Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Aurora address and unloads right where you point.
The freeze season in Aurora lasts long, with about 111 days below freezing. That pushes the work window for spreading and grading fill dirt to late spring through fall.
When the ground thaws, jobs like raising low yards, backfilling foundations and filling holes get underway. Fill dirt is the go-to material for structural fill, and ordering it by the ton from Gravel Monkey gives you a delivered price at checkout.
The most common choice for structural fill in Aurora is Fill Dirt. It works for raising grade, backfill and filling holes. It compacts well and provides a stable base for topsoil, concrete or paving. Single-ton loads are available, and larger orders up to 40 plus tons can be delivered by dump truck.
| Product | Typical Uses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Unscreened natural fill dirt, ideal for structural fill where organic matter is not desired. |
Fill dirt suits a variety of excavation and grading jobs around Aurora. Here are common projects and how much you might need.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Allow for settling, overfill by 10 to 20 percent |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 6 inches for light regrade, more for major changes |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches compacted for structural base |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill and tamp as you go to prevent later sink |
Aurora gets about 46 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning matter on every fill job, especially if you are working on a slope.
The area has about 69 wet days annually with at least a tenth of an inch. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is easier in the drier months.
Snowfall is light at about 7 inches a year, but plowing a loose fill surface can damage it. The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall.
Soils mapped in the Aurora area are commonly moderately well drained. That is an area guidance, not your soil, but it suggests that a base layer of stone may help below the surface. The ground around Aurora is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place under fill dirt.
The amount of fill dirt you need depends on the area and the desired fill depth. Use our fill dirt calculator to convert cubic yards to tons and get an estimate for your Aurora address.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by your ZIP at checkout, and loads range from 1 to 40 plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning or afternoon window. A valid phone number is required to confirm delivery. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the window and a photo of the load. You must approve that second email for delivery to proceed. You or a nominated person must be on site during the delivery window. The truck needs a 12-foot-wide access road. If the delivery cannot be completed, a redelivery fee may apply. Cancellations after 24 hours incur a 25 percent processing fee; within 48 hours of delivery, orders are non-refundable. Inspect your load within 48 hours and photograph any issues. Gravel Monkey will correct wrong material or delivery location but does not cover site access problems, weather damage after delivery, or natural variation. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, check Customer reviews, and review Delivery information.
Yes, we deliver fill dirt to Aurora and surrounding communities. With about 111 freezing days a year here, we recommend scheduling delivery for late spring through fall when the ground is workable.
The tonnage depends on the area and depth you need to fill. Aurora has about 46 inches of rain a year, so you may need to account for drainage layers. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a precise estimate.
Fill dirt is a single unscreened product, not graded by size like gravel. It contains a mix of soil, clay and small rocks, suitable for structural fill where organic matter is not wanted.
Fill dirt settles over time, especially with the deep frost in Aurora. Wait at least one freeze-thaw cycle before planting to allow the ground to stabilize. Compact the fill in lifts to reduce settling.
Ready to order? Visit the Aurora hub to see delivery options and place your order. The delivered price for your address is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code.
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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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