Why a Dirt Calculator Is Better Than “Eyeballing”

It’s easy to assume that all you need to provide the correct amount of dirt to a site is a glance. This couldn’t be farther from the truth! In reality, there are many different reasons why you should be careful when it comes to the amount of dirt you’re ordering. Let’s go over a few!

Accuracy is Key!

Eyeballing is pure guesswork, no matter how good your vision is. Putting faith in chance is okay in sports, but not when it comes to ordering the proper quality and quantity of dirt for your project! Tools like the calculator available on the Dirt Department website can help provide an accurate estimate to ensure you walk away with the right amount of soil for your needs. 

Better Planning and Logistics

Planning is the mother of execution, so why not give your project the best chance to succeed? Having the proper amount of soil means that you can schedule the right amount of truckloads for transportation, coordinate labor efficiency, and choose the right equipment like loaders, spreaders, or compaction tools. Eyeballing might seem right at the time, but it could leave you scrambling to fix any miscalculations that come up later.

Scales with Project Size 

The eye test may work on smaller-scale projects, but the bigger the size, the bigger the risk is of getting the estimation incorrect, potentially to devastating effects. When it comes down to it, large-scale projects simply aren’t a good thing to take large risks on. In order to save time and money, it’s better to avoid guesswork. Instead, come on over to our website and check out our Dirt Calculator to make sure you have the exact amount you need!