Resources & Guides
Everything you need to know about fill dirt, topsoil, structural fill, delivery, and project planning. 31 free guides written by professionals with 10+ years in the dirt delivery business.
How-To Guides
Dump Truck Load Sizes Explained: 10, 16, 18 & 20 Yard Loads
Understanding dump truck sizes helps you choose the right delivery option and estimate costs for your fill dirt project.
Read guide →How to Prepare for Fill Dirt Delivery (Complete Guide)
A little preparation before your fill dirt arrives saves time, money, and headaches. Here's your complete checklist.
Read guide →How Much Fill Dirt Do I Need? (Calculator + Yard Estimates)
Getting the quantity right saves money and prevents project delays. Here's how to calculate exactly how many cubic yards your project needs.
Read guide →Free Fill Dirt Near Me: Where to Find It & What to Know
Free fill dirt exists — but it's not always free in the ways that matter. Here's where to find it, when it's fine to use, and when paying for clean fill saves you money in the long run.
Read guide →How to Compact Fill Dirt Properly (Equipment & Techniques)
Dumping 18 yards of fill dirt into a hole and calling it done is how you end up with a cracked driveway two years later. Proper compaction is the difference between stable ground and an expensive repair -- here is exactly how to do it right.
Read guide →How to Level a Yard with Fill Dirt (Step-by-Step Guide)
An uneven yard is more than an eyesore — it sends water toward your foundation, kills your mower blades, and turns every rainstorm into a swamp. Here is exactly how to fix it, from someone who has delivered the dirt for thousands of leveling projects across DFW and Denver.
Read guide →How Deep Should Topsoil Be for Grass? (Lawn Establishment Guide)
The difference between a lawn that thrives and one that dies in the first summer usually comes down to what is underneath it. Here is how deep your topsoil layer actually needs to be.
Read guide →How to Fix Yard Drainage Problems with Fill Dirt & Grading
Standing water against your foundation is not a landscaping problem. It is a structural threat. Here is how to diagnose where the water is going wrong and fix it with the right combination of fill dirt, grading, and drainage infrastructure.
Read guide →Clay Soil Problems in Texas: What Every Homeowner Should Know
Texas sits on some of the most reactive clay soil in the country. If you own a home in DFW, understanding how that soil moves -- and what you can do about it -- is worth more than any foundation repair warranty.
Read guide →First Time Ordering Dirt Delivery? Here's What to Expect
Most people have never ordered a truckload of dirt before their first project demands it. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you text us to the moment a 10-yard pile is sitting in your driveway — and what to do next.
Read guide →Best Time of Year to Order Fill Dirt (Seasonal Guide)
After moving over a million yards of dirt across DFW and Denver, we can tell you exactly when to order for the best prices, fastest delivery, and easiest workability. Here is the seasonal breakdown most contractors wish they had before their first big project.
Read guide →Project Guides
Fill Dirt for Pool Removal: How Much You Need & What It Costs
Pool removal is one of the most common reasons people order fill dirt. Here's exactly how much you need, what it costs, and how to avoid settling problems.
Read guide →Fill Dirt & Gravel for French Drain Installation
French drains fail when people use the wrong material in the wrong layer. Gravel surrounds the pipe, filter fabric keeps fines out, and fill dirt caps the top. Here is the exact material breakdown per linear foot for DFW clay and Denver freeze-thaw conditions.
Read guide →Fill Dirt for Foundation Repair & Backfill in Texas
Texas clay soil moves. After foundation repair, the backfill you choose and how you manage moisture around the slab determines whether the fix holds or the cracks come back.
Read guide →What Goes Under Topsoil in Raised Garden Beds? (Fill Guide)
Filling a raised garden bed entirely with premium garden soil is one of the most expensive mistakes backyard growers make. The smarter approach uses affordable fill dirt on the bottom and quality topsoil on top, cutting your material cost by 40% or more without sacrificing a single tomato.
Read guide →Fill Dirt for Driveway Base & Repair
A driveway is only as good as what sits underneath it. Here is the layer-by-layer breakdown for building a driveway base that will not sink, crack, or wash out, whether you are pouring concrete, laying asphalt, or running a gravel drive.
Read guide →How to Fill a Sinkhole in Your Yard (Safely)
Most yard sinkholes are fixable with the right material and method, but filling one without identifying the cause first is how you end up filling the same hole three times. Here is what actually works after 10+ years and over a million yards of dirt delivered across DFW and Denver.
Read guide →Backfill for Retaining Walls: Fill Dirt & Drainage Guide
Most retaining walls that fail were backfilled wrong. Hydrostatic pressure from trapped water behind the wall is the number one killer, and the fix is selecting the right materials in the right order: drainage gravel against the wall, structural fill behind it, and a pipe at the base to move water out.
Read guide →Fill Dirt for Septic System Installation & Drain Field Repair
Septic systems require specific fill materials at every stage, from tank bedding to drain field construction to final grading. Use the wrong dirt and you risk a failed inspection, a shifting tank, or a drain field that clogs within two years.
Read guide →Using Fill Dirt for Erosion Control & Slope Stabilization
Erosion doesn't fix itself. Every rainstorm cuts the channel deeper, washes more soil off the slope, and pushes the problem closer to your foundation. Here's how to stop it with the right fill dirt, proper grading, and drainage that actually works.
Read guide →Fill Dirt for New Home Construction: A Builder's Guide
A typical 2,000-square-foot slab home needs 50 to 150 yards of fill across all phases of construction. Here is where every yard goes and what material each phase requires.
Read guide →Pricing & Cost Guides
Fill Dirt Cost in Texas (2026 Pricing Guide)
Everything you need to know about fill dirt pricing in Texas for 2026, including material costs, delivery fees, and volume discounts.
Read guide →Fill Dirt Cost in Colorado (2026 Pricing Guide)
Complete guide to fill dirt pricing in the Denver metro and Colorado Front Range for 2026.
Read guide →How Much Does Yard Leveling Cost? (2026 Price Guide)
Yard leveling costs range from $200 for a small patch to $15,000 for a full lot re-grade. Here is a field-tested breakdown of material, equipment, and labor costs so you know exactly what to budget before the first load hits the ground.
Read guide →Materials & Selection
Fill Dirt vs Topsoil: Which Do You Need? (Complete Guide)
The most common question in dirt delivery: should I order fill dirt or topsoil? The answer depends entirely on what you're doing with it.
Read guide →What Is Structural Fill? (When You Need It vs Regular Fill Dirt)
Structural fill costs twice as much as regular fill dirt. Here's when you actually need it and when standard fill is perfectly fine.
Read guide →Fill Dirt vs Sand: Which Should You Use?
Fill dirt and sand solve completely different problems. One compacts into a solid foundation, the other lets water pass straight through. Here is how to pick the right material for your project and when you actually need both.
Read guide →Topsoil vs Garden Soil vs Compost: What's the Difference?
Topsoil, garden soil, and compost are three different products that solve three different problems. Knowing which one you need before you order saves you money and keeps your project on track.
Read guide →Clean Fill Dirt vs Unscreened Fill: What's the Difference?
Clean fill dirt is screened to remove rocks, roots, and debris, giving you consistent material that compacts predictably. Unscreened fill is raw excavation material that costs less but brings real risks when used in the wrong application.
Read guide →Comparisons & Reviews
Best Fill Dirt Delivery Services in Dallas-Fort Worth (2026)
A practical comparison of fill dirt delivery companies in DFW — what each does well, what they charge, and how to pick the right one for your project.
Read guide →Best Fill Dirt Delivery Services in Denver (2026)
A comparison of fill dirt delivery companies in the Denver metro — what each offers, general pricing, and how to choose the right provider for your project.
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