Choosing Fill Dirt:
Questions to Ask Before Delivery

Start With Your Project

Fill Dirt Pro connects properties with material from local excavation projects, including pool digs. Tell us your intended use, volume and location. We discuss available material and delivery details with you before scheduling.

What Does “Clean Fill” Mean?

“Clean fill” describes a material requirement, not a conclusion you can draw from a photo. Review the available material and ask your project team which soil properties or documentation the job requires. Confirm those requirements before agreeing to a load.

Look for Visible Problems

Discuss the expected material before it arrives. Trash, wood, metal or other unexpected debris are reasons to raise a concern. Appearance and smell alone cannot prove that soil is free of contamination; do not treat a visual check as a substitute for required testing.

Match the Soil to Its Intended Use

A yard fill, planting bed, drainage layer and structural pad can have different requirements. Ask your project team to define the needed soil properties and compaction plan. Available excavation soil should not be assumed suitable for engineered fill or every drainage application.

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