Topsoil Delivery in Madison, Wisconsin: Pricing and Sizes
Bulk premium screened topsoil delivered in Madison, WI. Stone size screened. Dark brown color.
From $85.00/ton delivered, free delivery on full loads
Topsoil Delivery in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison top soil orders ship as Premium Screened Topsoil, a dark brown, screened blend delivered by the cubic yard to homes and job sites across Madison, Wisconsin. Screening pulls out large rocks, roots and clumps before the load leaves the yard, so what arrives is workable soil ready for spreading rather than raw fill dug straight from a field. Every quantity on this page is priced and measured in cubic yards, the standard unit for topsoil, never in tons.
Homeowners in Madison use this topsoil for new lawns, garden beds and general fill work, while small contractors order larger loads for grading and landscape jobs. Because the material is screened, it spreads evenly with a rake and settles well once it is watered in.
Best Uses for Topsoil in Madison Yards
Dark brown, screened topsoil works for most jobs that call for clean fill dirt rather than a soil blend built for containers. In Madison yards it is commonly used for:
- Leveling low spots and settled areas of lawn before reseeding or laying sod
- Building up raised garden beds and blending with compost for planting rows
- Filling in around new sod, trees and shrubs so roots have loose soil to establish in
- Grading a yard to route water away from a foundation or patio
or a garden soil blend mixed in on top for vegetable beds.
How Much Topsoil You Need for Your Project
Topsoil is ordered by the cubic yard, and getting the quantity right starts with the size and depth of the area you are filling. Multiply the length of the area in feet by the width in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A 10 by 10 foot bed filled 4 inches deep works out to a little over one cubic yard.
For an exact number without doing the math by hand, use the topsoil calculator to enter your dimensions and get a cubic yard total before you order.
Delivery and Lead Times in Madison
Delivery to Madison is scheduled by order size. Orders starting at 3 cubic yards ship in 1 to 2 business days and carry a delivery fee. Step up to 8 cubic yards or more and delivery moves to same or next day, still with a delivery fee attached. Order 15 cubic yards or more and delivery is free, with no separate charge added to the load.
Trucks drop the load in a driveway or another accessible spot on the property. Confirm a clear path and enough room for the truck to unload before the delivery window arrives.
Topsoil Pricing Notes for Madison
Pricing for Premium Screened Topsoil in Madison is set per cubic yard and drops as the order size grows. A 3 cubic yard order runs $197 per cubic yard. At 8 cubic yards the rate falls to $110 per cubic yard. At 15 cubic yards and up, the bulk rate is $85 per cubic yard with free delivery included. This product is never sold or measured by weight: topsoil is priced and measured by the cubic yard from the smallest load to the largest.
Ordering Topsoil in Madison
To order, pick the cubic yard quantity your project needs, enter a Wisconsin delivery address, and review the delivered price before you check out. Larger orders bring a lower per cubic yard rate and, at 15 cubic yards, free delivery, so it often pays to combine projects into a single load rather than ordering twice.
Madison shoppers comparing soil products across the state can start at Premium Screened Topsoil in Wisconsin to see how pricing and availability compare beyond Madison.
About Premium Screened Topsoil
Premium Screened Topsoil is a dark brown, screened soil sold by the cubic yard rather than bagged or sold by weight. The screening process strips out large rocks, roots, clumps and construction debris before the load goes out, leaving a soil that is loose, consistent and ready to spread without extra prep work on site. At roughly 2,200 pounds per cubic yard, it is heavier and denser than bagged potting mixes but still light enough to shovel, rake and spread by hand for smaller jobs.
In Madison, this topsoil performs well as a leveling and fill material under new sod, grass seed and garden beds. Its fine, screened texture means it settles evenly rather than leaving air pockets or clumps that create low spots once the ground compacts. It works on its own for grading and fill, and it blends easily with compost or a bagged garden soil mix for vegetable and flower beds that need more organic content than raw topsoil provides.
Because it ships loose by the cubic yard, this topsoil suits mid to large jobs, from filling a single raised bed to leveling an entire yard, more efficiently than buying multiple bags. It holds its structure well once spread and watered in, without the heavy clay content that makes some raw fill dirt hard to work.
What Premium Screened Topsoil costs in Madison
Local Madison yards quote premium screened topsoil by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. Pricing in Madison starts at $85 per ton on full-truck loads, which works out to roughly $94 per cubic yard at the typical density of 2200 lb per yard. A ton of this material spreads across about 98 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run. Stacked against the rest of WI, this market is a touch above the state average for premium screened topsoil.
How crews use Premium Screened Topsoil in Madison
In and around Madison, premium screened topsoil shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is planting bed gravel, often on rural drives and acreage projects in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is erosion control, which we see across longer driveways and outbuilding work on partial-truck deliveries. Most Madison loads land in the 4 to 8 ton range, with full trucks on the books for larger pads and drives.
Delivery day in Madison
A typical Madison drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. Standard lead time on this lane is 24-48h, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
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Delivered pricing in Madison
| Order size | Price / ton | Delivery fee | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ tons | $197 | $221 | 1-2 business days |
| 8+ tons | $110 | $119 | Same/next day |
| 15+ tons | $85.00 | Included | Free delivery |
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What is Premium Screened Topsoil made of?
Premium Screened Topsoil is a dark brown, screened blend with large rocks, roots and clumps removed before it leaves the yard. It is sold by the cubic yard rather than bagged, and it arrives ready to spread rather than needing to be sifted or picked through on site. It works as clean fill and a growing base for lawns, beds and grading jobs.
How many cubic yards of topsoil do I need?
Multiply the length of the area in feet by the width in feet, then by the depth in inches, and divide by 324. That gives you cubic yards. A small garden bed a few inches deep often needs a fraction of a cubic yard, while leveling a yard or filling a large bed can call for several cubic yards. The topsoil calculator on this site turns those dimensions into an exact number.
What size delivery loads are available in Madison?
Loads start at 3 cubic yards and scale up from there, with pricing breaks at 3, 8 and 15 cubic yards. Smaller orders work for a single garden bed or small repair job, while larger loads suit full yard grading or a landscaping project spread across several beds. Pick the cubic yard total that matches your project rather than rounding down.
How fast can topsoil be delivered in Madison?
Orders of 3 cubic yards or more typically arrive in 1 to 2 business days. Ordering 8 cubic yards or more moves delivery up to same or next day in most cases. At 15 cubic yards, delivery is free and scheduled the same way as the other tiers. Exact timing can shift with truck availability and the delivery address.
Is there a delivery fee for small topsoil orders?
Yes. Orders below 8 cubic yards carry a delivery fee on top of the per cubic yard price. That fee steps down once an order reaches 8 cubic yards, and it drops to nothing at 15 cubic yards, where delivery is free. Ordering closer to that 15 cubic yard mark often lowers the total cost per cubic yard delivered.
Can topsoil be used for both lawns and garden beds?
Yes. Screened topsoil works as fill and a leveling base under new sod or grass seed, and it also works in raised garden beds once it is blended with compost or a garden soil mix. On its own it is better suited to fill and grading than to container planting, which usually calls for a lighter, blended soil.
Does this topsoil contain rocks or debris?
No. The screening process removes large rocks, roots, clumps and other debris before the topsoil is loaded for delivery. What arrives is a consistent, dark brown soil that spreads easily with a rake or shovel. Screening does not remove every small stone, but it eliminates the large material that would otherwise get in the way of spreading or planting.
What is the price per cubic yard for topsoil in Madison?
Pricing drops as the order grows. A 3 cubic yard order is $197 per cubic yard, an 8 cubic yard order is $110 per cubic yard, and orders of 15 cubic yards or more drop to $85 per cubic yard with free delivery included. All pricing is measured and charged by the cubic yard, not by weight.