Business Details
36 Years
experience
Trusted Natural Earth Materials Supplier in Central Florida
Since 1990, Bishop & Buttrey has been Central Florida's premier supplier of natural earth materials for highway, commercial, and residential construction. Founded by John Buttrey and Bill Bishop, our company combines decades of construction industry expertise with a commitment to environmental sustainability. We operate borrow pits ranging from 10,000 to over 5 million cubic yards, having supplied over 50 million cubic yards of fill dirt, top soil, shell, and stabilizing materials. Our team of long-term professionals provides turnkey solutions for landowners, contractors, and trucking companies, including excess fill removal, site development, and soil recycling.We partner with landowners to create ecologically sound lakes while monetizing raw land, handling all permitting and regulatory compliance. With strategically located pits across Central Florida, we deliver reliable materials and services while maintaining a reputation for integrity since our founding. Our operations prioritize efficient logistics, quality control, and environmental stewardship in every project we undertake.
Services
Fill Dirt Supply
Shell Material
Stabilizer Products
Top Soil Distribution
Land Development
Excess Fill Removal
Soil Recycling
Yard Trash Processing
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in Central Florida earth material supply
- Operate borrow pits with combined capacity exceeding 5 million cubic yards
- Environmental sustainability through responsible land development practices
- Turnkey solutions including permitting, site survey, and regulatory compliance
- Professional team with decades-long tenure ensuring consistent service quality
Services
Fill Dirt Supply
Our embankment fill provides quality-controlled earth material free from muck and debris. This core product meets strict requirements for roadbed and construction projects across Central Florida. We ensure proper compaction and density characteristics for infrastructure development.
Land Development
We transform raw land into valuable lakefront property through professional development services. Our turnkey solutions include permitting, soil testing, and regulatory compliance while paying landowners for excavated materials.
Excess Fill Removal
We efficiently remove and market excess earthen materials from construction sites. Our service converts surplus dirt into revenue for clients through royalty payments based on material sales volume.
Soil Recycling
Our permitted Yard Trash Processing Facility screens and repurposes construction site materials. We separate organic matter from soil to create reusable topsoil while managing non-soil debris responsibly.
Stabilizer Products
We provide high-clay content materials that enhance soil cohesion for construction projects. Our stabilizers meet specific bearing value and particle size requirements to improve soil compaction characteristics.
People
Vic McCall
Vice President
Construction industry veteran with 30+ years experience. Co-founded Bishop & Buttrey in 1990 after working with John Buttrey. Oversees company strategy and operations while maintaining field presence.
Mary Griffin
Production Manager
Has managed production and customer service since 1994. Florida native with deep understanding of regional operations. Coordinates load tracking across multiple pit locations for efficient material distribution.
Debbie Cardenaz
Office Manager
Financial and administrative leader with 30+ years in corporate services. Joined Bishop & Buttrey in 2018 after 28 years at White Marsh Corporate Services. Manages day-to-day office operations and accounting functions.
Austin Munday
Sales Manager
Licensed Realtor and Florida State University graduate. Manages client acquisitions for fill dirt sales and trucking solutions. Also handles company real estate needs to support operational growth requirements.
Questions
What materials do you supply for construction projects?
We provide embankment fill, unscreened shell, stabilizer materials, and top soil meeting construction specifications for roadbeds and commercial developments.
How can landowners benefit from your services?
We pay landowners for excavated materials while converting raw land into valuable lakefront property through professional development and permitting services.
Do you handle excess dirt removal from construction sites?
Yes, we market and remove excess earthen materials, providing royalty payments based on material sales volume to offset project costs.
What environmental services do you offer?
Our Yard Trash Processing Facility recycles construction site materials by separating organic matter from soil to create reusable topsoil while managing debris responsibly.
What areas do you serve in Florida?
We operate throughout Central Florida with pits serving locations from Cape Canaveral to Tampa, including Orlando, St. Cloud, and surrounding regions.
How do you ensure material quality for construction projects?
Our materials undergo strict quality control to meet compaction, density, and particle size requirements. We source from ancient seabeds and select clay deposits for specific project needs.
