Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Nantucket address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and the right choice depends on the project. Nantucket gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you raise grade or backfill. The single material we stock is appropriate for all these jobs: raising a low yard, filling a hole, or building up a pad.
Ordering is straightforward: choose your quantity, pick a delivery window, and the dump truck brings the load to your address. There is no minimum tonnage for most orders, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout.
The only product we carry is a clean, structural fill dirt with low organic content. It is suited for backfill, grading, and any task that needs stable bulk without a growing layer.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | No organic matter; compacts well for stable surfaces. |
The following table matches common projects to the product and gives a general depth or note. Depth varies by site, so use the fill dirt calculator for a precise estimate.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill to just above grade; allow for settlement |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in layers, typical depth to foundation bottom |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add enough to achieve desired slope away from house |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade, tamp down as you go |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Thickness depends on load; 4 to 6 inches common for light structures |
Nantucket County permitted about 218 single-family homes in 2024, which means new construction and yard work are common. The local soil is mapped as excessively drained, so more or less base stone may be needed under the surface layer. This is area guidance, not a site-specific recommendation.
About 77 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps avoid ruts and compaction. Additionally, roughly 25 inches of snowfall per year can cause plowing damage to a loose surface. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it.
Ground freezing here is real but moderate, affecting how much the ground moves and when you can work. The soil around Nantucket soaks up water quickly and produces little runoff, which means less drainage stone is needed under the surface. Use these facts as a starting point; your specific site may differ.
Start by measuring the length and width of the area in feet, then decide the depth in inches. Multiply those numbers and divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons using the material's density. The easiest way is to use the fill dirt calculator on the Gravel Monkey site, which does the math for you.
Gravel Monkey makes buying fill dirt simple. You order online by the ton, the delivery price is shown by ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck brings the load to your address. Loads range from 1 to 40+ tons, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required, and you get an email confirmation with a second email closer to the date showing the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Read the full delivery information for details on site access, cancellations, and inspections. Learn more about Gravel Monkey and customer reviews.
Fill dirt is structural, used for raising grade and backfill, with no organic matter. Topsoil is the growing layer that goes on top of it. Consider these materials for the same job.
Yes. Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to residential and commercial addresses in Nantucket and nearby communities. The delivery window is chosen at checkout, and the truck comes directly to your site. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery, and you can track it with the email updates.
This depends on the area and depth. For example, one ton of fill dirt covers roughly 100 square feet at a depth of 2 inches. Nantucket gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year, so deeper fill may be needed for drainage in low spots. Use the fill dirt calculator on the site for an accurate tonnage.
Fill dirt is not for planting. It is structural material for grading and backfill. For planting, order topsoil and place it over the fill dirt. A typical topsoil depth for lawns is 4 to 6 inches, and for gardens 6 to 12 inches.
We stock only one fill dirt: a clean, excavated subsoil with no organic matter. It has a consistent particle size that compacts well. The product is not screened to different sizes, but the supplier may vary slightly by region. Use it for any job that requires a stable, non-organic base.
To get started, estimate your tonnage with the fill dirt calculator, then place your order online. The dump truck will deliver to your address in Nantucket on a date you choose. Visit the Nantucket hub page for more information about Gravel Monkey in the area.
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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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