• North Merrick NY Fill Dirt Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
North Merrick 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.
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 of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most structural jobs run 6 to 12 inches deep depending on how much you need to raise. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is a compaction job, not a fine grading one. For anything backfilling a foundation or pool wall, round up rather than down.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

North Merrick Fill Dirt Delivery

North Merrick Fill Dirt Delivery

4.7
137 reviews
$38.00 per Yard
$38.00
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Type
Size
Hand-picked local yards
4,000+ regional deliveries
Dedicated support
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.

Mulch Mound Guarantee

If your fill dirt isn't the quantity or quality you ordered, we'll make it right.

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 of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most structural jobs run 6 to 12 inches deep depending on how much you need to raise. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order in full cubic yards since this is a compaction job, not a fine grading one. For anything backfilling a foundation or pool wall, round up rather than down.

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.

FAQs

Read all FAQs

View full details

How It Works

Getting started is easy — just follow these simple steps

1

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.

2

Select your delivery date

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

3

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 North Merrick Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
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...

Read full 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 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!

Google Review
Rob H
Rob H

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

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill dirt jobs finish with a topsoil cap, usually 4 to 6 inches, since fill is a structural base and not something anything will grow in. If the finished area is going to be lawn or beds, order topsoil alongside the fill so the job gets done in one delivery instead of two separate trips.

North Merrick Soil Delivery
North Merrick Mulch Delivery
Map of the fill dirt delivery area around North Merrick, New York

Service area

Areas we deliver fill dirt in North Merrick, New York

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Sandy loam like what sits under most North Merrick yards drains well but does not compact evenly on its own. When you spread fill dirt, work it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one with a plate compactor before adding the next layer. Skipping this step is the number one reason fill settles unevenly over the following year or two, leaving dips right where you least want them, near a pool coping or a foundation wall.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is treating fill dirt like topsoil and planting straight into it. Fill is subsoil, it has little organic matter and poor structure for root growth. Always cap finished fill with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding or planting anything. This also matters for timing, since North Merrick's last frost runs into early April, so any capped and seeded area needs that topsoil down well before your spring planting window closes.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are filling a large low area, order fill dirt for the bulk of the depth and save topsoil for just the top few inches. Fill costs less per yard and does the structural work, while topsoil only needs to cover the surface where roots actually live. This split keeps material costs proportional to what each layer is actually doing on the job.

Grading and Filling in North Merrick

North Merrick sits at 46 feet elevation on sandy loam, which drains fast but also settles and shifts more than clay ever will, especially near the water table this close to Jones Beach State Park. Homeowners here often deal with low spots near foundations or pool decks that need real structural fill, not just topsoil dumped on top. Fill dirt gives you that base weight and stability before anything gets finished over it. It is the material for the grading work, not the planting work.

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

Click a question to see the answer

Answer

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

Yes, fill dirt is the right material for raising grade across a yard, especially on sandy loam that tends to have low spots. Spread it in compacted lifts of 6 to 8 inches rather than one thick layer, and cap the finished surface with topsoil if you plan to seed or plant over it.

Answer

How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a 300 square foot low spot?

At a 6 inch depth, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so 300 square feet needs roughly 5.5 cubic yards. If you are going deeper, say 12 inches, plan on close to 11 cubic yards, and round up slightly to account for compaction settling.

Answer

When is the best time to bring in fill dirt before winter?

With North Merrick's first frost landing around November 15, aim to get fill placed and compacted well before then so it has time to settle before the ground freezes. Working fill into frozen or waterlogged ground gets much harder and compaction is less reliable, so late fall is your practical cutoff.

Answer

Will the delivery truck be able to reach my backyard?

Trucks typically place fill dirt at the closest safe access point, usually a driveway, since most bulk delivery trucks cannot cross lawns or tight side yards without risking damage. If your project area is out back, plan on moving material by wheelbarrow from the drop point, and let us know about any access constraints when scheduling.

Answer

Should I order fill dirt or topsoil for my project?

It depends on the job, fill dirt is for raising grade, backfilling foundations, or building a base, since it is subsoil screened of debris and meant to be compacted, not planted in. Topsoil is for the top layer where grass or plants will actually grow. Many North Merrick projects use both, fill for the bulk and topsoil as a finishing cap.

More delivery around North Merrick, New York

All North Merrick, New York landscape supply