• Rochester NH Fill Dirt Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
Rochester 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
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, and most jobs run 6 to 12 inches depending on how much grade you are correcting. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing, since running short mid-project means a second delivery and a delay in compaction. For anything over a few yards, it is worth double checking your math against a calculator before you order.

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

Rochester Fill Dirt Delivery

Rochester 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.
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, and most jobs run 6 to 12 inches depending on how much grade you are correcting. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order by the cubic yard rather than guessing, since running short mid-project means a second delivery and a delay in compaction. For anything over a few yards, it is worth double checking your math against a calculator before you order.

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 Rochester Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
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
scott fisher
scott fisher

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as pro...

Read full review

I contacted Mulch Mound for #57 river rocks and it was easy and fast to get a delivery right before the holiday weekend. Stone was delivered as promised and place exactly where I asked. Excellent service! I will be ordering mulch next!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill jobs finish with a cap of topsoil once the fill is compacted, since fill dirt itself will not support grass or planting. If the finished grade needs to shed water away from a foundation, a layer of gravel underneath or a French drain alongside is worth planning before the fill goes in. Straw or erosion matting helps hold a fresh cap in place if rain moves in before you seed.

Rochester Soil Delivery
Rochester Mulch Delivery
Map of the fill dirt delivery area around Rochester, New Hampshire

Service area

Areas we deliver fill dirt in Rochester, New Hampshire

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fill dirt is structural, not a growing medium, so never skip compaction thinking the ground will settle on its own. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one before adding the next. In Rochester's sandy loam areas, uncompacted fill can keep settling for two or three winters as freeze and thaw cycles work through it, which shows up as dips near foundations or walkways long after the job looked finished.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is ordering fill and skipping the topsoil cap when the area needs any grass or planting. Fill dirt has no organic matter and won't support root growth on its own. Plan for a 4 to 6 inch topsoil layer over the compacted fill before seeding, and time that final step for spring or early fall so grass has a real chance to establish before Rochester's first frost around October 10.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you are filling a large low spot, it often makes sense to combine fill dirt with a base layer of coarser material like crushed gravel for drainage, especially given Rochester's fast draining sandy loam that can still pond in clay pockets left over from old construction fill. This keeps water from collecting under the finished grade and reduces the odds of future settling around the compacted fill.

Grading and Filling in Rochester

Rochester sits on sandy loam over old glacial deposits, which drains fast but also settles unevenly if you fill a low spot with whatever is on hand. Fill dirt gives you a consistent, compactable base instead of a mix of loam, roots, and rocks that shifts over a few winters. With frost reaching well into the ground before the May 5 thaw, unsettled fill will heave and crack anything built on top of it. Builders here use it to bring foundations and pool decks up to grade before the sandy loam ever gets touched.

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

Is fill dirt the same as topsoil?

No. Fill dirt is subsoil, screened of debris but stripped of the organic matter that lets things grow. It is meant to raise grade and provide a stable base, not to plant into. Most projects cap fill dirt with a layer of real topsoil once the fill is compacted and the grade is set.

Answer

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, decide how deep you need to build it up, usually 6 to 12 inches, and order accordingly. For a 300 square foot area at 6 inches, that runs close to 6 cubic yards.

Answer

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

Fill dirt work is driven by the project, not the season, since it goes below grade either way. That said, avoid working frozen or saturated ground between late fall and the May 5 thaw, since you cannot compact properly in those conditions. Late spring through early fall gives the most workable soil for compaction.

Answer

Can the delivery truck reach my backyard or does it have to dump at the curb?

It depends on your access, driveway width, gate clearance, and ground softness near the drop site. Let us know what the truck will be dealing with when you schedule, and clear the path beforehand. Areas near the Cocheco River flats can have softer ground that affects where a loaded truck can safely park.

Answer

Should I use fill dirt or gravel to build up a low area?

Fill dirt is the right call for straightforward grade raising and backfill where drainage isn't a major issue, and it costs less to move in volume than gravel. If the area collects water or sits near a foundation that needs drainage, a gravel base under a fill dirt cap works better than fill alone. Tell us the project and we can help you figure out which fits.

More delivery around Rochester, New Hampshire

All Rochester, New Hampshire landscape supply