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.

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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 depending on how much grade you're correcting. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order in cubic yards from there. For deeper fills, plan on compacting in lifts rather than dumping it all at once.

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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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.

We had a great experience with mulch mound! Our mulch arrived when we requested. The delivery fee was so reasonable. We’ll use them again for sure!

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 depending on how much grade you're correcting. Measure the low area in square feet, decide your target depth, and order in cubic yards from there. For deeper fills, plan on compacting in lifts rather than dumping it all at once.

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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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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Most fill dirt jobs finish with a cap of topsoil once the grading and compaction are done, especially if grass or beds are going back on top. Some Tulsa customers also order sand for drainage layers near foundations before backfilling. If you're leveling a yard, a load of topsoil right after the fill saves a second delivery call.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fill dirt is a structural material, not something you plant into. In Tulsa's clay heavy ground, place it in 6 to 8 inch lifts and compact each layer before adding the next, especially near foundations or pool decks. Skipping compaction means the ground keeps settling for a year or more, which shows up as cracks in patios or low spots reappearing right where you just fixed them. Rent a plate compactor for anything over a few inches deep.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

A common mistake is filling right up to the finish grade and expecting to plant straight into it. Fill dirt has no organic matter and compacts hard, so grass and roots struggle in it. Always cap the compacted fill with several inches of topsoil before seeding or sodding, and keep that layer separate rather than mixing it into the fill during grading.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If you're backfilling a large low spot, order fill dirt for the bulk of the volume and save topsoil for just the top few inches. This keeps cost down since fill dirt is priced for structural use, not for growing, and there's no benefit to using a finer material where compaction and stability matter more than soil quality.

Grading and Filling in Tulsa

Tulsa's clay and sandy soil doesn't drain evenly, so low areas around foundations and along fence lines tend to hold water after the spring rains that run through until the April 1 last frost. Fill dirt gives you a stable base to correct that grade before the ground freezes or before a summer build season gets underway. With Tulsa sitting around 700 feet elevation and a lot of older neighborhoods on uneven lots, backfilling around pools, additions, and low corners is a routine job here, not a rare one. This is subsoil for structure, not for planting, so it needs to be capped once the grading work is done.

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 whole backyard in Tulsa?

Yes, fill dirt is the right material for building up low areas across a yard, but it needs to be spread and compacted in 6 to 8 inch lifts rather than dumped and left. Once you reach your target grade, cap it with topsoil before seeding or sodding, since fill dirt alone won't support grass.

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How many cubic yards do I need to fill a 300 square foot low spot?

At 6 inches deep, one cubic yard covers about 54 square feet, so 300 square feet needs roughly 5.5 cubic yards. If you're going deeper, say 10 inches, plan closer to 9 to 10 cubic yards and expect to compact it in stages rather than one pour.

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Do I need to compact fill dirt before building on it?

Yes, especially near foundations, pool decks, or patios. Uncompacted fill settles unevenly over months or years, which cracks concrete and creates new low spots. Spread it in lifts of 6 to 8 inches and compact each one, using a plate compactor for anything beyond a small touch up area.

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Where will the delivery truck place the fill dirt on my property?

The truck places the load as close to your marked drop spot as driveway and yard access allow. Clear the path beforehand and let us know at checkout if access is tight, since our trucks need reasonable clearance to dump the material where you need it.

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Should I order fill dirt or topsoil for backfilling around my foundation?

Fill dirt is the right choice for backfilling around foundations since it's a structural subsoil meant to be compacted, not a growing medium. Topsoil costs more and isn't built for compaction, so save it for the top few inches if grass or plants are going in over the fill.material used only where something needs to grow.We recommend fill dirt for the bulk of the job and topsoil only for the cap.

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