Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Troy address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is measured by the ton, and a typical project in Troy needs anywhere from a few tons for a stump hole to forty tons or more for a large pad. The right amount depends on how much the ground needs to rise.
Troy sees about 135 days a year where the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That means the ground freezes and thaws over a long season, so scheduling your fill work onto firm, dry soil matters.
Gravel Monkey supplies fill dirt by the truckload for delivery to your address in Troy. The product is unscreened and contains a mix of clay, sand, and stone, which gives it good compaction for structural fill.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well and does not contain organic matter that would rot and settle. |
Each of these five jobs calls for structural fill rather than topsoil. The table lists the project, what to order, and a note on depth or technique.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts and compact to prevent settling. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Build in layers, compacting each one. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread evenly and slope away from structures. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Drain water first, then backfill in lifts. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact thoroughly to avoid future settlement. |
Troy gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year. That rainfall means drainage and washout planning are important for any fill project. The ground around Troy is in hydrologic group D, which takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. This behavior means drainage and a deeper base stone layer matter more here than elsewhere.
Soils mapped in the Troy area are commonly poorly drained. This area guidance suggests you may need more base stone under the surface layer to handle wet conditions. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. The deep and long ground freezing in Troy affects when the ground is workable and how much it settles once it thaws.
To estimate your tonnage, measure the length, width, and depth of the area you want to fill. Enter those dimensions into our fill dirt calculator and it will give you an approximate tonnage. Ordering slightly more than the estimate allows for compaction and settling.
You order fill dirt online by the ton. Your delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. The material comes on a dump truck to your address in loads from 1 to more than 40 tons. Some orders qualify for free delivery, and new customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order.
Learn more about how Gravel Monkey works on the About Gravel Monkey page. Read customer reviews to see what others say. See the full delivery information for details on scheduling, fees, and site requirements.
Fill dirt builds the base, but other materials finish the work or solve related needs. These products pair well with fill dirt on a Troy project.
Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to Troy and many nearby cities. Because Troy gets about 34 inches of rain a year, we schedule deliveries with drainage and site conditions in mind. You can order for delivery to your address through the checkout process.
The cost is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. Because soils in Troy are commonly poorly drained, you may need a deeper base layer, which can affect the total tonnage. The delivered price includes the material, delivery, and the truck's time.
Fill dirt contains no organic matter and compacts to a dense base. You need to cap it with a layer of topsoil before planting grass or plants. Allow the fill to settle through a few rains, then add topsoil and seed or sod.
Fill dirt is not sold by particle size like gravel or stone. It is an unscreened mix of clay, sand, and rock that varies naturally by source. The key difference between fill products is that fill dirt is structural, while topsoil is meant for growing.
Order online, choose your delivery window, and the truck arrives with your fill dirt. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm) at checkout.
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We also deliver fill dirt to nearby communities.
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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