Screened Topsoil

Screened Topsoil Bulk Bags

Our bulk bags of screened topsoil are BS3882:2015 Certified and can be used for gardening, planting beds, and general landscaping.

A high quality, multi-purpose application that is ideal to raise ground levels and improve soil quality – turfing, beds, borders and seeding.

Supplied in approx. 0.6m³ or 600l volumes.

Bag Size: 90 x 90 x 90cm

As a general rule, each bulk bag of screened topsoil can cover an area of 30m² to around 1″ deep.

* This is a natural material and not sterilised, therefore we are unable to guarantee the exact colour will match the photograph included. We try to ensure consistency across our product range wherever possible but there is the possibility of differential and the presence of minimal seedlings.

** Multi bag savings differ dependent on location. The discounts indicated are relative to zone 1 delivery areas.

Topsoil Bulk Bag Delivery

Our Bulk Bag service is available on a nationwide basis with Free Delivery.

Please ensure that you add the accurate postcode on the product page to determine the applicable price and delivery timeframe for your Bulk Bags.

Delivery Guidelines:

• We cannot guarantee any specific delivery times and would advise to expect anytime between 7am and 8pm – You will receive a digital ETA notification once your delivery is scheduled. We will do what we can to deliver at the earliest convenience.
• Deliveries will be made anytime between the date-timeframes provided at the point of order – Please do not instruct contractors, hire plant or book annual leave until delivery is completed.
• You do not need to be present for the Bulk Bag delivery, but it is crucial that you inform us of any preferential drop locations (on private property only, as indicated below) or possible access restrictions.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to let us know of the particular drop location, any return trips due to incorrect position will be chargeable to the customer. Otherwise, Bulk Bags will be placed on private property and will be positioned at the nearest convenient location.

Returns & Cancellations:

• If we’re unable to carry out the delivery as intended due to site restrictions, wasted journey fees will apply.
• For any orders that are returned (unless deemed faulty), the customer is liable for the return shipping fees determined by the Mick George Group.
• If your order is cancelled after booking, then a £15 (Inc. VAT) cancellation fee will apply.
• Delivery dates provided are NOT guaranteed and whilst we make every effort to deliver the services/products within the estimated timescales, delays are occasionally inevitable due to unforeseen factors. The Mick George Group and our suppliers are not liable for any delay or failure to deliver the products on the delivery date provided.

If your delivery postcode falls outside of those listed on the below map, then delivery will still likely be completed via a Hi Ab vehicle (as above) but could possibly be fulfilled using a manually operated pallet truck, moving the pallet of bag(s) to the kerbside / roadside or onto a level, solid surface such as a tarmac drive (not gravel or grass sorry).

• Hiab vehicles are approximately 9.2 metres (30ft) long, 2.5 metres (8.2ft) wide, 2.6 metres (12ft) high.
• Please allow 2 metres clearance on each side of the vehicle to enable safe operation.
• Any failed deliveries due to site restrictions will result in a wasted journey charge of up to £60.
• The arm on this vehicle can reach between 6-8m.
• The crane cannot operate in close proximity to overhead obstructions such as cables or tree branches and cannot be used to lift pallets over parked vehicles. It is imperative that the unloading area is free from obstructions such as overhanding trees and cables.
• The Hiab vehicle will require the same access as a large bin lorry.

What is Topsoil?

Topsoil is the upper layer of soil, usually found to be between 2-8 inches which contains a majority of the ground’s nutrients and fertility.

The Topsoil is formed by the slow weathering of rocks and decaying organic matter over thousands of years, which subsequently results in the Topsoil containing a large amount of organic nutrients and minerals which supports life and growth.

Topsoil typically comes available in four grades: screened, economy, general-purpose and premium, based on the amount of organic matter and nutrients within the soil.

Topsoil Benefits

Unfortunately many gardens have poor-quality soil resulting from the soil becoming contaminated or stripped away during construction processes, especially prevalent in new builds.

Topsoil is the primary resource for plants to grow and crops to thrive, owing largely to its carbon and nitrogen components. The nitrogen provides topsoil with energy, while the carbon acts as a tissue builder.

Topsoil provides plants with the basic fundamentals in order to survive; water, air and food. The three elements together, create a perfect environment for all plants to flourish in their natural habitat.

Making sure you have healthy and great-quality topsoil will do wonders for your overall landscape.

Where is Topsoil Used?

Topsoil can be used for several different garden and landscaping applications, including the creation of raised beds and borders, or to provide a base for laying new turf or sowing grass seed.

Topsoil is also useful for drainage, adding depth to shallow areas of land or to level out uneven surfaces of your lawn.

Cheap Topsoil Prices

Several factors can effect the price of Topsoil but the main reason the Mick George Group can provide cheap Topsoil is because we produce it from our own quarries and distribute it through our own fleet.

Other factors influencing the price of Topsoil can be delivery method, location and volume.