1. Underestimating material volume
Bulk material occupies more space than many customers expect. Measure the actual project area, select the planned depth, and use the GLWD calculator to create an ordering estimate.
2. Overlooking truck weight and placement
A loaded dump truck is heavy. Soft ground, lawns, septic areas, edges, narrow drives, and surfaces that may crack or rut must be discussed before delivery. GLWD confirms whether access and placement are practical; site conditions remain the customer’s responsibility.
3. Choosing the wrong material
Topsoil is intended for growing areas, while fill and base materials serve different purposes. Drainage stone, walking stone, compactable base, mulch, sand, and soil blends are not interchangeable.
4. Missing overhead and turning clearance
Look for gates, parked vehicles, branches, wires, structures, slopes, and tight turns. The truck needs room to enter, position, raise its bed, dump, and exit safely.
5. Waiting too long to schedule
Requested dates depend on lead time, daily capacity, product availability, weather, address, and access. Submit the request early and wait for staff confirmation before arranging other work around the delivery.