Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Ringgold address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors ordering fill dirt know what they need and how many tons. Homeowners often buy fill dirt for the first time and are less sure about the volume, the material and whether it will stay put. Either way, the material is the same: clean, compactable soil with no organic matter, sold by the ton and dumped where you mark it.
Ringgold gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matters for any fill job. That makes the quality of the fill dirt and how you place it more important than just the tonnage.
Fill dirt is the structural layer under patios, lawns, driveways and foundations. It does not contain the organic material found in topsoil, so it will not settle as much over time. Order it by the ton for projects that need a stable base.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean, compactable fill with no organic matter, ideal for creating a stable subbase before topsoil or hardscape. |
Whether you are finishing a construction site or fixing a low spot, fill dirt solves a specific problem. The table below shows five typical projects and what to order.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in lifts of 8 to 12 inches and compact each layer. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Allow extra volume for settling; wet fill may need more compaction. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread in layers, watering and tamping between lifts. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in 6-inch lifts and compact to avoid future dips. |
| Building up a pad for a shed or garage | Fill Dirt | Minimum 12 inches after compaction, more if soil conditions require it. |
Catoosa County permitted about 485 single-family homes in 2024, many of which need fill for grading and foundation work. Ringgold itself sees about 78 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is a practical concern. You do not want the truck sinking in wet soil.
About 74 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, which shortens the work window and makes the ground move more with freeze-thaw cycles. The ground here freezes moderately, affecting when you can place and compact fill and how much it settles after a thaw. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Soils mapped in the Ringgold area are commonly moderately well drained, which means the base layer beneath your fill may need extra attention if you are building on clay. Ground around Ringgold is in hydrologic group C, meaning it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. That behavior makes a deeper drainage layer earn its place under the fill.
Volume is calculated by the area you are covering and the depth of fill required. Because fill dirt compacts, you should order about 25 percent more than the loose volume shown by the area. Use the fill dirt calculator to get a tonnage estimate based on your project dimensions and compaction factor. The tool accounts for the cubic yards per ton for standard fill dirt.
Buying fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is done entirely online. Select the product, enter your delivery ZIP code to see the price per ton, and choose a delivery window at checkout. Most loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
After ordering, you receive an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the delivery date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that email before the truck is dispatched. A valid phone number is required, and someone must be present during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. For full details on how delivery works, visit the Delivery information page. Learn more about the company on the About Gravel Monkey page, and see what customers say on the Customer reviews page.
Fill dirt creates the base; other materials provide the finish or solve different problems on the same site. Consider these if your job also needs a top layer, drainage or a different look.
Yes. Ringgold gets about 56 inches of precipitation a year, so fill dirt will settle more if it is not well compacted and the soil drains slowly. Order extra tonnage to account for compaction and the wetter-than-average climate. Using a deeper base layer helps prevent washout.
Yes. About 74 days a year drop below freezing, which can make the ground too hard for compaction and the delivery site muddy. The truck can still deliver on firm, dry access, but you may need to schedule around cold snaps. Allow 3 business days between order and delivery date.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order of fill dirt or any other material. The code is applied at checkout on the Gravel Monkey website.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be present throughout the delivery window. The driver needs a valid phone number to confirm access. If no one is there, a redelivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded.
Gravel Monkey brings fill dirt by the ton directly to your property in Ringgold and the surrounding Catoosa County area. No need to visit a yard or arrange a trailer. Order online, choose your delivery window, and the truck drops the load where you mark it. For all the locations we serve, see the Ringgold hub page.
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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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