Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Benson address and unloads right where you point.
Benson gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning are part of any fill dirt job. Fill dirt is a structural material with no organic matter. It compacts to a firm base that supports everything from a pad to a driveway.
You order by the ton and Gravel Monkey delivers directly to your address by dump truck. The fill dirt calculator on this page helps you figure out the right amount.
Fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is a single product suited for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill. It comes from regional suppliers, so the exact composition can vary slightly, but it is always clean fill without debris. The table below shows what it is for.
| Product | What it is for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well and does not contain organic matter |
The table below lists typical projects that use fill dirt and the depth or method you might use. Every project here works with fill dirt.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread 6 to 12 inches, then compact |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Build in lifts of 6 to 8 inches |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade and tamp firmly |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Requires large volume; use the calculator |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in layers to prevent settling |
Benson gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year. That makes drainage and washout planning important when you use fill dirt. A deeper drainage layer under the fill can keep water from pooling at the base.
About 32 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery for a dry period so the ground is firm enough for the truck. Wet ground can make compaction harder.
About 40 days a year drop below freezing. The freeze-thaw cycles can affect fill dirt that is not compacted well, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season. Snowfall is about 0 inches a year, so you do not need to worry about plowing damage to a loose surface.
The ground around Benson is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. For fill dirt jobs, that makes a deeper drainage layer worthwhile to prevent water from building up at the base of the fill.
The amount of fill dirt you need depends on the area and depth. Measure the length and width of the area in feet, decide the depth in inches, and calculate the cubic yards. Use the fill dirt calculator to do the math and order the right tonnage. Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and a cubic yard weighs about 1.35 tons on average, but moisture and composition can change that. The calculator adjusts for those factors.
Order fill dirt online at Gravel Monkey. Choose a delivery date at least three business days away, then pick a morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm) window. A valid phone number is required for confirmation. You get an email when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email.
You must be available during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Cancellations more than 24 hours after the order carry a 25 percent processing fee. Orders cancelled within 48 hours of delivery are not refundable. Once you approve the second email, the order cannot be cancelled. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, and read the delivery information for details.
You might order these materials alongside fill dirt for a complete project.
No, ground freezing is not a significant factor in Benson. About 40 days a year drop below 32F, but the frost does not penetrate deep enough to affect fill dirt. You can order and work with fill dirt throughout most of the year as long as the ground is not saturated.
Plan for about 32 wet days a year. Those days have at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery on a dry day so the ground is firm enough for the truck. Wet soil can make compaction difficult.
Yes, use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to the subtotal before delivery fees.
Yes, contractors can place orders for their customers. Provide the delivery address and a valid phone number for the site contact. The billing and delivery details can be different.
Ready to order? Visit the Benson page to get started. Fill dirt is available by the ton with delivery to your address. Use the calculator to estimate your needs and checkout to choose a delivery date.
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