Licensed & insured · Serving Trumbull & Mahoning County
Mulch, stone & soildelivered right
Mulch, limestone, river rock and topsoil hauled by the load and dropped exactly where you want it — plus excavation, demolition, clean outs and gravel driveways. Straight pricing and a crew that shows up.
Prefer to text or email? Reach us here — Mon–Sat, 7am – 6pm.
What we haul
Materials, delivered by the load
Tell us what you need and roughly how much ground you're covering. Not sure how many yards that is? Neither is anyone else — we'll work it out with you so you're not paying for material you don't need.
Mulch
Beds, borders, playgrounds and tree rings
Delivered by the load and dropped where you want it — not at the end of the driveway.
Limestone
Driveways, pads, parking areas and base layers
Tell us the job and we'll tell you which size holds up best.
River Rock
Drainage beds, dry creeks, borders and decorative stone
Looks sharp and does real drainage work at the same time.
Soil
Topsoil for lawns and beds, fill dirt for low spots
Filling a hole or starting a lawn? They're different products — we'll get you the right one.
Need a load this week?
Call with your material and rough square footage and we'll give you a delivered price on the spot.
What we do
More than a drop-off
Hauling is what we're known for, but we don't stop at the tailgate. We dig it, tear it out, clear it out and haul it away — one crew from start to finish.
Material Hauling & Delivery
Mulch, limestone, river rock and soil delivered by the load. We back in, drop it exactly where you want it, and you're not left moving it across the yard by wheelbarrow.
- Mulch & topsoil
- Limestone & river rock
- Dropped where you want it
Gravel Driveways & Pads
New gravel spread, tired driveways topped up, potholes filled, parking and equipment pads built. We haul the stone and spread it, not just dump it in a pile.
- Top-ups & resurfacing
- Potholes & washouts
- Parking & equipment pads
Excavation Services
Digging and earthmoving done properly — footings, trenches, drainage lines, pads and low spots cut and filled. We locate before we dig and we backfill clean.
- Footings & trenching
- Drainage & water lines
- Cut, fill & backfill
Demolition
Old sheds, garages, decks, fences, slabs and small structures taken down and hauled away in one go. You don't need a second outfit for the cleanup.
- Sheds, decks & garages
- Concrete & slab removal
- Debris hauled away
Garage Clean Outs
Garages, basements, attics, sheds and whole-property cleanouts. We load it, haul it, and sweep up behind us — you just point at what's going.
- Garages, sheds & basements
- Appliances & furniture
- Estate & move-out cleanouts
Debris & Junk Haul-Off
Old dirt, broken concrete, brush, storm damage and renovation debris loaded up and hauled away. You get your yard back the same day.
- Dirt & concrete removal
- Brush & storm debris
- Renovation debris
Grading & Drainage
Water running toward your foundation only gets worse. We regrade low spots and get it channelled away, with stone and soil brought in as the job needs.
- Low spot & washout repair
- Drainage stone
- Erosion control
Land Clearing & Brush Removal
Overgrown lots, fence lines and brush cleared back to usable ground — with the debris hauled off, not left in a pile for you to deal with.
- Brush & scrub clearing
- Fence line clearing
- Debris haul-off
Site Prep
Building a shed, garage, pad or addition? We bring in the fill and stone, get the ground level and compacted, and leave you ready to build.
- Fill & base material
- Pad prep
- Access tracks
Why JT Ground Pounders
You've hired the other guys before
No-shows, moving prices, a yard full of debris. That's the bar we set out to clear — and it's why most of our work comes from people who were burned once already.
We show up when we say we will
The most common complaint about dirt work is a crew that never shows up. You'll get a confirmed window and a call if anything shifts.
Straight pricing, in writing
You get a quote before we touch the ground, and that's the number. No surprises when the invoice lands.
Dropped where you actually want it
Plenty of outfits dump at the end of the driveway and drive off. We back in, get as close to the work as access allows, and save you the wheelbarrow.
We haul the mess away
Old mulch, spoil, brush and debris leave with us. You're not left staring at a pile for a month.
How it works
Three steps to a firm price
Tell us about the job
Book online in about a minute, or call and talk it through. Either way you pick the day and time window that suits you.
We walk the site with you
We show up when we said we would, look at the ground, talk through access and options, and answer your questions on the spot.
You get a written price
A clear quote with no vague allowances and no pressure. If you're happy, we get you on the schedule.
About us
The J and the T
JT Ground Pounders is James and Terry — that's where the name comes from. Two owners, two phones, and nobody in between. When you call, you get one of us, not a dispatcher reading off a screen.
We've been friends since we were kids — going on thirty years — and between us we've got ten years in this line of work. A while back we both quit steady jobs to do this full time, because it's what we actually love doing.
That's the whole reason we show up on time and finish what we start. We live and work right here in Trumbull and Mahoning County — your neighbors are our neighbors, and around here word travels. We'd rather do one job properly than three in a hurry.
What that means for you
- You talk to an owner from the first call to the last load — no middleman, no getting passed around.
- The person who quotes your job is the person standing on it.
- We treat your yard like we'd want ours treated, and we sweep up before we pull out.
- If something goes sideways, you have our cell numbers. We'll make it right.
Real jobs, real photos
Our work
No stock photos. This is what our jobs look like around Trumbull & Mahoning County.
Driveway job — step 1: the old asphalt
Tired, cracked blacktop. Skid steer and trailer on site, breaker attachment ready to go.
Step 2: tear out
Asphalt busted up and ripped out with the skid steer, right down to the dirt.
Step 3: hauled off
Every piece of the old driveway goes in our trailer and leaves with us. Nothing left in a pile for you to deal with.
Step 4: stone base, formed up
Limestone hauled in, spread, graded and formed along the edges — ready for the concrete crew to pour.
Step 5: level to the garage door
Base leveled right up to the garage. Solid ground under the new driveway means it won't crack and heave like the old one.
Step 6: the finished driveway
Old blacktop to brand-new concrete. We handled the tear out, haul-off and stone base; our friends at Williams Custom Concrete LLC poured the finish.
Driveway tear out
Old driveway ripped out, hauled off and graded down to clean dirt — ready for new base.
Limestone, by the load
Loaded at the yard and dropped exactly where you want it — not at the end of the driveway.
Pad prep
Gravel base brought in, spread and compacted so the concrete crew can pour on solid ground.
Trenching
Water, drainage and utility lines
Cutting the trench
Trenching for a new propane line. Walk-behind trencher running tight along the house, under the deck stairs — narrow cut, minimal mess to the yard.
Straight run to the house
Clean, straight run from the propane tank to the house, with the dirt piled alongside. Trench dug and ready for the line to go in.
Checking the depth
Tape in the trench to check the depth, so it's dug right for the line before the installer shows up.
What neighbors say
Reviews from real jobs
- ★★★★★
“They were on time and did an excellent job spreading the gravel out”
- ★★★★★
“A huge thank you to JT Ground Pounders LLC for coming out and cleaning up my dad’s yard after a tornado! They helped make a stressful situation so much easier, and we truly appreciate the hard work and effort they put in. It means a lot to have a company willing to step up and help after something so devastating. We’re very grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend them to anyone needing yard cleanup, hauling, or ground work. Thank you for doing such a great job! ❤️”
Worked with us?
Tell us how we did
We're two guys who left steady jobs to do this, so word of mouth is everything to us. If we did right by you, a couple of lines goes a long way — and if we didn't, we want to hear that too so we can fix it.
Send us photos of the job
Before-and-afters are the best advertising we've got. Snap the finished driveway, the cleared garage, the fresh mulch — text it straight to either of us and we'll add the good ones to the site.
We'll always ask before we post a photo of your property.
Want to see more?
We add photos as jobs wrap up — see our work above. Need something you don't see there? Ask and we'll text you photos of a similar job.
Leave a review
Takes a minute. Nothing goes on the site without your say-so.
Where we work
Serving Trumbull & Mahoning County
Local outfit, local roads. We know which driveways a loaded trailer can get up and which ones need a smaller drop — and we're not adding an hour of windshield time to your bill.
Trumbull County
- Warren
- Niles
- Girard
- Cortland
- Hubbard
- Howland
- Champion
- Liberty
- Brookfield
- Vienna
- Lordstown
- Newton Falls
Mahoning County
- Youngstown
- Boardman
- Canfield
- Austintown
- Poland
- North Jackson
- Berlin Center
- Lake Milton
- Struthers
- Campbell
- New Middletown
- Lowellville
- North Lima
- Sebring
- Beloit
Don't see your town? We cover the surrounding areas too — give us a call and we'll tell you straight if we can get to you.
Questions
Before you book
How much material do I need?+
Rough rule for mulch: one yard covers about 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. Stone and soil run heavier and depend on the depth you want. Give us your measurements and we'll do the math with you — over-ordering is the most common way people waste money on a delivery.
Do you just dump it, or spread it too?+
Either. Some customers want it dropped in one spot and they'll handle the rest; others want it spread and levelled. Tell us which when you book so we can price it properly.
How much does a delivery cost?+
It comes down to the material, how many yards, and how far we're hauling. Call with those three things and you'll get a delivered price on the spot — no site visit needed for a straight delivery.
Is the on-site estimate really free?+
Yes. For driveways, grading, clearing and haul-off we come out, look at the job, and give you a written price. No fee, no obligation, no pressure to book.
How soon can you deliver?+
Straight material deliveries often go out within a few days. Bigger ground work depends on the schedule and the weather. Tell us your timeline when you book and we'll be straight with you.
Will the truck fit, and will it damage my driveway?+
We run pickup-and-trailer rigs rather than a full tandem, so we get into tighter spots than most. If access is tight or your driveway is a concern, send a photo and we'll tell you honestly before we roll.
Do you handle permits and utility locates?+
We always call in a utility locate before we dig — that's non-negotiable. For demolition we'll tell you up front if the job needs a permit and what's involved, so nothing stalls halfway through.
What can't go in a clean out?+
Paint, chemicals, tires, propane tanks and a few other items have to be disposed of separately by law. Tell us what you've got and we'll sort what we can take from what needs a special trip — no surprises on the day.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes, fully. We're happy to send a certificate of insurance before we start, and builders and property managers usually want one on file.
Ready to get it moving?
Pick a time that works and we'll come out, look at the ground, and give you a written price. Free, and no obligation to book.
Mon–Sat, 7am – 6pm · Or email us any time.