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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.
Michelle Cooper
Michelle Cooper
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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...

At a 6 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so a 300 square foot low spot needs roughly 5 to 6 cubic yards. For deeper fills, 8 to 12 inches, plan on closer to 2 to 3 cubic yards per 100 square feet. Measure the full area you are raising and the depth needed at the deepest point, then work backward from there since fill dirt is sold 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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Raleigh Fill Dirt Delivery

Raleigh 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.
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...

At a 6 inch install depth, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so a 300 square foot low spot needs roughly 5 to 6 cubic yards. For deeper fills, 8 to 12 inches, plan on closer to 2 to 3 cubic yards per 100 square feet. Measure the full area you are raising and the depth needed at the deepest point, then work backward from there since fill dirt is sold 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 Raleigh Folks

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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...

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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!

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Rob H
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 topsoil cap, usually 2 to 4 inches, especially if grass or beds are going in on top. If you are backfilling around a pool or foundation, a layer of gravel underneath for drainage is common before the fill goes in. We can schedule both materials together so the job moves in one sequence instead of waiting on a second delivery.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Raleigh's clay loam does not forgive shortcuts on compaction. If you dump fill dirt in one thick layer, the bottom stays loose and the whole area keeps settling for a year or more, especially through wet winters. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one with a plate compactor before adding the next. It takes longer up front but saves you from a sunken patch next spring.

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A common mistake is skipping the topsoil cap because the fill dirt looks close enough to soil already. It is not, fill dirt is subsoil with the organic matter screened out, so grass seed or plants will struggle in it directly. Cap with 2 to 4 inches of real topsoil before planting anything, even if the fill dirt looks dark or workable on its own.

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If your project needs both fill dirt for grade and topsoil for planting, order them in the same delivery window rather than staggering them weeks apart. It keeps the job moving in one pass and you are not paying for two separate trips to move equipment or block driveway access twice.

Grading and Filling in Raleigh

Raleigh sits on clay loam that drains slowly and shifts as it wets and dries, which is why low areas in yards around the City of Oaks tend to stay soggy or sink further every year. Fill dirt gives you a structural base to correct that grade before anything else goes on top. It is not a growing medium, so it will not feed plants or hold nutrients, it is there to build elevation and stop water from pooling against a foundation or patio slab. Most of our Raleigh orders go toward backfilling around new pools or leveling yards before topsoil and sod.

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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What is fill dirt actually made of, is it the same as topsoil?

No, fill dirt is subsoil pulled from excavation sites and screened of rocks, roots, and debris. It has none of the organic matter or nutrients topsoil has, which is exactly why it works well for structural fill but not for growing anything directly. If plants or grass are going on top, cap it with a few inches of topsoil.

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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 a 6 inch depth. Measure the square footage of the low area and the depth at its deepest point, then divide accordingly, for example a 200 square foot spot at 6 inches needs roughly 3.7 cubic yards. Round up slightly to cover uneven grade.

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Do I need to compact fill dirt or can I just spread it and walk away?

Compact it, especially in Raleigh's clay loam where uneven settling is common. Spread it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer before adding more. Skipping this step means the ground keeps settling unevenly for a year or two, which shows up as dips near foundations, patios, or new sod.

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Where will the truck put the fill dirt on delivery day?

Wherever you specify at checkout, typically a driveway or curbside spot close to the work area. Make sure there is clear access for a full size delivery truck and let us know about anything underground you want avoided, like septic lines, since the load is heavy and dumped in one place.

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Should I get fill dirt or topsoil for backfilling around my new pool?

Fill dirt, since it is a structural material meant for building up grade and backfilling, not for growing anything. Topsoil is softer and more expensive, and it will compact poorly under weight. Use fill dirt for the bulk of the backfill and add topsoil only on top if grass or landscaping is planned around the pool edge.

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