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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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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

Fill dirt is sold by the cubic yard, and one yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, less if you're going deeper. Most fill jobs run 6 to 12 inches, so a 200 square foot low spot at 8 inches deep runs a little under 5 yards. Measure the full area you're raising, not just the visible low point, since fill projects almost always spread wider than expected once you start grading.

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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Summerville Fill Dirt Delivery

Summerville 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.
Fadi Nofal
Fadi Nofal
Google Review

I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was r...

Fill dirt is sold by the cubic yard, and one yard covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, less if you're going deeper. Most fill jobs run 6 to 12 inches, so a 200 square foot low spot at 8 inches deep runs a little under 5 yards. Measure the full area you're raising, not just the visible low point, since fill projects almost always spread wider than expected once you start grading.

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 Summerville Folks

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to...

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I recently ordered from mulch mound and was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the experience. The entire process, from placing the order to delivery was seamless and efficient. The mulch arrived exactly on time, and the quality exceeded my expectations. The color was rich and consistent, and I received more than enough to complete my project with proper coverage and packing.

Customer service was equally outstanding. Communication was clear, and the team was responsive and professional throughout. It’s rare to find a company that delivers both a high-quality product and excellent service, but mulch mound did just that.

Highly recommended, and I wouldn’t hesitate to order from them again.

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Marie Pace

I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on...

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I couldn't be happier with the speed and quality of the mulch delivery service of Mulch Mound. Every detail from ordering, to communication with on time delivery, to perfect product placement was amazing. I needed more and I got it within 2 hours! I'm never doing this with bags again.

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. ...

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We had a great experience today. This was our first time using Mulch Mound, and I found the price competitive and the online ordering very easy. We are impressed with the quality of the mulch, too! It is covering well - a great value!

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Complete Your Outdoor Project

Fill dirt does the structural work, but it's not meant to grow anything, so most jobs cap it with a few inches of topsoil once the grade is set. If you're building up around a foundation or pool deck, a layer of gravel underneath can help with drainage before the fill goes in. Either pairs naturally with a fill order once you know your final grade.

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Mulch Mound Pro Tip

In Summerville's sandy loam, fill dirt actually compacts more predictably than it would in heavier clay soils, but it still needs to go down in 6 to 8 inch lifts with each one compacted before adding the next. Skipping this and dumping it all at once is the number one reason people see settling and sunken spots a year later, especially around pool decks and foundation backfill where the ground gets walked on or loaded early.

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Fill dirt is not a growing medium, it's screened subsoil meant to raise and support, so don't plant directly into it. Cap the compacted fill with 4 to 6 inches of real topsoil before seeding or sodding. This is especially important here since Summerville lawns already fight sandy soil for nutrients, and bare fill dirt will make that worse, not better.

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If you're both raising a low area and finishing it with grass or beds, order fill and topsoil together rather than in two separate deliveries. It saves a second trip charge and lets you sequence the job properly, fill and compact first, topsoil second, without a delivery truck sitting idle waiting on your schedule between loads.

Grading and Filling in Summerville

Summerville sits at just 43 feet of elevation with sandy loam soil that drains fast on the surface but can still leave low areas that pond after the region's heavy summer downpours. Builders and homeowners here regularly bring in fill to raise pool decks, level ground before a shed pad, or build up areas around foundations that were graded too low to begin with. Because the native soil is sandy, fill dirt compacts differently than it would in a clay heavy area, so getting the lift thickness and compaction right matters more than usual. This is a structural fix, not a garden amendment, and most jobs around here need it before the finish material goes down.

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 level my backyard for a shed or patio?

Yes, that's one of the most common uses. You'll want to compact it in 6 to 8 inch lifts as you build up the grade, then let it settle before setting a shed base or pavers on top. In Summerville's sandy soil, compaction is fairly straightforward, but skipping it leads to shifting under the structure.

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How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for a low spot in my yard?

One cubic yard covers about 54 square feet at 6 inches deep. Measure the length and width of the low area, multiply for square footage, then divide by 54 for a 6 inch fill, or by 27 if you need a full foot of depth. Round up slightly to cover uneven spots.

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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 takes on moisture and traffic. Place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each one with a plate compactor or hand tamper before adding the next. This matters even more around foundations and pool decks where you can't afford uneven settling later.

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Where on my property can the fill dirt be dropped off?

Delivery is scheduled at checkout, and you tell us where on the property to place the load, whether that's a driveway, side yard, or as close to the work area as the truck can get. Just make sure the path is clear and wide enough for a delivery truck, and let us know about any low hanging branches or tight gates ahead of time.

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

Fill dirt is the right choice for the structural part of the job, raising grade, backfilling, or building up before anything else goes down. It's not meant to grow plants in directly. If the final surface needs to support grass or garden beds, cap the compacted fill with a layer of topsoil once your grade is set.

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