Fill Dirt Delivery in Hollywood, FL
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Hollywood, FL. Brown color.
Starting from $480.91 delivered to Hollywood for 2 tons, our minimum order
Fill dirt delivery in Hollywood, FL: yards, lots and job sites
If you need fill dirt delivery in Hollywood, FL, the process is simple: measure, enter your ZIP, pick a tonnage and see the delivered price right away. Hollywood has about 155,000 residents spread between older neighborhoods near the coast and newer streets further west, so the projects vary from a single backyard fix to a full lot build-up.
Homeowners here raise sunken lawns, fill in old pool shells or planters, and prepare ground for sheds and patios. Small contractors use it to bring slabs and footings up to the right height. See the full list of what we bring to the city on the delivery in Hollywood page.
Planning the quantity
Take your length and width in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, and divide the result by 324 to get cubic yards. Our fill is sold by weight and runs about 2,200 lb per cubic yard, so the yardage for a sunken lawn or an old planter has to be converted to tons before you order. For an irregular yard, split it into rectangles, calculate each, and total them.
The calculator is quicker if you would rather not do the math by hand. Round up, since fill compacts once it is spread.
Building on top of the fill
Fill dirt gives you the shape of the ground, and the next layer gives you the surface. For gardens and lawns, add Premium Screened Topsoil in an even layer. For paths, borders and drainage-friendly patios, Pea Gravel sits well over a compacted base. Lay each layer only after the one below is firm and shaped the way you want.
Take care with levels. Hollywood is low and flat, and runoff tends to move slowly, so check where the water will go after you raise a lawn. Finish the grade with a slight fall away from buildings and keep new fill from walling off a neighbor's yard.
Getting the load placed
Choose the drop point before ordering. Look for a stretch of driveway or curb with open sky above it and firm ground beneath, and clear it of cars and bins. A tarp or boards protect the surface, and a short wheelbarrow route from the pile to the work area saves hours. Hollywood sits close to Davie and Pembroke Pines, both about 6 miles away, and Fort Lauderdale, 7 miles, if you are working on several sites.
Before the truck arrives, walk the work area and mark anything that should not be buried or crushed: sprinkler heads, cleanouts, cable boxes and the edge of a walkway. Call 811 before digging near buried lines. Clear the area of branches, old bricks and trash, because they leave soft pockets once fill goes over them. A few minutes of preparation keeps the first pass of spreading from turning into repairs, and it gives the driver a clear view of where the pile should land.
Settling, drainage and inspections
Hollywood's mix of older homes and newer builds means ground conditions change block by block. A yard near the coast may be sandy and quick to drain, while another a few streets inland holds water longer, so dig a small test hole and see what is under the grass before you plan the depth.
A former pool shell, an old planter or any deep hole will swallow more than the numbers suggest and keep settling for months, so expect to top up once or twice. Where a permit applies, a building inspector may want to see the fill in place before it is covered, and may specify layer thickness. Ask early, because it affects how you stage the work and how many loads you need over the project.
Pricing and checkout
You pay by the ton, and the delivered price for your ZIP is calculated and displayed on the page. The smallest order is 2 tons, and larger orders get a lower rate per ton, so combining nearby small jobs into one order is smart. Compare the state-wide picture on Fill Dirt in Florida if you plan work elsewhere, then enter your ZIP here to order.
About Fill Dirt
Fill dirt is a brown earth material made for building up and backfilling ground. It is not sifted for gardens, so expect a blend of soil, small clods and the odd stone. What you get in return is a dense, stable material that settles firmly once it is spread and compacted.
Use it underneath other things: concrete, pavers, a gravel surface, or a layer of planting soil. It is a good way to fill a large volume without paying for a finish-grade product that will be buried anyway.
We sell fill dirt by the ton, where 1 ton is 2,000 lb, and a cubic yard weighs about 2,200 lb. Your delivered price is shown live for your ZIP, bigger orders earn a lower rate per ton, and the smallest order is 2 tons.
What Fill Dirt costs in Hollywood
Around Hollywood, fill dirt is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. Plan on roughly 98 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 7 ton bracket.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Hollywood
Hollywood contractors keep fill dirt on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is erosion control, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is driveway gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Hollywood sits at about 154,817 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Hollywood
Delivery in Hollywood runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
Related materials we deliver in Hollywood
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
- Density2200 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
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Can I use fill dirt to fill an old pool?
Fill dirt is commonly used for that, but a pool removal usually involves permits, drainage holes and inspection, so check with your building department first. The dirt should be placed in layers and compacted so it does not sink. A contractor can tell you how many tons the shell will take.
What if the water table is high where I want to fill?
In low coastal ground the water table can sit close to the surface. If a hole fills with water as you dig, fill placed below that level stays wet and may never firm up. Raise the grade instead of digging deeper, and ask a local contractor or the building department what applies to your lot.
How deep can I spread fill in one layer?
For compacted work, thin layers of about 6 to 8 inches work best, with each layer compacted before the next goes on. For simple lawn raising, a single layer is fine as long as you walk it down and water it. Thicker lifts hide soft spots that settle later.
Will fill dirt kill the grass underneath?
Yes, a thick layer will smother existing grass. If you want to keep the turf, spread only a very thin top dressing. For a real grade change, it is better to strip the grass, spread and compact the fill, then add topsoil and reseed or lay sod over the result.
Why does the price depend on my ZIP?
The delivered price covers moving a truckload to your address, so it depends on where you are. The page works it out live from your ZIP and shows the number before you check out.
Is there a minimum amount I have to buy?
In Hollywood, the smallest fill dirt order is 2 tons. That applies whatever the ZIP, and you can order any larger quantity your job needs. If your project is small, use the extra to fix a second low spot, or keep it covered for future repairs.
How do I stop fill washing into the street?
Keep the pile away from the curb and storm drains, and cover it with a tarp if rain is expected. Spread it soon after delivery, and shape the new surface so water drains slowly. Loose dirt on a street can block drains and may cause a complaint from neighbors or the city.
Can I mix fill dirt with topsoil myself?
You can blend a little to improve a poor patch, but a mix is rarely as good as proper layers. Fill supplies the bulk and firmness underneath, and topsoil supplies the growing layer above it. Keeping the layers separate gives plants better roots and keeps the base stable.