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Screened fill dirt free of debris, for raising low ground and backfilling. Structural material, place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a typical low spot or backfill area of 300 to 500 square feet usually runs somewhere between 6 and 10 cubic yards depending on how deep you're going. Since fill dirt is a structural material, plan for 6 to 12 inches of total depth and measure the low areas separately if they vary in depth. Round up slightly, running short mid project means a delay waiting on a second delivery.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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Allentown Fill Dirt Delivery

Allentown Fill Dirt Delivery

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The best local fill dirt, without the guesswork.

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About this fill dirt

Screened fill dirt free of debris, for raising low ground and backfilling. Structural material, place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
Google Review

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were o...

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a typical low spot or backfill area of 300 to 500 square feet usually runs somewhere between 6 and 10 cubic yards depending on how deep you're going. Since fill dirt is a structural material, plan for 6 to 12 inches of total depth and measure the low areas separately if they vary in depth. Round up slightly, running short mid project means a delay waiting on a second delivery.

A yard is approximately 27 cubic feet. As a general guideline, one yard of material can cover an area of about 100-160 square feet at a 2-3 inch depth.

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How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

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Choose your quantity

Adjust the quantity to match your project. One cubic yard covers about 100 to 160 square feet at a 2 to 3 inch depth.

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Select your delivery date

Select a delivery date you'd like for the product to be dropped off at your home

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Sit back and wait

Sit back, wait, and let us work our magic to make sure the highest quality product is delivered to your driveway.

From The Mouths of Allentown Folks

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Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper

We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering...

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We have always spread our own mulch for the past 24 years. This was our first time with the Mulch Mound - things I liked: they have online ordering and provide a digital receipt which means you can remember how much you ordered (I always forget for the next year!), they were on time, they were able to deliver in 48 hours, they were generous with the portion (we got 9 yards and it felt like a FULL nine yards!), the driver was polite! We have ordered from reputable places, and there is always a little trash in the mulch. The mulch we recv'd from Mulch Mound had barely any... we were pleasant surprised!!! Color was great! Not to mention - the price was competitive and LOWER than other mulch places around. We will use again !! Highly recommend! Thanks Mulch Mound!

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Rob H
Rob H

Easy to order, great service, and great product. We enjoy the final look of a very neglected beds we inherited!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs finish with a topsoil cap since fill isn't meant to grow anything on its own, so ordering both at once saves a second delivery trip. Some projects also pair fill with crushed stone for drainage layers under patios or driveways before the fill goes on top. If you're leveling a yard for lawn afterward, plan the topsoil order for after compaction is done, not the same day.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Don't dump fill dirt in one deep pour. Build it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one with a plate compactor or hand tamper before adding the next. In Allentown's silt loam, skipping this step means the fill will keep settling for a year or more, especially after freeze thaw cycles each winter, and you'll end up with dips exactly where you thought you'd fixed the grade.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

The most common mistake we see is treating fill dirt like topsoil and trying to plant directly into it. Fill is subsoil, it's screened of debris but it has none of the organic matter or structure that roots need. Always cap finished fill with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding or planting, even if the fill looks fine on its own.

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If you're backfilling around a pool or foundation, order slightly more than your calculated volume since compaction reduces the final height by 10 to 15 percent once each lift settles. It's cheaper to have a little extra on site than to schedule a second small delivery for the last few inches, especially with Allentown's frost season limiting your window to finish grading before the ground locks up in late fall.

Grading and Filling in Allentown

Allentown's silt loam compacts differently than sandy soil, it holds moisture and can shift if fill is dumped in one thick layer instead of built up in lifts. With frost setting in by mid October and lasting into late April, any fill work left loose over winter will heave and settle unevenly once the ground freezes and thaws. Most jobs we deliver for around the Fairgrounds and older Allentown neighborhoods are pool backfill, foundation grading, or leveling low yards before a topsoil cap goes down. Get the compaction right before winter and you avoid a spring full of sinking spots.

What Clean Fill Is

Clean fill is screened subsoil free of debris, roots, and contaminants. It is made for volume and grade, and it compacts predictably, which is exactly what you want under slabs, in trenches, and behind walls.

Fill Dirt vs Topsoil

Fill dirt builds the shape of the ground, topsoil grows things on top of it. Bring the grade up with fill, then cap it with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil anywhere grass or plants are going in.

Compact in Lifts

Place fill in layers of 4 to 6 inches and compact each one before adding the next. Dumping the full depth at once leaves voids that settle later, and settling is the one problem fill is supposed to solve.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I use fill dirt to level my whole backyard in Allentown?

Yes, that's one of the most common uses, but plan to compact it in lifts rather than dumping it all at once, especially with our silt loam soil holding moisture the way it does. If the leveled area needs grass or plants, cap the fill with topsoil once it's compacted, since fill dirt on its own won't support root growth.

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How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a pool backfill?

It depends on the gap size around your pool, but most residential pool backfills in this area run 8 to 15 cubic yards. One cubic yard covers roughly 54 square feet at 6 inches deep, so measure the perimeter gap width and depth first, then we can help you size the order more precisely.

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Is it too late in the season to bring in fill dirt before winter?

You've got a workable window, but with first frost typically hitting Allentown around October 15, you want fill work compacted and settled before the ground freezes. Doing it too close to frost risks the lifts not settling properly before winter, which can mean more visible settling once things thaw in spring.

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Where will the fill dirt be placed on my property?

The truck places the load wherever you designate, typically in your driveway or a clear spot near the work area, so make sure that space is accessible and clear of obstacles beforehand. Since fill dirt is heavy and usually needs moving in stages, having a wheelbarrow or small equipment ready helps once it's dropped.

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What's the difference between fill dirt and topsoil for my project?

Fill dirt is subsoil meant for structural work like raising grade or backfilling, it has no organic content and isn't meant to grow anything. Topsoil is the growing medium you cap fill with once grading is done. If you're just leveling ground with nothing planted, fill dirt alone works, but any lawn or garden area needs a topsoil layer on top.

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