Topsoil ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Monticello address and unloads right where you point.
Monticello receives about 50 inches of precipitation each year. That amount of rain makes good drainage in the topsoil layer important for keeping plant roots healthy. Topsoil that holds organic matter helps manage moisture without getting waterlogged.
Whether you are leveling a low spot or building a garden bed, the right topsoil makes the job easier. Gravel Monkey delivers screened topsoil by the ton straight to your address in Monticello.
This single product handles most residential and commercial growing-layer jobs. It is sold by the ton and arrives in a dump truck ready to spread.
| Product | Best use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Topsoil | Lawns, raised beds, regrading the growing layer | Screened material with organic content for rooting |
The table below matches typical projects to the same product at different depths. Measure your area to find the right amount.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Leveling low spots in a yard | Topsoil | 2 to 3 inches applied, then compacted |
| Regrading after construction | Topsoil | 4 to 6 inches over the disturbed area |
| Raised beds and gardens | Topsoil | Fill to 8 to 12 inches for deep-rooting crops |
| New lawn | Topsoil | 4 to 6 inches as a base before sod or seed |
| Over-seeding topdress | Topsoil | 1/4 to 1/2 inch light dressing over existing grass |
Monticello sees about 62 days a year where the temperature drops below 32F. That means the ground freezes often enough to pause outdoor work and can cause some frost heave on loose surfaces. Plan your topsoil delivery for a period when the ground is firm.
Soils mapped in the Monticello area are commonly well drained. This area guidance means you may need less base stone under the topsoil than a site with heavy clay. The ground around Monticello takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough for good drainage. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
Monticello gets about 1 inch of snowfall a year. Light snow is not a major issue, but plowing can scrape a loose topsoil surface if it has not settled. Schedule your delivery onto firm ground, especially during the wetter periods.
Calculate the volume by multiplying the length by width by the depth you want, then convert that to tons. Topsoil typically weighs about 1.4 tons per cubic yard when dry. Use our material calculators to find the right tonnage before you order.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, and you pick a delivery window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. Loads range from 1 ton to over 40 tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You will 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 proceeds only after you approve that second email. You need to be at the site during the window, or have someone you nominate. The truck requires a road width of at least 12 feet. For more details, see our delivery information page. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and read customer reviews.
Many buyers order these materials in the same truckload for complete projects.
The smallest load is 1 ton. A ton of topsoil covers roughly 40 square feet at 2 inches deep. That amount is enough to patch a few low spots or fill a small raised bed. Orders must be at least 3 business days ahead of the delivery date.
With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season. Monticello has about 71 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so order for a period with firm, dry ground. Spring and autumn often offer the best working conditions.
You must be present or have someone you nominate at the site during the delivery window. The driver will not unload unless someone is there to direct the drop point. Absence can result in a redelivery fee.
The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet and a surface that can support a heavy vehicle. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. Confirming the property can take the truck is the customer's responsibility.
Getting the right amount of topsoil starts with knowing your square footage and depth. Use the calculator on the city page to estimate tonnage, then choose your delivery window. Visit the Monticello hub page to start your order or check available materials.
We also deliver topsoil to nearby towns.
See the delivered price for your address and order topsoil by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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