Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Yucaipa address and unloads right where you point.
Raising a low yard or backfilling a foundation requires a stable base. Fill dirt contains no organic matter and will not settle, making it ideal for these jobs. If you need a growing layer on top, plan to order topsoil separately.
Yucaipa receives about 15 inches of precipitation annually. That moisture, combined with the area's slow-infiltration soil, means a deeper drainage layer is worth including. Proper drainage prevents washout and keeps your fill in place.
Fill dirt serves as the base material for structural work. It compacts well and does not decompose, unlike topsoil or organic blends. For finish-grade work, a separate surface material is needed.
| Product | Best For | Note |
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean mineral fill with no organic debris; compacts well for structural support. |
Fill dirt is a budget-friendly option for bulk structural fill compared to decorative materials. It gets the job done beneath the surface where appearance does not matter. For a finished surface, plan a separate top layer.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in layers to prevent settling |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Allow for natural settling over time |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade and tamp firmly |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Lift in six-inch compacted layers |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add to desired finished grade |
Yucaipa gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year. The area's soil takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer under your fill helps prevent washout and keeps the material stable.
About 24 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling your fill dirt delivery onto firm ground means waiting for dry conditions. The ground around Yucaipa is workable most of the year because freezing is not a significant factor.
About 25 days a year drop below freezing, which affects the work window and how much the ground moves during freeze-thaw cycles. Frost does not penetrate deeply, so the ground settles predictably. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
New home construction in San Bernardino County, where Yucaipa is located, created steady demand for fill dirt in 2024 with about 3,617 single-family homes permitted. That means many local projects benefit from a reliable fill material.
Use our fill dirt calculator to estimate the tonnage your project needs based on the area and depth you plan to fill. The calculator gives you a starting point to order accurately.
Ordering is simple. You choose the quantity online by the ton, and the delivered price is shown at checkout for your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the fill dirt to your address, and loads range from 1 to 40+ tons.
Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after you order, and you pick a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required, and you or someone you nominate must be present during the window.
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The soil around Yucaipa is in hydrologic group C, meaning it drains slowly. This does not change the volume of fill dirt you need, but it means you should plan for adequate drainage under the fill to prevent water buildup.
Yucaipa experiences about 25 days a year below freezing. That can affect the ground's workability and may require scheduling the delivery around frozen conditions, but frost is not deep so it is usually manageable.
No. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. If no one is there, a missed delivery fee may apply.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. Use our fill dirt calculator to estimate how many tons your project needs based on the area and depth. The price per ton is shown at checkout for your ZIP code.
Order online and get the delivered price for your address. Gravel Monkey brings the fill dirt to your site in a dump truck, with loads from 1 to 40+ tons. Visit the Yucaipa page to start your order.
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