Desoto Sand & Fill Inc

Desoto Sand & Fill Inc is a bulk fill and excavation services and topsoil supplier serving Arcadia, Florida and the surrounding region. Google lists the business under 2 categories — Excavating contractor, Topsoil supplier — which points to a broader inventory than a single-product yard carries.

The business holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 31 reviews. That tracks close to the Florida average of 4.5 across the 1,391 suppliers we list statewide.

What Desoto Sand & Fill Inc supplies

Excavating outfits frequently sell and haul fill dirt, topsoil and aggregate alongside their site work. For larger volumes they are often cheaper than a retail yard because they are already running trucks.

Clean fill, structural fill and screened topsoil are distinct products at very different prices. Be explicit about which you need, and whether the material must be certified clean for your jurisdiction.

Screened topsoil is the workhorse material for new lawns, raised beds and regrading work. Yards typically screen to ½" or ⅜" to pull out rocks, roots and clods, and many sell blended mixes that cut native soil with compost or sand to improve structure and drainage.

How much material you need

Fill and excavation services is sold by the load. Contractors usually quote material and haulage together by the load, so per-load pricing is the number to compare.

As a rough guide: 1 tandem load covers about 10–12 yards; 1 tri-axle load covers about 14–16 yards; 1 pickup covers about 1 yard.

Measure your area and decide on depth before calling. Most yards will run the volume calculation for you and will flag when stepping up to a larger load actually lowers the price per unit.

Ordering and delivery

Confirm the delivery radius and fee early in the call. Two yards quoting similar material prices can land very differently once haulage is added.

Check where the truck can actually dump. Tandem trucks need overhead clearance and firm ground, and most drivers will not reverse across a soft lawn or a new driveway. If access is tight, ask whether they run a smaller truck or can leave the load at the kerb.

Pricing for bulk material is rarely published in full, since it moves with stock and season. The business website may list current products, but a phone call will get you a firm delivered number faster.

Ratings and reputation

Among the suppliers we list across Florida, this rating places Desoto Sand & Fill Inc in the top 67%.

Across the 4 suppliers we list in Arcadia, the average rating is 4.7.

Review volume matters as much as the score. A 4.5 drawn from 31 reviews is a reasonable sample for a local yard.

Best time to buy in Florida

Florida's longer growing season spreads demand across more of the year, which generally means better availability than northern markets. Even so, spring remains the peak for fill and excavation services, and summer heat makes midday loading and installation punishing — early-morning pickups are worth the alarm clock. Autumn and winter are frequently the best value windows, with shorter queues and more flexible delivery scheduling.

Other suppliers nearby

There are 6 other suppliers we list within a short drive, the closest being Desoto Sand & Fill Inc in Arcadia, roughly 0 miles away. 35 suppliers sit within a 25-mile radius of this yard.

Because haulage is such a large share of delivered cost, the nearest yard carrying your material frequently wins on total price even at a higher per-unit rate.

Buying fill and excavation services in Arcadia

We list 4 bulk suppliers in Arcadia and 1,391 across Florida, spread over 260 cities and towns.

Bulk material pricing is intensely local. Trucking is a large share of the delivered cost, which is why a nearby yard usually beats a cheaper one further out once the full quote lands.