Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Twentynine Palms address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is the structural base for any project that needs stable ground. You buy it by the ton online, and a dump truck delivers it to your address. Twentynine Palms gets about 5 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you place fill.
Ordering takes a few minutes. Pick your material, choose a delivery window at checkout, and the truck rolls to your site.
Fill dirt is not for planting. It contains no organic matter, so it compacts well and holds grade. Use it under patios, driveways, or lawns where you need a firm base that will not settle.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean, screened material with no debris. Delivered by the ton. |
The table below matches typical jobs to the right fill dirt order. Depths are a starting point; your contractor can adjust for local conditions.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact in 6-inch lifts for a stable base |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread 4 to 6 inches, then top with topsoil |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Use clean fill that drains well |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in layers and tamp as you go |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts; top with 2 inches of topsoil |
About 12 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters because wet soil can turn the base sloppy. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
About 17 days a year drop below 32F. The work window narrows slightly in winter, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. When the ground is workable, it settles predictably because frost heave is minimal.
Soils mapped in the Twentynine Palms area are commonly somewhat excessively drained. This means more base stone under the surface layer may be needed to maintain stability. The ground around Twentynine Palms soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, so less drainage stone is required under the surface layer compared to areas with tighter soils.
Estimate your tonnage by measuring the length, width and depth of the area to fill. Multiply those dimensions to get cubic feet, then convert to tons. Use the fill dirt calculator to get a number in seconds. It helps you avoid ordering too little or too much.
You order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck brings the material to your address. Loads range from 1 to 40+ 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 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 when you place the order, 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 or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck.
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Fill dirt creates the base; these materials finish the job or improve performance.
The smallest load is one ton. Twentynine Palms gets about 5 inches of precipitation a year, so even a small load should be placed on firm ground to avoid washout during installation.
Soils in the area are commonly somewhat excessively drained, which can require more base stone under the surface layer. The ground soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, so you may need less drainage stone under the fill than in areas with tighter soils.
Fill dirt is not for planting. It is a structural base that contains no organic matter. For planting, order topsoil and place it over your fill dirt to the depth your plants need.
Gravel Monkey stocks one type of fill dirt: clean, screened material with no debris. It is delivered by the ton and works for raising grade, filling holes and backfill. There are no separate sizes.
Enter your ZIP at checkout to see the delivered price for fill dirt. The truck comes to your address, and you choose the delivery window. Visit the Twentynine Palms hub to start your order.
We also deliver to nearby locations.
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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