Buy Fill Dirt in Colorado

Fill dirt is the structural base material for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill. It contains no organic matter and compacts well under topsoil or hardscape. Most fill dirt work in Colorado is best planned for late spring through fall, when the ground is thawed and workable.

Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt by the ton to any address in Colorado. The delivered price is calculated by your ZIP at checkout, and you choose a morning or afternoon delivery window. Order online and a dump truck brings the load to your site.

Fill Dirt Options for Colorado

For most fill projects in Colorado, one product is ordered more than any other. Fill dirt is the go-to material for raising grade, filling holes, and backfilling around foundations. It is clean, compactable, and contains no organic matter that would settle later. Colorado's freeze-thaw cycles demand a stable base, and fill dirt compacts firmly for structural fill.

How Much Fill Dirt for Your Colorado Project

Every fill dirt job in Colorado is different. The table below matches common projects to the right material and the amount you will typically need. Fill dirt compacts, so order slightly more than the calculated volume. Use the fill dirt calculator to estimate tonnage for larger projects.

Colorado Conditions That Affect Fill Dirt Use

Conditions across Colorado vary by elevation and region. Annual precipitation across the cities we deliver to runs from 12 to 21 inches, which affects how water drains through fill material. In lower rainfall areas, fill dirt may need less slope; in wetter areas, good compaction is critical to avoid settling.

The number of freezing days per year ranges from about 154 to 232, and most of Colorado sits in the severe band for ground freezing. This means fill placed above the frost line can heave, so deep base preparation is often required. The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall.

The most common soil hydrologic groups across the served cities are C and B. Group B soils have moderate infiltration, while group C soils have slow infiltration. When using fill dirt, the base depth needed depends on the existing soil group. Group B soils may require less depth, while group C soils may need a thicker base to manage runoff.

Fill Dirt Delivery Across Colorado

Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Colorado, not only the cities listed here. Below are some of the featured cities we serve.

• Pueblo
• Denver
• Pagosa Springs
• Parker
• Aurora
• Cortez
• Colorado Springs
• Evergreen
• Grand Junction
• Eagle
• Wellington
• Elizabeth

Estimating Your Fill Dirt Tonnage

Fill dirt is sold by the ton. To figure out how many tons a project needs, measure the area and depth, then use our fill dirt calculator. It converts cubic yards to tons for your specific project.

How to Order Fill Dirt from Gravel Monkey

Ordering fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. You choose the material, enter your ZIP for a delivered price, and pick a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). Orders must be placed at least 3 business days ahead.

Delivery is by dump truck to your address, in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Some orders qualify for free delivery. First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.

Before you order, check the delivery information page for access requirements. You can read customer reviews and learn more about Gravel Monkey.

Other Building Materials Delivered in Colorado

• Sand, Used for bedding, fill, and mixing concrete. Delivered by the ton.
• Crushed Stone, A compactable base material for driveways and patios.
• Walkway Gravel, Decorative gravel for paths and garden areas.
• Topsoil, The growing layer that goes over fill dirt for lawns and gardens.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled base material for driveways and parking areas.
• Crushed Gravel, A versatile aggregate for driveways and drainage layers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fill Dirt in Colorado

Do seasonal road restrictions in Colorado affect delivery?

Yes. Colorado has a long freeze season, with 154 to 232 freezing days a year, which typically brings weight restrictions on roads in the spring thaw period. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries to work around these restrictions, but you should expect possible delays during that window.

What conditions across Colorado should change what I order?

In Colorado, the amount of rain and the soil type vary by location. Annual precipitation across our delivery area ranges from 12 to 21 inches, and the most common soil groups are C and B. If your soil drains slowly (group C), you may need a thicker base of fill dirt to avoid water pooling. If rainfall is high, compaction becomes more important.

How is fill dirt measured and sold?

Fill dirt is sold by the ton. Use the fill dirt calculator to convert your cubic yard estimate into tons. The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP and order quantity.

What else is usually ordered with fill dirt?

Many customers order topsoil to go on top of fill dirt for a growing layer. Other common additions include crushed concrete or crushed gravel for base layers. Sand and walkway gravel are also sometimes ordered in the same trip.

Get Your Fill Dirt Delivered in Colorado

Ready to order fill dirt? Use the fill dirt calculator to estimate your tonnage. Then visit the Colorado hub page to see all available materials and start your order.

Start your fill dirt order by checking the Colorado materials page for all options.