Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Denton address and unloads right where you point.
When you need to raise a low yard, fill a hole, or backfill around a foundation, fill dirt is the material that does the work. In Denton, projects like these typically call for several tons of material delivered by dump truck.
Denton gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning are important when you grade a site with fill dirt.
Fill dirt is a clean, inorganic soil used to build up a site before adding topsoil or hardscape. It compacts well and does not settle like material with organic content. The table below shows the product we deliver in the Denton area.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | A structural material with no organic matter for stable fill. |
Many common landscaping and construction tasks around Denton start with fill dirt. The table below shows how to match the material to the job.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Typically 6 to 12 inches of fill, then topsoil |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; fill in lifts and compact |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade, allow settling over time |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in thin layers and compact |
Denton receives about 48 inches of precipitation annually, so drainage is a key factor in any fill project. Plan for washout control and consider adding a drainage layer under the fill where needed.
About 75 days a year see at least a tenth of an inch of rain, making scheduling tricky. You will want firm ground for the delivery to avoid the truck getting stuck in mud. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Soils mapped in the Denton area are commonly very poorly drained. This means you may need more base stone under the surface layer. The ground around Denton is in dual hydrologic group B/D: where it has been drained, it absorbs water at a moderate rate; where it has not, water runs across the surface. So the need for drainage and a deeper base depends on whether the site is already tiled or ditched. This area guidance should be considered before placing fill.
To estimate how many tons you need, measure the length and width of the area in feet and the depth you intend to fill in inches. Then use our fill dirt calculator to convert those dimensions to tons. The calculator accounts for compaction and material density.
Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. We deliver via dump truck to your address in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
The delivery date is at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout. A valid phone number is required, and you will receive an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. For full details, see our delivery information page. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and see customer reviews.
Fill dirt works as a base, but you may need these materials for the same job:
About 75 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so you should plan deliveries for dry spells when the ground is firm. Scheduling in the drier months reduces the chance of mud.
Yes, about 83 days a year drop below freezing, but the freeze is moderate. Ground freezing can delay work and affect compaction, so ordering in spring through fall is safer.
Yes, use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off a first order. It applies once per household.
Yes, you or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. If nobody is there, a missed delivery fee may apply.
Whether you are raising a yard or filling in a hole, Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to homes and businesses in Denton. Order online and we bring the load to you. Visit our Denton hub to see all available materials.
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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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