Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Browns Valley address and unloads right where you point.
You order a load of fill dirt by the ton online, and Gravel Monkey delivers it to your Browns Valley address by dump truck. Browns Valley gets about 33 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any fill project.
Fill dirt is the structural base for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill around foundations. It contains no organic matter, so it compacts well and does not settle over time.
Fill dirt is not topsoil. It is not suitable for planting or growing anything. This product is clean mineral soil for building up a stable base under concrete, asphalt, or topsoil.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean mineral soil with no organic matter for stable fill under slabs or lawns. |
Fill dirt works for any project where you need to change the grade or add stable volume. The table below matches five jobs to the right product and depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts of 8 to 12 inches, compact each layer |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compaction test recommended before final layer |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in 6-inch lifts, compact well |
| Building up a pad for a shed | Fill Dirt | Minimum 6 inches after compaction |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 6 inches to establish grade |
About 55 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters, because wet soil is harder to work and can rut under a truck. About 23 days a year drop below 32F, which affects the work window and how much the ground moves during freeze-thaw cycles.
Ground around Browns Valley is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under fill to keep water from pooling under slabs. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
Most fill projects need a depth of 4 to 12 inches after compaction. Measure the length and width in feet, multiply by depth in feet, then convert cubic feet to tons using our fill dirt calculator. It accounts for material compaction and gives you a tonnage estimate for your Browns Valley address.
Order online by the ton. Loads run from one ton up to 40 tons or more. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. First-time customers save $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50.
Choose a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as they safely can. Read more on our delivery information page, see customer reviews, or learn about Gravel Monkey.
Fill dirt is the structural base. These materials sit on top of it or work alongside it for a complete job.
Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so you can work most of the year without frost heave concerns. The soil takes water in slowly, which means you should plan for a deeper drainage layer under the fill to keep the base stable. Neither condition changes the tonnage estimate, but they affect how deep you need to dig out and place drainage.
Delivery cost is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. Yuba County permitted about 692 single-family homes in 2024, which shows steady demand for fill dirt in the area. No flat rate applies, and the price updates when you enter your delivery address.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. One ton typically covers about 100 square feet at 2 inches deep, but the exact coverage depends on compaction and moisture. Use the fill dirt calculator for your specific project dimensions.
The driver dumps the load in the spot you agree on during the order process. You must be present or have a nominee there to direct the truck. The truck needs 12 feet of road width to reach the spot, and if access is tight the crew unloads as close as they safely can.
Enter your address on the Browns Valley hub page to see the delivered price for fill dirt. The quote includes the tonnage, delivery fee, and any applicable discount. No obligation.
We also deliver fill dirt to nearby areas.
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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