What is a yard?

*All measurements are approximate.  Photos and visual aids are intended for estimation purposes only.*

A Yard is about 4 1/2 Contractor Size (6 cu. ft.) Wheelbarrows…
… Or 13 1/2 standard size (2 cu. ft.) bags of mulch
… Or 54 standard bags (.5 cu. ft.) of sand, stone or soil
… Or one full bucket of our loader (27 cu. ft.)

… When spread, a yard covers approximately a 10′ x 14′ (140sqft) area at 2 inches deep or 10′ x 10′ (100sqft) area at 3 inches deep

When It’s Delivered

One yard

FIVe yardS

Ten yards

*This is an approximation.  Pile size & shape will vary depending on product and delivery truck*

4 REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST OUR QUANTITIES:

1. PROCESS
Our well-trained staff ensures that customers receive the correct amount that they ordered.  Every delivery that leaves our yard gets processed by our Dispatcher, the Delivery Driver, and the Loader Operator. 

2. STANDARDS
Our Scales are inspected regularly, and our Loader Buckets meet manufacturer specifications.  So, you can be confident that our material measurements are accurate.

3. TRANSPARENCY
Our stores are open to the public, so customers are always invited into our yard to witness their delivery being loaded.

4. REPUTATION
We have spent over 75 years delivering millions of cubic yards of material to thousands and thousands of satisfied customers. Our loyal, knowledgeable staff has a combined 250+ years of experience in this industry. We are not a fly-by-night company, we do not cut corners, and we do not compromise service & quality for a quick buck.

Order from a reputable company! Order from Main’s!
J. Hackney – Hackney Services
I have always trusted Main’s to deliver the correct quantities to my jobsites.
J. Sawdy – Elite Lawn & Snow
Tena took time to help me calculate how much gravel I needed for my driveway, and her estimate was spot-on!
J. Hirsch – Homeowner, Franklin