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Free Dirt Work Calculator

Quickly estimate how much fill your house pad will need

Enter the pad length, width, and height to calculate fill volume. The tool also accounts for compaction and topsoil removal so you start with a more realistic estimate.

Free Dirt Work Calculator featured image showing a house pad diagram labeled length, width, and height over a background of a bulldozer preparing a dirt site.

Why You Need This Questionnaire

Site preparation is one of the most overlooked steps in building a custom home, yet it has a major impact on time and budget. This calculator gives you a simple way to visualize how much fill your house pad may need. Knowing the scale of dirt work in advance helps you avoid surprises, prepare questions for your builder, and plan with greater confidence.

 

Estimate Volume

Quickly calculate fill yardage using pad dimensions.

 

Plan Ahead

Understand whether your project may need a few loads or many.

 

Ask Better Questions

Bring informed questions to your builder about site prep.

 

Get Access to the Dirt Work Calculator

Fill out the short form and we’ll email you a password to access the tool.

What to Avoid Dirt Work Scams?

Too many homeowners overpay before the slab is even poured. Our Dirt Work guide explains the most common scams and how to avoid them. Inside, you’ll learn the red flags to watch for, the right questions to ask, and simple checks that keep your site prep honest and on track. That way, you can hire with confidence and protect your budget.

Don't risk Missing the questions that matter most.

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