Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Rushville address and unloads right where you point.
When you need to raise a low yard by a few inches, the material adds up fast. A 50-by-50-foot area raised 6 inches might need about 30 to 40 tons of fill dirt.
Rushville gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. That makes drainage a key consideration, and fill dirt provides a compactable, stable base that sheds water well when properly graded.
Fill dirt is the structural material you use to change grade, fill holes, or backfill. It contains no organic matter, so it will not settle or decompose over time. The table below shows the product we offer.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Contains no organic matter, compacts well, and stays in place. |
Many projects around town call for fill dirt. The table below lists typical jobs and the recommended depth or note.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Backfill in lifts of 6 to 8 inches, compact each layer. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact in 6-inch lifts to prevent settling. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Use washed fill if drainage is critical; compact thoroughly. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in layers, water to settle, then top with topsoil. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Average 6 inches of fill over the area, compacted. |
Rushville sees about 115 days a year below freezing. That freeze-thaw cycle can cause an unstable base to heave and shift. A properly compacted fill dirt layer minimizes movement.
The area receives about 20 inches of snow annually. Snow plowing can disturb a loose fill surface, so it helps to cap the fill with a compacted layer or topsoil before winter.
Soils mapped in the Rushville area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. The ground around Rushville is in dual hydrologic group B/D: where it is drained, water infiltrates at a moderate rate; where it is not, most rain runs off. This means that drainage and a deeper base of stone under the fill dirt may be more important here than elsewhere. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Estimating the right tonnage prevents over-ordering or running short. Use our fill dirt calculator to enter your dimensions and get a rough tonnage.
Ordering fill dirt is straightforward. You choose the tonnage online, and delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. Learn more about Gravel Monkey, read customer reviews, and check delivery information for details on scheduling and access.
Fill dirt solves structural needs, but you may also want these materials for the same job.
Winter conditions can affect scheduling. Rushville sees about 115 freezing days and 20 inches of snow each year, which can make access tricky. Gravel Monkey will work with you to find a delivery window that works, but you need to be available during the chosen window. The ground is workable for most of spring to fall, and that is the peak season for fill dirt projects.
Soils mapped in the Rushville area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. The ground is in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where it is drained, water infiltrates at a moderate rate; where it is not, most rain runs off. This means you may need a deeper base of drainage stone under the fill dirt, which adds to the total volume of material needed. The fill dirt itself is structural and does not change with soil type.
Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses in the Rushville area, including rural routes. The delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, so any location within a covered ZIP can order. The truck needs a 12-foot-wide access road to the drop point.
Fill dirt is not graded by size like gravel. It is a uniform earthen material that compacts well. For most projects, standard fill dirt works. If you need a more drainage-friendly option, consider washed fill dirt or a base of crushed stone.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to Rushville and surrounding areas by dump truck. Order online, choose your delivery window, and we drop the load where you mark it. Visit the Rushville hub page for more information on all materials available here.
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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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