Length times width times depth in feet, divided by 27. Raising a 30 by 20 foot area by 6 inches takes about 11 cubic yards. Dirt settles, so order about 10 percent extra.
Fill Dirt Delivery in Miami, FL
Fill dirt is the unscreened soil used to change the shape of a property: raising grade, filling low spots, building up around new construction, and rough grading before sod or pavers. In Miami, where lots flood and new slabs need elevation, fill dirt is often the first material on site.
Fill Dirt #2 in Miami: the short answer
If your Miami project needs to raise the ground, fill a hole, or level a lot, fill dirt is the material. It is unscreened and economical, meant for structural shaping, not for planting. Topsoil or a topsoil blend goes on top where grass or plants will grow.
Why fill dirt fits Miami
Flood-prone lots need elevation
Low spots in Miami yards collect water every rainy season. Fill dirt raises those areas so water flows to the street or drain instead of sitting against the house.
New construction standard
Additions, sheds, and slabs across Miami-Dade start with fill dirt to bring the pad up to the right elevation before base rock or concrete goes down.
Economical in bulk
Grading jobs take volume, and fill dirt is priced for volume. Our 4-yard minimum covers small fixes; larger lots take full truckloads.
Fill Dirt #2 specifications
| Spec | Meets FDOT specifications |
|---|---|
| Type | Crushed Florida limestone base rock |
| Finished surface | Compacts rock-hard, sheds water when crowned |
| Common uses | Driveway base, paver base, parking pads, slab prep |
Common Miami projects for fill dirt #2
- Raising grade: Building up low yards and lots so water drains away from structures.
- Filling low spots and holes: Sinks, old tree holes, and settled areas brought back to level.
- Backfill around construction: Filling around new foundations, walls, and pools.
- Rough grading: Shaping a lot before the finish layer of topsoil, base rock, or sod.
Fill Dirt #2 delivery in Miami
- Minimum order is 4 cubic yards, dumped where the truck can safely reach.
- Mark the fill area and the target grade before the truck arrives so the pile lands in the right spot.
- Large grading jobs may take multiple loads. Tell us the total yardage when you order and we will schedule it.
- Call or text before 4:00 PM Eastern for same-day delivery.
See all aggregate delivery in Miami or browse fill dirt #2 delivery across South Florida.
Questions about fill dirt #2 delivery in Miami
No. Fill dirt is unscreened and low in organic matter. Use it to shape the grade, then cap planting areas with 3 to 4 inches of topsoil or topsoil blend before sod or plants.
Fill dirt is for structure: raising grade and filling holes. Topsoil is for growing: screened, with organic matter. Most Miami yard projects use both, fill dirt below and topsoil on top.
Yes. We deliver to homes and jobsites across Miami-Dade. Tell us about access, gates, and where the pile should go when you order.
Same-day delivery is available when you call or text before 4:00 PM Eastern that day.
Ready when you are.
Call or text (561) 489-4948 for fill dirt #2 delivered to your site. Call before 4:00 PM Eastern for same-day delivery.