Fill Dirt
Fill Dirt delivered direct from local quarries to 50 US cities. Bulk pricing from $18/yard on full-load orders. Same-day delivery in most metros, free delivery on 16+ yard loads.
About Fill Dirt
Fill Dirt is a soil & dirt material with a typical density of 2200 lbs per cubic yard. Screened, ready-to-spread material for new lawns, garden beds, raised planters, grading low spots, and filling around foundations.
A typical residential order is 3-8 yards; full-load contractor orders run 16-24 yards. We deliver in tandem-axle dump trucks (10-16 yard capacity) or tri-axles (16-24 yard capacity). Pricing varies with regional quarry proximity, load size, and current diesel; full-load delivery typically saves 15-20% over partial loads.
Specifications
- Category
- Soil & Dirt
- Typical size
- N/A, sold by volume
- Color
- Brown
- Density
- 2200 lb/yd³ · 1.10 tons per cubic yard
- Sold by
- The yard
- Order minimum
- 1 yard (bag drop) · 4 yards (truck load)
- Full-load discount
- 16+ yards, typical 15-20% off list
- Delivery window
- Same-day on orders before 11 AM in most metros · 24-48h standard
- Free delivery threshold
- 16+ yards within the standard service radius
Coverage: how much Fill Dirt do you need?
Quick reference: square feet covered by one yard at common spread depths. For exact tonnage, plug your dimensions into the material calculator.
Best uses for Fill Dirt
How to install Fill Dirt
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Test & prep
Compact subsoil if filling; uncompacted fill settles unevenly.
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2
Spread in lifts
4-6" lifts, lightly tamped between, prevents future settlement.
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3
Finish grade
Crown away from structures; rake smooth before seeding or planting.
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4
Water in
A light watering helps the soil bond and consolidates the first inch.
Comparable materials
Where we source Fill Dirt
We source Fill Dirt from local quarries within the delivery region, typically inside a 50-mile radius. Short hauls mean lower delivery cost for you and a smaller diesel footprint per yard.
Every load is weighed at the source and the ticket travels with the truck, so you get exact tonnage, not estimates. Quality varies by quarry; we work with operators whose product meets state DOT spec for the applications we recommend.
Why bulk delivery saves money
On a per-ton basis, retail bag pricing lands at about three times the bulk truck rate once you add up tax, the haul home in a passenger vehicle, and the bag waste. At our delivered range of $18 to $25 per yard, a 5 yard homeowner order saves hundreds versus the bagged equivalent at typical retail. A residential project usually runs 3 to 8 yards, which fits one tandem-axle truck and one drop. Contractors stepping up to 16 yards or more unlock our full-truck rate, which is generally 15 to 20 percent below the partial-load price. Bulk also wins on time: one delivery beats 20 trips to the rack, and the driver places the load where you want it instead of a parking-lot pallet.
Ordering Fill Dirt from MyGravelBuddy
Send your ZIP and a target load size; the quote, freight, and lead time come back the same hour during business days. Confirm the tonnage and the drop location, and we lock the truck on the schedule, typically 24 to 48 hours out for in-area orders. Payment clears, dispatch sends the window the night before, and the driver calls when the truck leaves the scale. Get a Fill Dirt quote
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