Topsoil Thickness ?

Apr 25, 2006 1 Replies
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Sir Topham Hatt

I would ask for 4 inches with lots of organic matter tilled in and rocks and debris raked out. Most will try to tell u 2 inches is enough, especially if this is for sod. Total BS.

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Hi,



Live near Boston.



Will be having a new lawn put in. Present one is probably about 25 % grass, the rest being very, very scragly with pebbles, rocks, etc.



Question: when I get a contractor in to quote, what should I be asking him regarding the "proper" thickness of topsoil to put down (I guess prior to rolling it all flat) ?



What else should I be asking him ?



e.g., what else is important for a good, complete job ?



Thanks, Bob


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