Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Foley address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors order fill dirt by the truckload to raise grade or backfill foundations. Homeowners often need a few tons to fill a hole or level a low yard. Both groups buy the same material for different reasons.
Foley gets about 68 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage and washout matters before you spread fill. That makes compaction and slope direction important from the start.
Fill dirt is unscreened earth without organic matter. It compacts well and supports weight. One product works for most structural needs.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | No organic content, compacts firm. |
Each project below uses the same fill dirt but in different depths and volumes. The right amount depends on the void you are filling.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill dirt | Compacted in lifts to prevent settling. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill dirt | Fill in layers, tamp between passes. |
| Building up a pad | Fill dirt | Spread and compact to engineered grade. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill dirt | Place against footings in 6-inch layers. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill dirt | Add 4 to 6 inches, slope away from structures. |
Baldwin County permitted about 3,394 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that points to ongoing development. New lots often need fill to bring grade up before construction. The local climate shapes how you use fill dirt here.
About 72 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground avoids rutting and compaction issues. About 25 days a year drop below 32F, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. That means a wide work window and little frost heave to worry about under the fill.
Soils mapped in the Foley area are commonly poorly drained. The ground around Foley is in dual hydrologic group C/D. Where it is drained, it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface; where it is not, most rain runs across the surface. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
One ton of fill dirt covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, but your project depth varies. Use our fill dirt calculator to convert your area and depth into tons before you order.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address, typically 1 to 40 plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm) window. A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only proceeds once you approve that second email. You or a nominated person must be present during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and see customer reviews.
Fill dirt builds the base. Pair it with a surface material or drainage layer for a complete job.
No. Only about 25 days a year drop below 32F, and ground freezing is not a significant factor here. You can order fill dirt most months without worrying about frozen ground.
Yes. The mapped soil in the Foley area is commonly poorly drained, and the ground is in dual hydrologic group C/D. Drainage conditions affect how the fill settles and how much base material you need underneath it. Use the fill dirt calculator for your specific site.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers anywhere the truck can access, including rural routes. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as safely possible.
Fill dirt is not sold by size like gravel. It is an unscreened earth material ordered by the ton. The product is consistent but natural variation in color and texture occurs by region.
Ordering fill dirt online is straightforward. Choose your delivery window at checkout, and the truck comes to your address. For details on coverage and how the process works, visit the Foley city hub.
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See the delivered price for your address and order fill dirt by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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