Every dig leaves a pile. Pool holes, foundations, landscaping projects and regrading all make more dirt than most people expect. We load it, haul it and leave the area ready for the next step.
Dirt Hauling in Boise and the Treasure Valley
Dirt takes up more room once it comes out of the ground. Soil that's been dug swells, often by a quarter or more, so a hole that doesn't look very big turns into a pile that takes over the driveway. Most homeowners find that out the first time they dig a pool or level a backyard.
We haul dirt for homeowners, landscapers, pool builders and contractors in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Eagle, Kuna, Caldwell, Star and Middleton.
What We Haul
Excess soil and spoil
Leftover dirt from pools, foundations, basements, trenches and grading. If we did the digging, hauling the spoil is usually part of the same job. On bigger digs, we plan the trucks along with the excavation so dirt leaves as the hole opens up, instead of stacking up on the lot and blocking the driveway. For smaller cleanups, like a pile another contractor left or grade built up against a house, see our dirt removal page.
Old sod and topsoil
Torn-out lawns and the top layer of soil when a yard is being redone or regraded. Sod loads best soon after it's cut, before it dries into hard clumps or starts rooting back into the pile. Some disposal sites treat soil full of roots and grass differently from clean fill, so we keep it in separate loads.
Rock, cobble and gravel
Rock that comes out of a dig, old gravel driveways and leftover base material. Near the Boise River, digs often turn up a lot of rounded river cobble that has to go somewhere. Clean cobble has uses in landscaping and dry creek beds, so tell us if you'd like a pile left behind before we load it all.
Concrete and asphalt
Broken driveways, patios and slabs. Concrete and asphalt go in their own loads, since clean material can often go to a recycler instead of the landfill. See our concrete breaking and hauling page.
Brush and clearing debris
Stumps, brush and roots from clearing a lot. They're light and bulky, so they're loaded apart from dirt and rock. See our debris removal and land clearing pages.
We're not a junk removal company. We don't haul household trash, furniture or appliances. Our work is dirt, rock, concrete and site material. If a little trash has ended up in a dirt pile, pull out what you can before we load, since it can turn a clean load into a mixed one.
Should the Dirt Stay or Go?
Not all extra dirt has to leave. Before we haul, it's worth thinking about whether you can use some of it.
- Fill a low spot in the yard where water collects
- Build up grade around the house so water drains away from the foundation
- Make a berm for privacy or noise along a busy road
- Backfill behind a retaining wall or around new work
Clay and caliche-heavy soil, common around Meridian, Nampa and Kuna, isn't great for gardens or lawns. If you're planting, it's often better to haul the native dirt and bring in topsoil. We can handle topsoil spreading and backfilling as part of the same project.
How Dirt Hauling Is Priced
Dirt hauling is usually priced by the load or by the job. A pile you can see and measure is easy to price as one job. A dig where the final amount isn't known yet is often fairer to price by the load. The main things that change the price:
- How much material. Measured in cubic yards. We'll estimate it from the size of the pile or the dig.
- What it is. Clean dirt is the cheapest to get rid of. Dirt mixed with concrete, roots or trash costs more to dispose of.
- Loading. A pile in an open driveway loads fast. Dirt in a fenced backyard has to be moved to the truck first.
- Distance and dump fees. Where it goes affects cost. Clean fill can sometimes go to a nearby site that needs it, which saves on fees.
We give free estimates and will tell you the price before the trucks show up. Photos and rough measurements of the pile or the planned dig help us get you a starting number before we come look.
How to Get Ready for a Haul
- Clear a path from the pile to where the truck can park
- Move cars, trailers and anything else out of the way
- Let us know about sprinkler heads, septic tanks and soft areas the truck should stay off of
- If you're in an HOA, check whether there are rules on work hours or trucks on the street
Driveways can crack under a loaded truck, especially thin or older concrete. We'll talk about where to stage the truck before we start. Sometimes the street is the better place to load. If so, give the neighbors a heads up, since trucks will be coming and going for a while.
Do You Need a Permit?
Hauling dirt off your own property doesn't usually need a permit. Moving a lot of dirt around on site, or bringing in fill that changes how water drains, can need a grading permit from the city or county. If you're in Boise, Meridian or Nampa and planning a big regrade, it's worth calling the city first. We're happy to help you figure out what applies.
Why Hire Ultimate Excavation LLC
We're an Idaho registered contractor (RCE-65836) based in Caldwell. We have a 5.0 rating on Google, and our reviews mention fair prices, on-time crews and clear communication with Tanner from the first call to the last load. Call (208) 697-2429 or request a free estimate.
