Work out exactly how many cubic yards of topsoil a grade, seedbed, or raised bed needs — then get the delivered cost, spreading hours, and the price you should quote the customer.
topsoil needed
6.5cubic yards
Or about 176 bags (1 cu ft) ($572 bagged vs $248 bulk).
Area covered
480 sq ft
Material cost
$248
Install labor
4.7 hrs
Total direct cost
$556
Quote this job at
$794
Covers topsoil, delivery, and 4.7 crew-hours of install while protecting 30% margin ($238 gross profit).
Screened topsoil settles 10–20% after it is spread and watered in, which is why the waste allowance matters more here than with mulch. For grade work, order to finished depth plus one inch — coming back for a second half-yard delivery costs more than the extra soil.
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