The go-to bulk sand for jobs across Calcasieu Parish. Fill sand handles backfill, grading, trenches, and pipe bedding. Always in stock. Always affordable.
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Fill sand is our best-selling product for a reason. It handles nearly every residential and light commercial project in Calcasieu Parish. Backfilling a foundation in Lake Charles or grading a yard in Sulphur. It compacts well, drains right, and holds.
Louisiana soil conditions demand imported fill, especially near the Calcasieu River basin. Ours comes from local sources. No clay contamination. Consistent grain size. Ready to load or deliver.
One ton for a small fix. 100 tons for a commercial site. We keep it stocked year-round. Order before noon and it delivers next day anywhere in Calcasieu Parish. Browse all six sand types we carry.
Common Uses
Common Uses for Fill Sand
Foundation Backfill
Fill and compact around foundations after pouring. Provides stable support and proper drainage away from the structure. Essential for new construction in Lake Charles.
Yard Grading
Level uneven yards, fill low spots, and set proper drainage slopes. Compacts well under topsoil for a stable finished grade.
Utility Trenches
Bed and backfill water lines, sewer pipes, gas lines, and electrical conduit. Fill sand surrounds pipes evenly and holds against shifting clay.
Pipe Bedding
Create a level, compacted base for pipe installation. Distributes load evenly around the pipe. Prevents point loading that causes cracks.
Raising Elevation
Bring low-lying areas up to grade. Many properties in Southwest Louisiana sit below optimal elevation. Fill sand raises the base before topsoil and sod go down.
Site Preparation
General fill for construction pads, parking areas, and commercial site prep. The workhorse material contractors across Calcasieu Parish call for daily.
Approximately 2,700 lbs per cubic yard (1.35 tons)
Coverage
1 ton covers roughly 100 sq ft at 3 inches deep
Delivery
Next-day delivery, all of Calcasieu Parish
Minimum Order
1 cubic yard (delivery) / No minimum (pick up)
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The Go-To Sand
Why Contractors Call Us First
This is the material that moves more volume than anything else we carry. Contractors order it for backfill, grading, and site prep. Homeowners order it for leveling yards and filling low spots. Does a dozen jobs. Costs less per ton than specialty sand.
Around Lake Charles and Sulphur, the soil is mostly clay and sandy loam. Fill sand blends well with both. Compacts firm. Drains decent. Doesn't hold water the way raw clay does. I'd say half the plumbers and electricians in the parish use it for pipe bedding on every residential job.
We keep it in stock year-round. No seasonal gaps. No waiting on a barge. Call before noon and it lands on your site the next morning. That's why most contractors call about it first.
Most Popular Sand We Carry
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How to Order
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Tell Us What You Need
Call or fill out the quote form. Tell us the material, quantity, and delivery address.
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Get Your Price
We quote an all-in delivered price. No hidden fees. No fuel surcharges.
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We Deliver
Most orders placed before noon deliver the next day across Calcasieu Parish.
Fill sand is the most versatile bulk sand we carry. Lake Charles homeowners use it for grading yards and raising low spots. Contractors use it for backfill, utility trenches, and pipe bedding. It compacts well and holds a stable base.
How much do I need for backfill?
Measure the length, width, and depth of the area in feet. Multiply all three, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. One cubic yard weighs roughly 2,700 pounds or 1.35 tons. Use our calculator above for a quick estimate.
How fast can I get delivery in Calcasieu Parish?
Most orders placed before noon go out next day. We deliver to Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Prien, Carlyss, Iowa, Vinton, and DeQuincy. Later orders ship first thing the following morning.
Is it good for leveling a yard in Louisiana?
Fill sand works well for rough grading and raising low spots. For the final layer where grass will grow, top it with topsoil. Structural stability underneath, nutrient-rich soil on top. Grass grows better that way.
What is the difference between fill sand and mason sand?
Fill sand is a coarser, unprocessed sand used for structural fill, backfill, and grading. Mason sand is finer, washed, and screened for mortar, pavers, and sandboxes. Fill sand costs less per ton. Better choice for bulk volume projects.
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