Unscreened bulk soil at the right price. The budget option when you need volume and the job doesn't call for a screened product. Good for fill, rough grading, and large-scale landscaping where cost per yard matters.
Topsoil is the upper layer of ground soil. What we carry is the general unscreened version. That means it hasn't been processed to remove debris, small roots, or clumps. It's raw excavated material from the top layer of the ground. See all dirt products we stock.
That's not a defect. It's a feature when you need a lot of dirt and you're not finishing a surface that shows. Fill, rough grade, backfill a trench, build up a low section of yard. Topsoil does all of that at a better price than screened products.
Contractors in DeQuincy and Iowa, LA call us when they're moving serious volume. Paying screened prices on fill that'll be covered makes no sense. This is the smarter buy for those jobs.
Common UsesWhen to Use Topsoil
Rough Grading
Establish your elevation before adding finish material. No point paying screened prices when you're covering it anyway. This is the move for new construction lots and site prep work.
Yard Fill
Low spots, wash-outs, and uneven ground around your home. It fills the volume fast. Once it settles, you can topdress with screened soil or sandy loam if you're seeding or sodding on top.
Backfill
Backfilling utility trenches, fence post holes, and foundation excavations. It compacts into these situations well enough for non-structural applications. It's what most residential contractors in Sulphur and Westlake use.
Large Landscaping
Homeowners doing big yard renovations, large garden areas, or whole-property soil restoration use it to move the most volume at the best price. Put screened soil or sandy loam on the top layer if you need plants to thrive.
Elevation Work
Building up a section of your property, creating a berm, or adding elevation around a building? This material is your base layer. Stack it, compact it, and finish the surface with whatever the application calls for.
Pre-Sod Prep Base
Lay down bulk soil to bring your grade up, then cap with screened soil or sandy loam before the sod goes down. You get the fill volume at the cheaper price and a quality growing layer on top. I see this on projects all over Moss Bluff and Carlyss.
General fill, rough grading, backfill, and large-volume landscaping. Any job where the material is getting covered. It's the budget option when you need volume. Not what you want for the final surface layer where plants go in.
Can I grow grass on unscreened soil?
You can seed or sod on top of it, but results vary. Debris and root fragments interfere with establishment. I'd use unscreened for the bulk fill and cap the top 2-3 inches with screened topsoil or sandy loam before seeding. Savings on volume. Quality where the roots need it.
How much do I need for my yard?
Use the calculator above or call us with your yard dimensions. For 6-inch fill depth, a 1,500 square foot area takes roughly 28 cubic yards. A tandem axle truck carries 12-15 tons, which is 8-10 cubic yards. Most average yards take 3-5 loads.
What's the difference between this and fill dirt?
Topsoil comes from the upper layer of ground. It has organic matter and nutrients, even unscreened. Fill dirt is lower-layer clay and subsoil with little organic content. Costs a bit more than fill dirt but performs better under landscaping. Fill dirt is strictly for structural fill and compaction.
Do you deliver next day in Lake Charles?
Yes. We deliver across all of Calcasieu Parish: Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Prien, Carlyss, Iowa, Vinton, and DeQuincy. Orders before noon usually go out the same afternoon. Later orders run first thing the next morning.
Not Sure Which Soil?
We can tell you which product fits your job and how much you need. Just call and describe what you're doing.
Mon-Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Know What You're BuyingUnscreened vs. Screened
The screened version goes through a mechanical screen that removes roots, debris, and oversized material. It's clean, consistent, and ready to plant in. It costs more.
The unscreened version is raw. You may get small roots, occasional debris, and variable texture load to load. It's fine for fill and grading. It's not what you want if you're finishing a visible garden bed or laying a fine lawn.
The right call is simple. If the material is going to be covered, use the unscreened product and save the money. If it's the final surface layer where you're growing something, step up to screened.
Free estimate. Bulk delivery across Calcasieu Parish. Next-day on most orders before noon. The budget-smart choice for fill and large-volume landscaping.
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