[Maritime Q-Scout]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Yes use cheap top soil. Nothing with compost as compost disintegrates and then you'll have to fill some more.

Often called "loam".

https://www.barkmulchdepot.ca/catego.../screened-loam

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Tamp down every few inches of thickness or it'll end up settling below your final height as gravity does it for you.

Just passing along some thanks. It took WAY more soil than I anticipated but after some major rainfall the other day, basement was bone dry and there was no pooling of water by the house.

I did use the concrete crack repair I the basement, as well.

It's a big relief having the issue fixed.