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Pittsburgh 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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
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Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a small low spot might only need a yard or two, while raising a larger backyard area 8 to 12 inches can run into double digit yardage fast. Measure the low area in square feet and multiply by the depth you need before ordering, then round up since compaction will settle the material some.

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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Pittsburgh Fill Dirt Delivery

Pittsburgh Fill Dirt Delivery

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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.
Sima Susac-Heller
Sima Susac-Heller
Google Review

Online ordering was really simple and I liked the transparent pricing.

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, so a small low spot might only need a yard or two, while raising a larger backyard area 8 to 12 inches can run into double digit yardage fast. Measure the low area in square feet and multiply by the depth you need before ordering, then round up since compaction will settle the material some.

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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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 cap of topsoil once the grade is set, especially if grass or planting beds are going in over it. If you are backfilling near a foundation or wall, a layer of gravel underneath for drainage is worth considering before the fill goes in, given how much water Pittsburgh's clay subsoil already holds onto.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not dump fill dirt in one deep pile and call it done. Spread 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 yards in Pittsburgh's clay soil end up with sunken patches two winters later, once frost heave and freeze thaw cycles work on loose, uncompacted fill.

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Fill dirt is not topsoil and nothing grows well in it directly. Once your grade is set and compacted, cap it with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding or planting. People skip this in a rush to finish the job, then wonder why grass will not take on the new grade.

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If you are backfilling near a foundation, wall, or pool, pair fill dirt with a base layer of crushed stone or gravel for drainage first, since Pittsburgh's silty clay subsoil sheds water slowly and standing moisture against a foundation causes more problems than the low spot did. This costs a little more material but saves a repair job later.

Grading and Filling in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh sits on silty clay that holds water and settles unevenly, which is exactly why so many yards here have low corners, soggy patches near foundations, or old fill that never got compacted right. Fill dirt is the fix for that, built up in lifts and compacted so it does not sink again in a year. With Pittsburgh's hillside grading and older housing stock, backfilling around foundations, retaining walls, and pool decks is a common call. It is not for growing anything, it is for getting the ground where you need it before topsoil goes on top.

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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Is fill dirt the same as topsoil?

No, fill dirt is subsoil, screened of rocks and debris, used to raise grade or backfill. It has no organic content and nothing grows in it well. Topsoil goes on top as a finishing layer once your grade is set. Most Pittsburgh jobs use fill dirt to build up, then cap with a few inches of topsoil where planting is planned.

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How many cubic yards do I need to fill a low spot in my yard?

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at 6 inches deep. Measure your low area in square feet, decide how deep you need to fill it, usually 6 to 12 inches, and calculate from there. A 200 square foot low spot at 6 inches needs roughly 4 cubic yards, plus a bit extra for compaction settling.

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When is the best time to bring in fill dirt in Pittsburgh?

Fill dirt jobs are driven by the project, not the season, so you can order any time the ground is not frozen or saturated. Between last frost around May 10 and first frost around Oct 10 gives the most workable window, since Pittsburgh's clay soil gets heavy and hard to compact when it is soaked or frozen solid.

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Can the delivery truck access a tight urban lot or steep driveway?

Most Pittsburgh lots, including narrow city streets and sloped driveways common in this area, work fine as long as there is clear truck access to the drop point. Let us know about tight turns, low clearance, or steep grades when you order so delivery goes in the right spot the first time.

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Should I get fill dirt or a compactable gravel base for backfilling around my foundation?

Fill dirt works for general backfill and raising grade away from structures, but right against a foundation or wall, a gravel base handles drainage better since Pittsburgh's silty clay holds water. Many jobs use gravel near the structure and fill dirt for the broader grade beyond it.

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