Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Iowa address and unloads right where you point.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt across Iowa by the ton. A dump truck brings the load to your address, and you mark the spot where you want the pile. No yard to visit, no pickup needed.
The price and delivery window are set at checkout. Use the fill dirt calculator to estimate tonnage, then place your order online.
Fill dirt is a structural material, not a growing medium. It is used to raise grade, fill holes, and backfill around foundations. There is no organic matter in it, so it compacts well and does not settle the way topsoil does.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compact in lifts for a stable base that will not sink. |
Fill dirt is the budget option for large-scale grading and filling. Topsoil is the finish layer that goes on top.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Order enough to fill the hole and pile a small crown for settling. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill in layers, compacting each lift to prevent future dips. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Build the pad to the desired height, then compact thoroughly. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add 4 to 6 inches of fill dirt, then cap with topsoil for grass. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Use clean fill dirt that drains well, compacted in 8-inch lifts. |
Annual precipitation across the cities we deliver to in Iowa runs from 32 to 39 inches. That rainfall means fill dirt should be placed above the seasonal high water table to avoid saturation. The ground freezes for about 130 to 160 days a year, depending on location, and most of the state sits in the severe band for ground freezing. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar.
Hydrologic groups C and C/D are the most common across the served cities. That means slower drainage, so fill dirt base depth should be generous to lift structures above the moisture zone.
We deliver to addresses in 74 cities across Iowa. The list below shows some of the larger areas we serve.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across Iowa, not only the cities listed here.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and the volume needed depends on the area and the depth you want to raise. Use our fill dirt calculator to convert your dimensions into tonnage before ordering.
Order fill dirt online by the ton, and the delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck delivers the load to your address, and you choose the delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. Loads range from 1 to 40+ tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Delivery must be scheduled at least 3 business days out. You will receive an email confirmation, then a second email before the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Someone must be at the site during the window to accept the delivery. See About Gravel Monkey for more on the business. Read customer reviews and review delivery information for full details.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses in 74 cities across Iowa. If your address is within our service area, we can bring fill dirt to your site.
Delivery dates are chosen at checkout and must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a morning or afternoon window.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. Load sizes range from 1 to 40+ tons depending on the project.
Fill dirt is priced by the ton, and the total is shown at checkout based on your delivery ZIP. No local pricing is published because delivery costs vary by location.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt by dump truck to any address in our Iowa service area. Use the state page to compare materials and order online.
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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