Definitely, a question that we have countless clients call us about, topsoil can be tricky to calculate at the best of times. In this blog piece, we will tell you everything you need to know about calculating topsoil requirements as well as what type of topsoil to use for your next outdoor project.
How To Calculate Topsoil Requirements Without a Calculator?
Step 1: Measure the dimensions of the area you’re looking to cover in meters.
Step 2: Multiply the above measurement by the depth required.
Step 3: The cubic meters from the above calculation is the amount of top[ soil you’ll need.
Example:
If the area you’re looking to cover is 15m long, 8m wide and 20mm deep you’l need:
15 x 8 x 0.2 = 24m3
Luckily, With our new and improved topsoil calculator, you can now simply enter the measurements of the area that requires a new level of soil and our calculator will do all the hard work for you. Once you know how much topsoil you need for your project you can simply submit your details and our team can provide you with a free quote on how much this will cost, or alternatively shop top soil online on our site.
How to Use the Topsoil Calculator
Finding the perfect amount of topsoil is no simple task when planning your landscaping project make sure you take the time to make some measurements to help you when it comes to calculating the correct amount of topsoil.
To use our topsoil calculator all you need is a measuring tape and an idea of how large space is your going to need topsoil for. From there you can simply measure the space, enter the measurements into our calculator and allow us to turn these measurements into the correct tonnage you will be looking for.
Not only does this help save you time when it comes to purchasing topsoil but this also will help save you money, our calculator will ensure that minimal goes to waste and you only pay for what you need.
Our Quality Topsoil
We are proud to offer extremely high-quality topsoil available at highly competitive rates. As our topsoil has been sourced from the hills surrounding the Mendips this ensures that it is rich will all the natural nutrients that your plants need to grow.
The key benefit provided by topsoil when composed of other soil products is that it provides your garden with a suitable environment for plants to thrive. This ensures that no matter what plants you decide to grow you will always have the suitable nutrients and soil composition to get that vibrant garden that you have always dreamt about.
Available For Both Domestic & Commercial Needs
With over 50 years of experience working within the construction industry, we have built up a huge range of commercial clients who require large amounts of our quality topsoil. As a team, we believe its only right to bring our products to clients with both domestic and commercial needs. We achieve this by offering two main types of topsoil delivery services.
Bagged Topsoil
For our domestic clients, we have packaged our premium topsoil within large bags which make it simple to get find the perfect amount for your specific requirements.
Whether you planning a small scale gardening project or a large landscaping project you can truly rely on our team to provide you with a suitable amount for your specific needs and requirements.
Our bags of topsoil weigh just 20KG making it simple for you to transport the bag to your desired location and utilise it for the improvements to your garden.
Bulk Topsoil Delivery
For our Commercial clients, we have a dedicated service which enables us to deliver a large amount of topsoil right to the property where you need it. Our 4,6 or 8 wheeled lorries can hold up to 20 tonnes of topsoil which should be plenty of room for even the largest of projects, our lorries can tip this toil into any pre-existing hole making the service run smoothly and hassle-free.
Although the two methods of topsoil delivery mentioned above are our main form of business when it comes to topsoil we can also create a tailored service for your specific needs. If you wish to have topsoil delivered for your project make sure that you get in contact without a team and we can find offer you a designed service which is perfectly tailored to your specific needs and requirements.
Topsoil Depth for Different Projects:
The amount of topsoil you need as well as the depth you should lay your topsoil depends on the project you’re about to embark on. We’ve collected the most popular projects where topsoil is needed below so have a look for some general guidance:
What is the topsoil depth for a Lawn?
As a rule of thumb, for grass roots to be able to grow, you’ll need around 10-15cm of topsoil which will allow for a healthy lawn.
