FAQ

How does the order process work?

Ottr's online order process takes about 4 steps and 5 minutes from product page to confirmed delivery. Most customers go from "I need mulch" to "truck scheduled for tomorrow" without ever picking up a phone.

The 4-step flow

  1. Pick your product — browse the product catalog, click into the one that fits
  2. Run the calculator — every product page has a built-in coverage calculator. Enter your area's square footage and desired depth; it spits out cubic yards needed.
  3. Add to cart and checkout — select delivery date, enter address, pay (credit/debit). System confirms in-zone delivery and quotes the delivery fee instantly.
  4. Dispatcher confirms — within an hour (during business hours), our team calls or texts to lock the delivery window and confirm any drop-off instructions.

What the system handles automatically

  • Cubic yard calculation from area + depth
  • Delivery zone check based on ZIP
  • Delivery cost calculated by distance band
  • Date selection with same-day cutoff at 10:30 AM
  • Email confirmation with order summary

Where the human team adds value

  • Material consult — not sure between Mulch types? Pre-order question? Text/call (617) 645-0987 before ordering.
  • Tight access — unusual driveway access, low overhead clearance? We'll review and confirm before dispatch.
  • Multi-truck orders — above 14 cy, we coordinate truck sequencing manually.
  • Specific delivery time — contractor crew install timing? We work the route to honor it.

Time estimate by scenario

  • Single product, standard delivery: 3–5 minutes from product page to checkout
  • Multi-product order: 5–10 minutes
  • Custom quote (multi-truck or out-of-zone): 1 phone call + 1 hour for our team to build the quote

Browse the product catalog to start an order, or call (617) 645-0987 if you'd rather order by phone.

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