Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Clarksville address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt arrives in Clarksville by dump truck. You choose the spot, mark it, and the driver deposits the load in one drop. The material is structural earth with no organic matter, so it settles predictably and holds weight well. Clarksville gets about 51 inches of rain a year, and drainage and washout planning matter when you use fill to raise ground.
Building up a low area with fill keeps water away from a foundation. It stops it from pooling against the base of a wall or collecting under a slab. One delivered load can change the grade on a whole section of your property.
Fill dirt is the base layer for anything structural. It goes under driveways, patios, lawns and outbuildings to establish the right grade. Topsoil and mulch sit above it, but fill dirt handles the weight and the drainage below the surface.
| Product | Used for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compactable earth with no organic matter, stays put once compacted and supports weight above it. |
Going shallow on fill saves material upfront but can lead to settling later. The table below shows a starting point for five common jobs in the area.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches compacted |
| filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts and compact each layer |
| backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | 12 inches minimum against the wall |
| raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 3 to 6 inches after settlement |
| burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade and tamp down |
Soils mapped in the Clarksville area are commonly well drained. That usually means less base stone is needed under the surface layer compared to clay-heavy ground. The ground here takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is typically enough for most fill projects.
About 70 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps avoid ruts and soft spots where the truck needs to go. Clarksville gets about 51 inches of rain a year, and drainage and washout planning matters when fill changes the grade around your home.
About 67 days a year drop below 32F. That affects the work window and how much the ground moves during freeze-thaw cycles. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch. Snowfall averages about 2 inches a year, and plowing damage to a loose surface is something to plan for if fill is placed during winter.
Estimating tonnage starts with the area you plan to cover and the depth you intend to fill. A cubic yard of fill dirt weighs roughly 2,100 to 2,500 pounds depending on moisture and compaction. The fill dirt calculator on the Gravel Monkey site does the math for you. Enter the length, width and depth, and it returns an estimated tonnage you can use at checkout.
Fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is ordered online and delivered by dump truck to your address in Clarksville. There is no yard to visit and no pickup point. Loads run from one ton up to 40 or more tons per load, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to take $50 off your first order.
Lead time is 3 business days minimum from the order date. You choose a morning window from 7 am to 12 pm or an afternoon window from 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is needed to confirm the delivery, and you get an email confirmation when you place the order.
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Fill dirt pairs with other bulk materials to complete a project. The list below covers options available for delivery to your address.
Delivery cost to Clarksville is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. Ground freezing in the area is real but moderate, which affects when the ground is workable and how much it settles after fill is placed. Spring and fall are the typical window for most fill work.
Tonnage depends on the area and depth you plan to cover. Johnson County permitted about 12 single-family homes in 2024, and each foundation typically needs several tons of backfill. The fill dirt calculator on the site gives an estimate based on your project measurements.
Depth depends on the project and what the fill will support. Fill dirt settles under its own weight and under anything built on top of it. The job table on this page gives starting depths for common projects. For anything structural, deeper fill with proper compaction gives a more stable result.
Fill dirt is measured by the cubic yard and sold by the ton. A ton equals roughly 2,000 pounds, and a cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 2,100 to 2,500 pounds depending on moisture. Orders are placed by the ton, and the calculator helps convert your project measurements into tons.
Fill dirt establishes the grade. Topsoil adds a growing layer on top. Driveway gravel, crushed concrete and crushed gravel give you hard surfaces over the fill. Each material serves a different purpose on the same property.
See all materials available for delivery to your address on the Clarksville hub page.
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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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