Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Pagosa Springs address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is structural material for raising grade and backfill. The ground around Pagosa Springs takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under any new fill.
Using clean fill dirt without organic matter prevents future settlement. It compacts well and provides a stable base for patios, driveways, and foundations.
One product meets most structural fill needs in Pagosa Springs. The table below shows what it is for and a key note.
| Product | What It Is For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Contains no organic matter, so it will not decompose or settle unevenly. |
Every project calls for fill dirt as the base layer. The table matches the job to the product and a general depth note.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts to prevent later settling |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Build in layers, compact each one |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Use against concrete for a stable fill |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Allow for final grade slope away from structure |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in stages as the hole is dug |
Ground freezing in Pagosa Springs is deep and long. That means the soil stays frozen through winter and thaws slowly in spring. When the ground thaws, expect some settlement as the fill consolidates.
The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall. Plan your fill dirt work between May and October to avoid frozen ground.
The population of Pagosa Springs is about 1,797, but building activity is steady. Archuleta County permitted about 139 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that drives demand for structural fill.
Measure the length, width, and desired depth of the area you plan to fill. Multiply them to get cubic feet, then convert to tons using our fill dirt calculator. The calculator works for any job size and gives you a tonnage estimate in seconds.
Order online by the ton. Enter your ZIP code at checkout for the delivered price. Trucks haul 1 to more than 40 tons per load, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out. Pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). Provide a valid phone number to confirm the delivery. You will get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email.
You or a nominated person must be available during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. For full details, see our delivery information page. About Gravel Monkey and customer reviews are also available.
Many customers pair fill dirt with these materials for a complete project:
Yes, but only for jobs that require grading or compaction. The ground freezing here is deep and long, so spreading and compacting fill dirt is best done in the warmer months. Delivery itself can proceed on dry, clear winter days if the access route is firm.
It can be. The soil in Pagosa Springs takes water in slowly, so rainfall runs off rather than soaking in. On a bare slope, that runoff can cause washout. A proper base of fill dirt, compacted in lifts, helps manage surface water and prevents erosion.
Fill dirt does not come in sizes like gravel. You order the same material whether you are raising a yard or backfilling a foundation. The depth and compaction effort depend on the project, not on a product size.
Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers to rural addresses in Archuleta County and to nearby towns. Check your ZIP code at checkout to verify coverage. The truck will come to your property as long as the access road is at least 12 feet wide.
Raising a low yard or backfilling around a foundation are two of the most common jobs for fill dirt in Pagosa Springs. Order online from Gravel Monkey and schedule delivery to your address.
We also deliver fill dirt to nearby communities:
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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