How to Add Fill to Empty Lot

There's no reason to remove the grass because you'd also be taking existing dirt away assuming someone is using a bobcat and not by hand. To add, if you're building on the area where the dirt will go, they will likely be adding more dirt and grading it depending on how high it needs to be for the base foundation. Honestly, i'd just have the contractor do it all at one time and not even worry about it now.

If you are planning to build on top of the fill, remove the top 4" of grass and dirt prior to adding fill. If not once the vegetation dies and decomposes it can cause voids or gaps in the soil.


These voids or gaps can cause foundation issues in the future.

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I'm getting the dirt for free from a friend who works in commercial construction and would otherwise be getting rid of it.

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Is it "select fill"? That's what you need for a building pad.