Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Westcliffe address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is priced by the ton because weight drives the truck cost. In a mountain town like Westcliffe, the delivered number also reflects how far the load travels from the supplier.
Ground freezing here is deep and long, which means the season for spreading and grading runs only from late spring through fall. Get the base right before the ground freezes, or settling will show up when it thaws.
Fill dirt is structural material with no organic matter. Do not use it where you plan to grow plants. It is for raising grade, filling holes and backfill behind walls.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well for stable sub-grade under concrete or asphalt. |
Choose the right depth and tonnage for your project. These jobs call for clean fill dirt, not topsoil.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts for stable support. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches after compaction. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Full removal of old liner first. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Minimum 12 inches for heavy loads. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Overfill by 6 inches for settlement. |
The freeze cycle is the first thing to plan for. Deep ground freezing pushes moisture upward, and an unstable base will heave. Fill dirt that is compacted properly before freeze settles less when the ground thaws.
Soils mapped in the Westcliffe area are commonly well drained. That means you may need less base stone under the surface layer than in areas with clay soils. The ground around Westcliffe is in hydrologic group A, which soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff. Because water moves through fast, less drainage stone is needed under the surface.
The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall. Plan your delivery and compaction work accordingly. Custer County permitted about 111 single-family homes in 2024, so there is steady demand for fill dirt for new pads and grading.
Measure the length and width of the area in feet, then multiply by the depth in feet to get cubic feet. Divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.4 to estimate tons. For a more precise number, use the fill dirt calculator on the Gravel Monkey site.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the material to your address in loads from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
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Fill dirt provides the sub-grade. Add these materials on top or alongside for a finished job.
Yes. Soils mapped in the Westcliffe area are commonly well drained, so you may use less base stone underneath. Because the ground soaks water up quickly, less drainage stone is needed. That means more of your cubic yardage goes to actual fill rather than sub-base layers, but your total tonnage still depends on the depth and area of the project.
Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. The price is based on distance from the nearest regional supplier and the tonnage you order. Ground freezing here is deep and long, which shortens the workable season to late spring through fall, so ordering early in that window can help you avoid last-minute rush fees.
Depth depends on the project. For raising a yard, 6 to 12 inches after compaction is typical. For a building pad, you need at least 12 inches of compacted fill. For backfill against a foundation, compact in lifts and match the native grade.
The delivery price combines the material cost per ton with a transport fee based on the distance from the supplier to your address. You see the total at checkout when you enter your ZIP code and choose a delivery window. Gravel Monkey handles the truck and drop so you only pick the size and the day.
Enter your address on the Westcliffe location page to see your delivered price by the ton. The system calculates the total based on your ZIP code and the load size.
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