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About this fill dirt

Inorganic subsoil for filling holes, raising low ground, and backfill. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix, this is structural material and not a growing medium. Do not use it to level a lawn surface or fill flower beds, put topsoil over it for anything you want to plant. Place it in lifts and compact as you go.
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One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a small low spot might only need a yard or two, while backfilling around a foundation or filling a pool cavity can run into double digits fast. Since fill dirt is typically installed 6 to 12 inches deep, measure your area and decide on depth first, then work backward to figure out how many cubic yards to order.

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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Cincinnati Fill Dirt Delivery

Cincinnati Fill Dirt Delivery

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The best local fill dirt, without the guesswork.

We hand-pick and partner with the best yards in your region, keep only the ones our buyers rate well, and back each load with our guarantee.

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About this fill dirt

Inorganic subsoil for filling holes, raising low ground, and backfill. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix, this is structural material and not a growing medium. Do not use it to level a lawn surface or fill flower beds, put topsoil over it for anything you want to plant. Place it in lifts and compact as you go.
Bill Doege
Bill Doege
Google Review

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a small low spot might only need a yard or two, while backfilling around a foundation or filling a pool cavity can run into double digits fast. Since fill dirt is typically installed 6 to 12 inches deep, measure your area and decide on depth first, then work backward to figure out how many cubic yards to order.

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.

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

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First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs around Cincinnati finish with a cap of topsoil once the grade is where it needs to be, especially if grass or plants are going in over the fill. If you are backfilling near a structure, a layer of gravel underneath can help with drainage before the fill and topsoil go on top. Either way, plan your order in stages rather than one big pile.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Cincinnati's clay subsoil already holds water longer than sandy ground, so when you're filling a low area, do it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one with a plate compactor or even foot traffic and a hand tamper before adding the next layer. Skipping this step is the single biggest reason fill settles unevenly over the following year or two, leaving dips right where you thought the ground was solid.

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A common mistake is trying to grow grass or plants directly in fill dirt. It's subsoil, screened of debris but not amended, so it lacks the organic matter plants need. Always cap finished fill with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding or planting, especially with our clay-heavy local ground which already struggles with drainage and root penetration.

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If your project needs both structural fill and drainage help, like backfilling near a foundation with Cincinnati's slow-draining clay nearby, consider a gravel layer at the base before the fill dirt goes in. It's more efficient to order both materials together and place them in the right sequence than to discover drainage problems after the fill has already settled in place.

Grading and Filling in Cincinnati

Cincinnati sits on a lot of clay, and clay does not drain or settle the way sandy soil does, which matters when you are raising a low spot or backfilling near a foundation. We deliver fill dirt for the grading and backfill jobs that come up across the Queen City, from yards near the river that flood every spring to hillside lots that need a level pad before a patio or shed goes in. This is subsoil, not topsoil, so it is meant to build structure under your project, not to grow anything in. Given how much settling clay-heavy ground can do over time, plan to compact in layers rather than dump and walk away.

What Fill Dirt Is

Fill dirt is inorganic subsoil sold for volume and grade, not for growing. Small rocks and bits of stick or root are normal in the mix. 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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Is fill dirt from Mulch Mound clean, or will it have rocks and debris in it?

Our fill dirt is subsoil from local excavation that has been screened to remove larger debris, but as a raw subsoil product it is not the same as a refined topsoil. It works well for structural fill under grading, backfill, and buildup projects where a growing medium is not the goal.

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How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a low spot in my yard?

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth. Measure your low spot's length and width, decide how deep you need to fill, typically 6 to 12 inches, then calculate the volume and divide by 54 for a 6 inch fill or adjust proportionally for deeper fills.

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Do I need to compact fill dirt, or can I just spread it and let it settle?

You should compact it. Place fill dirt in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer before adding the next, especially important with Cincinnati's dense clay ground underneath. Skipping compaction means your fill will keep settling unevenly for years, which is a headache if you're building on top of it.

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Where will the fill dirt be placed when it's delivered?

We place the load at a single drop spot you designate, ideally close to your project area with clear truck access. Since fill dirt is heavy and delivered in bulk, it is not spread across the yard, so plan your access path and drop zone before your scheduled delivery window at checkout.

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Should I order fill dirt or topsoil for my project?

It depends on the goal. Fill dirt is a structural subsoil for raising grade, backfilling, or building up before planting, while topsoil is the growing medium you cap it with. Most projects that involve both grading and planting need fill dirt first, then a topsoil layer on top.

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