Fill Dirt | Sikes Concrete

Sikes Concrete Supplies Clean Deep Earth Fill Dirt

Deep Earth, Clean Fill Dirt is a mined sub-soil, tan and brown color. Deep earth sub-soil is clean and compactable so it's clear of organic matter or rocks. As this dirt matures - organic material in the fill will leave voids under your structure.

This can cause settling to occur (damage) over time due to weight being put on top of that particular area from whatever you're using for construction! Beware contractors offering cheap fill; usually, if something seems too good to be true, then it probably isn't worth what you may think!

Contact us to find out the price per cubic yard.


BE AWARE: CHEAP FILL DIRT MIGHT SEEM LIKE A BARGAIN AT FIRST BUT THEY ARE MOST LIKELY CONTAMINATED WITH OTHER THINGS SUCH AS ROTTED PLANTS OR LEAVES UNDERNEATH

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If you've got a hole in Panama City, FL that needs to be filled, fill dirt is the best solution. Fill dirt not only fills holes but it's also affordable! The mixture of clay, sand, and root material makes for an ideal way to get rid of those pesky puddles after rainstorms or muddy spots from kids playing outside too much.

The objective is to have soil that does not compact or defy if you happened to walk on top of it. It should be able to breathe and allow airflow, drainage problems, etc. so that your structure will last for many years without the worry of settling issues or damage from organic material in the fill dirt running true, then it probably isn't worth what you may think!

The top soil has to be made up of silt, sand, and clay. How do you know if your dirt contains these? Well first, you'll need a soil test kit. A basic one like this will work, but make sure it also tests for pH and moisture levels to give you the most accurate information about what's in your dirt.

Dirt contains rocks, roots, and other organic matter that makes it more difficult to compact into a hard surface for building construction. The majority of the native soil is a combination of silt, sand, and clay with the correct ratio being 40% silt, 40% sand, and 20% clay. 


Buy sand in Bay county, FL

  • Beach fill refers to the process of placing sand on a beach where it previously eroded. It is also known as beach renourishment, beach replenishment, and beach dredge and fill. Beach fill is typically a response to coastal erosion that threatens to undermine property, buildings, and infrastructure.

  • Beach sand can be used in volleyball courts, home and backyard applications, and even in your garden soil to increase its pH level and drainage.

    Be sure first to research whether beach sand would benefit the plants in your garden and how to remove the excess salt in beach sand before applying it to the soil.

  • Fill sand is a common material used in both residential and commercial construction projects. Just as its name suggests, it’s a substance comprised of excellent particles of rock. These particles may have broken down into sand naturally over time or run through crushing machines several times. Having been sifted down to the smallest sizes, fill sand has a very high compaction rating. A slightly coarser version of it is also called PG&E sand because it’s made for utility companies such as Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to backfill trenches.

  • Mason Sand, sometimes called "mortar sand" or "masonry sand," is fine sand that has been screened and washed. It is similar to concrete sand, though crushed finer and with more uniform-sized granules.

  • It is crushed and sized for use as a road base material, an aggregate in concrete and asphalt, railroad ballast, rip-rap, or fill. It is also calcined in cement production and cut into blocks of a specific size known as "dimension stone." Dolomite's reaction with acid also makes it useful.


Top quality fill dirt in Bay County, Florida

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If your landscaping project uses fill dirt at its base, it should always be mixed with topsoil. This will ensure that new trees and shrubs have a fertile layer of soil under their roots that they can take full advantage of. The same goes for new lawns. If you are using fill dirt to create a base that will support grass, it should be mixed with topsoil so that your lawn will grow quickly and easily. The same is true if you are landscaping in a container. If your container doesn’t have enough soil, add some topsoil to give it more nutrients and water retention capabilities. This will ensure that your plants can thrive and grow quickly instead of struggling to find enough nutrients in their limited environment.

Fill dirt is not as nutrient-rich and fertile as topsoil often used on landscaping projects, which means plants will struggle to grow. If you are using fill dirt in your garden or lawn with no other layer of soil, it should be mixed with topsoil so that the roots of newly planted trees have an opportunity to take hold. This is especially important for trees that are planted in the ground. If you do not add topsoil, the roots will eventually grow down into fill dirt and be unable to grow any further.

If you are looking for top quality fill dirt in Bay County Florida. Sikes Concrete is the right choice for all your dirt, sand, concrete and construction needs. Sikes Concrete is a family-owned business that has been in the Bay County area for 50 years. We’ve grown and developed a wide variety of materials over the years, but our core business remains the same: providing products that improve your quality of life by providing you with great soil at an affordable price.

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8030 FL-77, Southport, FL 32409

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