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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.
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We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, which is the minimum for most structural fill jobs, and less coverage if you go deeper toward the 12 inch range some foundation work calls for. Measure the low area's length and width, decide how many inches you need to raise it, and order in cubic yards from there. Most backfill jobs around a pool or foundation corner run a handful of yards, while leveling a larger low section of yard can run into double digits.

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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Mobile Fill Dirt Delivery

Mobile 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.
Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe
Google Review

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, which is the minimum for most structural fill jobs, and less coverage if you go deeper toward the 12 inch range some foundation work calls for. Measure the low area's length and width, decide how many inches you need to raise it, and order in cubic yards from there. Most backfill jobs around a pool or foundation corner run a handful of yards, while leveling a larger low section of yard can run into double digits.

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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Nicole Sheehe
Nicole Sheehe

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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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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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs finish with a cap of topsoil once the fill is compacted, especially if grass or planting beds are going in on top. If you are backfilling near a patio or walkway, a layer of crushed stone or gravel underneath the fill can help with drainage in Mobile's wetter months. We can deliver topsoil or gravel alongside your fill dirt order so everything shows up together.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fill dirt is a structural material, not something to plant into. Place it in lifts of 6 to 8 inches and compact each layer with a plate compactor or hand tamper before adding the next. Skipping this step is the number one reason Mobile homeowners see their yard sink again a year later, especially in low spots where water tends to collect and softens uncompacted fill from underneath.

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Do not cap fill dirt with sod or plants directly. It has no organic matter and drains and holds water differently than topsoil, so grass roots struggle in it. Always finish with 3 to 4 inches of topsoil on top once your fill is compacted to grade, especially if the area is going to see foot traffic or a lawn.

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If you are filling a large low area and also need topsoil for the finish layer, order both in the same delivery window to save on separate trips. Fill dirt is the cheaper bulk material by volume, so use it to do the heavy lifting on depth and save your topsoil budget for just the top few inches where roots actually live.

Grading and Filling in Mobile

Mobile sits at just 67 feet of elevation with sandy loam soil that drains fast on the surface but can stay saturated underneath after the heavy spring and summer rains this area gets. That combination means low spots around foundations, sheds, and pool decks often stay soggy long after a storm passes. Fill dirt gives you a stable base to raise those areas above the surrounding grade so water moves away from structures instead of sitting against them. It is common here to bring in fill ahead of a slab pour or before laying topsoil for new sod, especially on lots that flood every few years.

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 fix the low spot in my backyard that always floods after rain?

Yes, that is one of the most common uses for fill dirt in Mobile given how flat and low lying much of the area is. Raise the spot in 6 to 8 inch compacted lifts to get it above the surrounding grade, then cap with topsoil if you want grass to grow back over it. This gives water somewhere else to go instead of pooling.

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How many cubic yards do I need to backfill around my pool?

It depends on the gap width and depth, but as a rule of thumb, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at 6 inches deep. Measure the perimeter trench width times its length times your fill depth to get cubic feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Most residential pool backfill jobs run somewhere between 3 and 10 yards.

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Do I need to compact fill dirt myself or does it settle on its own?

You need to compact it yourself, in layers, or it will keep settling unevenly for years as it naturally compresses under its own weight and rain. Spread it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and tamp each one before adding more. This matters even more in Mobile's sandy loam where uncompacted fill can shift after heavy seasonal rain works its way through.

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Where will the delivery truck place the load, and does my driveway need to be clear?

Yes, clear a path to your chosen drop spot before the truck arrives, whether that is your driveway or as close to the work area as the truck can safely reach. The driver places the full load in one spot, so plan on moving it by wheelbarrow if it needs to go further into the yard. Delivery timing is set at checkout.

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Should I order fill dirt or topsoil for leveling my yard?

Use fill dirt for the bulk of the depth, especially anything below 6 inches, since it is denser and meant for structural buildup rather than growing. Finish with a few inches of topsoil on top if grass or plants need to establish there. Ordering both together is common for larger leveling jobs around Mobile properties.

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