or placed fill can shift or erode during heavy rain, so proper layering and compaction are important. For lawn or garden areas plan to cap fill dirt with topsoil and schedule work during drier weather to reduce settling and runoff risks.
If your goal is to raise low spots or change grade, fill dirt is the right material; for improving surface drainage or creating permeable paths use gravel or crushed stone. In many St. Augustine yards a combination is best: use fill dirt to establish proper slope, then add gravel where you need a stable, well-draining surface. If you are unsure, our team can help you choose the right material for the specific drainage or landscaping problem.
Plan deliveries during drier months or outside of heavy rain forecasts to make compaction and grading easier—Florida's wet season can make sites muddy and slower to finish. Hello Gravel standard delivery is 2+ business days, with next-day options available when ordered early; choose your preferred date at checkout and request any spreading services at that time. If your project involves laying sod, schedule delivery during the warm growing season so grass can establish after grading.
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.
Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!
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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