Red Clay (Red Clay Dirt) Delivered in Florida
Dense, compactable red clay for pond liners, driveway and pad subgrade, arena bases and infield amendment.
Delivered in bulk by dump truck, delivery included. Smaller loads cost more per ton.
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What is red clay (red clay dirt)?
Red clay is a natural clay soil colored by iron oxide. Clay particles are tiny and flat, so when you compact red clay they lock together into a dense layer that water passes through very slowly. That makes it useful wherever you want ground that holds water or holds weight.
What is red clay dirt good for?
Lining ponds and water features, building a firm subgrade under driveways, rural roads and pads, the base layer of horse arenas, and adding color and binding to baseball infields.
Red clay for pond liners
Compacted clay is one of the oldest ways to seal a pond. Lay it in 6–8 in layers, compact each one, and build up to 12–24 in depending on the pond.
Red clay vs baseball clay
Red clay is a general construction clay. Baseball clay is processed for playing surfaces, with a tighter, more consistent texture for mounds and batter's boxes.
Red clay in Florida
Most Florida ground is sand, so clay is hauled in for ponds and pads. It turns slick when wet and hard when dry, so grade it to shed water.
How deep should red clay be? Depth by job
One ton of red clay is about 0.77 yd³, so it covers about 62 sq ft at 4 in and 41 sq ft at 6 in before compaction.
| Job | Depth | Coverage per ton | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infield amendment | 1–2 in mixed in | 125–250 sq ft | Blend into the existing skin |
| Arena base | 4–6 in | 41–62 sq ft | Top with sand or screenings for footing |
| Driveway or pad subgrade | 6–12 in | 21–41 sq ft | Compact in 6–8 in layers |
| Pond liner | 12–24 in | 10–21 sq ft | Compact each layer; follow your engineer |
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What is red clay used for?
- Gardens and lawns (water can't drain through it)
- Paver bases (use stone dust or paver base)
- Free-draining fill (use fill sand)
- Areas that need to soak up rain
How much red clay do I need?
Tons include 15% extra for compaction, at about 1.3 tons per yd³. Pick a row to get your delivered quote for it.
| Area | At 6 in | At 12 in | Your quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 sq ft (e.g. 20×20 pad) | 12 tons | 23 tons | |
| 720 sq ft (e.g. 12×60 driveway) | 20 tons | 40 tons | |
| 2,000 sq ft (e.g. arena section) | 56 tons | 111 tons | |
| 10,000 sq ft (e.g. 100×100 pond floor) | 277 tons | 554 tons |
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Delivered red clay prices by city · from, per ton on a full 21-ton truck · live from our price list · Nov 2026
Red clay compared: red clay vs baseball clay vs road base
Three materials for firm ground, with delivered full-truck prices in Tampa.
| Red clay | Baseball clay | Road base | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered price, Tampa | $71.51/ton | $83.94/ton | $53.03/ton |
| What it is | Natural iron-oxide clay | Clay processed for playing surfaces | Crushed stone with fines |
| Water | Holds water when compacted | Holds moisture for play | Drains |
| Best for | Pond liners, subgrade, arena bases | Mounds, home plate, batter's boxes | Driveways and pads (top layer) |
| Learn more | You're here | Baseball clay → | Road base → |
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Prices are full-truck (21-ton) delivered prices for ZIP 33602, Nov 2026.
What to expect when your red clay is delivered
Where will the truck dump it?
Dumped from the street or driveway.
Do I need to be home?
Best if someone is there to show the driver the spot. Not required: ask for a photo of the drop.
Will it be spread?
No. Red clay arrives in one pile and isn't spread on site, so plan wheelbarrows and rakes, or a crew, to move it where you need it.
Can the truck reach my backyard?
A backyard works if the entrance is wide enough. Off the public road, you take responsibility for any damage.
How much fits on one truck?
About 21 tons. Larger orders arrive in several loads.
Is there a delivery fee?
No separate fee: delivery is included in the price. That's why small loads cost more per ton than a full truck.
When can it come?
Delivery takes 2–3 business days. You pick the weekday at checkout, and a later date is fine too.
Refund & cancellation policy
Technical specifications of red clay
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Natural red clay (iron oxide) |
| Color | Red to red-brown |
| Compaction | Compacts dense in 6–8 in layers |
| Coverage (4 in depth) | ~62 sq ft per ton |
| Sold by | Ton |
What customers say about Red Clay
“Half-acre project. The driver placed the load exactly where the crew could reach it. Saved us hours of shoveling.”
Verified purchase“Same-day delivery during a hurricane prep weekend — I didn't believe it would happen and it did. Driver was professional, dropped exactly where I asked.”
Verified purchase“Got a text when the truck left and another when it was 15 minutes out. That alone is worth switching from my old supplier.”
Verified purchase“Third order in two months. Property manager here — multi-site scheduling actually works the way they describe. No more chasing yards.”
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Where we deliver red clay
Red clay delivery across Florida. Pick a city for local delivered pricing.
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