• Twin Falls ID Fill Dirt Delivery - Mulch Mound
1 1
Twin Falls 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most structural fill jobs here call for 6 to 12 inches depending on how much you are raising the grade. If you are backfilling a foundation or building up a low yard before topsoil, measure the area and the depth you need, then order in cubic yards rather than guessing by the bag.

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

Twin Falls Fill Dirt Delivery

Twin Falls 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.
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully
Google Review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I c...

One cubic yard of fill dirt covers about 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth, and most structural fill jobs here call for 6 to 12 inches depending on how much you are raising the grade. If you are backfilling a foundation or building up a low yard before topsoil, measure the area and the depth you need, then order in cubic yards rather than guessing by the bag.

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 Twin Falls Folks

4.7
out of 5 based on 137 reviews
Google Reviews
Ryan Cully
Ryan Cully

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wan...

Read full review

First time going with this company for mulch and it was an efficient process from start to finish. Website was easy—I told them exactly where I wanted the mulch put on my driveway, and it was delivered perfectly when I got home from work the next day. Best deal around when I compared it to competitors and I will definitely be becoming back.

Google Review
Lindsay Mangan
Lindsay Mangan

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will de...

Read full review

Wonderful experience! They put the mulch exactly where we wanted. This mulch spread very easily and didn’t have the usual “mulch smell.” We will definitely use again!

Google Review

Complete Your Outdoor Project

Most fill jobs around Twin Falls finish with a cap of topsoil once the structural fill is compacted, especially if grass or landscaping is going in on top. If drainage is a concern near a foundation, some gravel underneath the fill helps water move away from the structure instead of sitting against it.

Twin Falls Soil Delivery
Twin Falls Mulch Delivery
Map of the fill dirt delivery area around Twin Falls, Idaho

Service area

Areas we deliver fill dirt in Twin Falls, Idaho

See All Locations
Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Fill dirt should go down in lifts of 6 to 8 inches, with each layer compacted before the next one goes on top. Skipping compaction is the number one reason people see sunken spots along a foundation or driveway edge a year or two later. If you are filling more than a foot of depth anywhere on your Twin Falls property, rent a plate compactor rather than relying on rain and time to settle it, especially with our dry summers.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

Do not confuse fill dirt with topsoil. This is subsoil meant to build structure and raise grade, not to grow anything in. If your project ends with grass, garden beds, or anything planted, cap the compacted fill with 4 to 6 inches of actual topsoil. Trying to plant directly into fill dirt in Twin Falls silt loam country usually ends with poor drainage and stunted roots.

Mulch Mound Pro Tip

If your project is large, like regrading a low yard or building up a pad before a shed, order fill dirt and topsoil together and have them delivered separately so you are not paying to move material twice. It also helps to rough grade the fill layer before the topsoil truck arrives, since topsoil spreads more evenly over a surface that is already close to your finished grade.

Grading and Filling in Twin Falls

Twin Falls sits at 3,745 feet on ground that shifts between silt loam topsoil and the harder basalt subsoil typical of the Magic Valley, and that combination means low areas near foundations or along the canyon rim can hold water or settle unevenly if they are filled with the wrong material. Fill dirt gives you a stable structural base for building up grade before you cap it with real topsoil. It is not a growing medium, so it will not compact the way loose garden soil does, which is exactly the point when you are leveling ground near Shoshone Falls area properties or backfilling a pool wall. People here use it most for foundation work and raising yards that pool up during spring runoff.

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

What exactly is fill dirt and can I use it for landscaping in Twin Falls?

Fill dirt is subsoil from excavation sites, screened to remove rocks and debris. It is meant for structural work like raising grade or backfilling foundations, not for growing plants. If your project includes lawn or garden beds, plan to cap the fill with topsoil once it is compacted.

Answer

How many cubic yards of fill dirt do I need for my yard?

One cubic yard covers roughly 54 square feet at a 6 inch depth. Measure the square footage of your low spot or backfill area, decide how deep you need to fill it, usually 6 to 12 inches for most projects, and order accordingly. For larger regrades, break the math into sections if the depth varies across the yard.

Answer

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

Fill dirt is a project driven material, not a seasonal one, so timing depends on your job rather than the calendar. That said, working before the ground freezes around early October or after it thaws past mid May gives you easier compaction, since frozen or waterlogged ground does not settle predictably.

Answer

Will the delivery truck be able to access my property?

Most residential driveways and streets in Twin Falls work fine for a standard delivery truck, but tight lots or narrow alley access near older parts of town can be a challenge. Clear a path at least as wide as a standard truck and let the crew know about any low branches, gates, or slopes ahead of the scheduled delivery.

Answer

Should I get fill dirt or topsoil for raising my yard's grade?

Use fill dirt for the bulk of the raise since it compacts into a stable base and costs less to move in volume, then finish with a few inches of topsoil on top if anything needs to grow. Using topsoil alone for a deep fill wastes material and will not compact the same way, leading to settling over time.

More delivery around Twin Falls, Idaho

All Twin Falls, Idaho landscape supply