Work it out first
How much do you need?
Measure the area, pick the depth and this gives you the cubic metres. Order that amount and you are done in one trip instead of two.
That is about half a trailer load. Order a touch over rather than under, a second trip costs more than the extra scoop.
We load by the scoop: one scoop is about 0.33 m³, three make a cubic metre, and a scoop and a half is 0.5 m³.
What depth should I use?
Depth is where most people get it wrong. These are the numbers we give over the counter.
- Topping up an existing garden bed
- 25 – 50 mm
- Mulching around plants and trees
- 50 – 75 mm
- A new garden bed
- 200 – 300 mm
- Levelling or top dressing a lawn
- 10 – 20 mm
Trailer or truck?
- 1 cubic metre = 1.5 trailers
- 2 cubic metres = 3 trailers
- 3 cubic metres = 4.5 trailers
- 4 cubic metres = 6 trailers
Past about three cubic metres it is usually cheaper to have it delivered than to make five trips. See the delivery options.
Pricing and enquiries
Odd-shaped area? Ring us.
Give the yard a ring and we will price it for the amount you actually need, including delivery to your suburb. Free 2 hour trailer use if you would rather cart it yourself.
222 Barrington St, Bibra Lake WA 6163 · Open 7 days