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Hampton Fill Dirt Delivery

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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
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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 c...

At a 6 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so a 500 square foot low area at 6 inches runs close to 9 to 10 cubic yards. If you are going deeper, 12 inches instead of 6, cut that coverage number in half and order accordingly. Measure the actual low spot before ordering, not the whole yard, since fill dirt is priced and delivered by the cubic yard.

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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Hampton Fill Dirt Delivery

Hampton Fill Dirt Delivery

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Why order through Mulch Mound

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

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

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 c...

At a 6 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so a 500 square foot low area at 6 inches runs close to 9 to 10 cubic yards. If you are going deeper, 12 inches instead of 6, cut that coverage number in half and order accordingly. Measure the actual low spot before ordering, not the whole yard, since fill dirt is priced and delivered by the cubic yard.

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 Hampton Folks

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out of 5 based on 137 reviews
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Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

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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Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

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Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs finish with a topsoil cap on top since fill dirt is a structural material, not something meant to grow grass or plants directly. If the finished area is going back to lawn, order topsoil for the top few inches. Mulch or gravel come into play afterward for anything landscaped around the filled area.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fill dirt is not a growing medium, it is structural. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer before adding the next, especially near Hampton's sandy loam base where uncompacted fill can settle unevenly for years. Skipping compaction is the most common reason people end up with a sunken spot next to a foundation or pool wall a year or two later.

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A common mistake is capping fill dirt with grass seed directly. It has no organic matter and will not support turf well. Cap the compacted fill with a few inches of topsoil before seeding or sodding, especially since Hampton's growing zone 8a season for establishing lawn runs a narrow window between the spring and fall frost dates.

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If your project also needs topsoil for the finish layer, order both in the same delivery window to save on separate trips. Fill dirt handles the bulk and structure, topsoil handles the top few inches where anything needs to root, and pairing them means one compaction pass instead of two separate site visits.

Grading and Filling in Hampton

Hampton sits at 20 feet of elevation with sandy loam soil, which drains fine on its own but means low spots near foundations and crawlspaces tend to hold water after a hard rain off the bay. Fill dirt is what people here use to raise that ground before it becomes a standing water problem or a mosquito breeding spot. Because the native soil is sandy, fill dirt also blends in structurally without fighting a heavy clay base underneath it. It is common on lots near Fort Monroe and older neighborhoods where original grading left low corners around the house.

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 Hampton?

Yes, fill dirt is exactly what is used for that, but plan to compact it in layers rather than dumping it all at once, especially with our sandy loam base that can shift if fill sits loose. If the leveled area needs grass afterward, cap with a few inches of topsoil since fill dirt alone will not support turf.

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How many cubic yards do I need to raise a 300 square foot low spot by 6 inches?

At 54 square feet of coverage per cubic yard at 6 inches deep, a 300 square foot area needs roughly 5.5 to 6 cubic yards. Round up slightly to account for compaction settling once the material is worked in.

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When is the best time to bring in fill dirt around Hampton?

Fill dirt work is driven by the job, not the season, so it can go in any time of year. That said, working before the ground gets saturated in late fall or after the last frost in April tends to make compaction easier and cleaner.

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Can the truck access a backyard drop for fill dirt delivery?

It depends on gate width and ground conditions, fill dirt loads are heavy so the truck needs solid, clear access. If your drop area is behind a fence or down a narrow drive, let us know the access details when you place the order so delivery goes smoothly.

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Should I get fill dirt or topsoil for my project?

Fill dirt is for bulk and structure, raising grade, backfilling foundations, building up low ground. Topsoil is for the top layer where grass, plants, or gardens need to grow. Most raising or leveling jobs in Hampton use fill dirt for the bulk and a topsoil cap on top.

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