Fill Dirt in youngstown, FL

In Youngstown and the broader West Florida area, fill dirt typically runs about $12 to $22 per ton, which is roughly $16 to $29 per cubic yard (assuming ~1.3 tons per cubic yard). Prices vary by supplier, truck access, and how much you order; minimum orders are usually 3 tons. Check our checkout for exact local pricing and delivery options for your zip code.

To raise 1,000 sq ft by 6 inches you need about 18.5 cubic yards (1,000 sq ft x 0.5 ft / 27 = 18.5 yd3), which is roughly 24 tons using a 1.3 tons/yd3 conversion. We recommend ordering 10-15% extra for compaction and settlement, so plan on about 27 to 28 tons. Always account for measurement tolerance and site losses when ordering.

Fill dirt can be used as a bulk raise or subgrade in Youngstown's sandy coastal soils, but it is not usually recommended as the finished driving surface. For driveways and parking pads you want a well-compacted engineered base (crushed stone or stabilized aggregate) on top of properly placed fill dirt to resist ruts and erosion in the humid, rainy climate. If you plan to use fill dirt under a driveway, compact in layers and consider geotextile fabric and proper drainage to reduce settlement.

For backfilling around foundations in Youngstown, choose low-organic, well-graded fill (often called select or structural fill) that compacts reliably. Avoid topsoil or high-organic material because they compress and hold moisture; local fill in West Florida often leans sandy, which drains but may need moisture control for compaction. For critical foundation work, follow your engineer's spec and ask suppliers for a screened, low-organic product and compaction testing.

Small residential uses like filling low spots or minor grading often do not require a permit, but larger lot fills, changes to drainage, or work in flood zones or wetlands commonly do. Permit rules vary by city and county, so contact Youngstown city hall or your county building and planning department before major grading. Also check Florida Department of Environmental Protection or local watershed authorities if you are near a wetland or coastal zone.

Delivery cost for fill dirt in the Youngstown area often ranges from free up to $75–$200 depending on distance, access, and load size; many suppliers include free delivery for nearby orders. Spreading and compacting by a contractor typically runs $50 to $120 per hour for labor and equipment, or $200 to $800+ for small residential jobs depending on site difficulty. You can request tailgate spreading at checkout, but drivers do it at their discretion and it is not guaranteed—hire a local contractor for reliable spreading and compaction.

If fill dirt is properly placed and compacted and then covered with an engineered base and surface, the assembly can last many years without major repairs. If fill dirt alone is used as the driving layer, you may see settlement, rutting, or erosion within a few years—often 1 to 5 years—especially with heavy rain and coastal conditions. Regular maintenance, drainage control, and a proper structural surface are the keys to longevity.

Crushed limestone (or other angular stone) is generally better for drainage and erosion control because it creates a stable, permeable layer that sheds water and resists washout. Fill dirt is best for building grade and raising areas but tends to compact and can hold water or wash away if used alone on slopes. A common approach is to use fill dirt to raise grade and crushed stone or riprap at exposed surfaces and drainage channels for erosion control.

Hello Gravel has a minimum order of 3 tons on our platform, but some local suppliers may offer smaller loads if you contact them directly. Typical delivery trucks in the Youngstown area include tri-axle dump trucks (6–12+ tons), single-axle dump trucks, and smaller local trucks; equipment availability varies by supplier and site access. If you need a very small amount, ask suppliers about pickup options or split deliveries with landscapers.

Common maintenance includes regrading low spots, adding 0.25–0.5 inch of top-up material yearly, managing weeds, and fixing drainage issues after heavy rains. For a small driveway or yard, expect annual maintenance materials and labor to run roughly $50 to $300, while larger areas or equipment rental push costs higher. Regular inspection after storms, keeping drainage clear, and topping up washed areas will extend the life of a fill dirt surface in West Florida's humid, storm-prone climate.

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.