Materials & Project Estimator
Calculate exactly how much material you need for your excavation or landscaping project. Use our free calculators below to estimate cubic yards, tonnage, and all supplies needed.
Material Calculator
Enter your project dimensions below to calculate cubic yards and tonnage
Your Results
💡 Pro Tip
We recommend ordering 10% extra material to account for compaction, settling, and measurement variations. This estimate assumes even coverage and proper compaction.
Foundation & French Drain Calculator
Calculate drainage rock, pipe, fabric, and supplies for your drainage system
Your Drainage System Materials
💡 Drainage System Tips
French Drain: 2ft wide × 2ft deep trench filled with drain rock. Fabric wraps around rock to prevent soil infiltration.
Foundation Drain: 2ft wide × 2.5ft deep to accommodate footer depth. Pipe placed at footer level with rock surround.
Material Estimates: Calculations include 15% extra rock for settling, 20% extra fabric for overlaps, and generous staple quantities (1 per foot).
Aggregates & Materials Guide
Detailed specifications, photos, and recommended uses for every material we deliver — topsoil, fill dirt, crushed rock, gravel, sand, and riprap.
📥 Download Materials GuideProfessional-grade materials • Detailed specifications
Tree Rows 4U — 2026 Plant Guide
Trees, shrubs, perennials, grasses, and sod selected and grown for Central and Western North Dakota conditions. Wholesale pricing available for landscapers and developers.
📥 Download Plant GuideLocal supplier • ND-proven varieties • Planting services available
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Call 701-773-DIRT (3478)