Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Bonne Terre address and unloads right where you point.
When you need to raise a low yard, fill a hole, or build up a pad, you need a material that stays put and compacts well. Fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is the structural base for these jobs. Bonne Terre gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter from the start.
Unlike topsoil, fill dirt contains no organic matter that rots and settles over time. It is a mineral material that compacts to a firm, stable surface. That is why contractors use it under slabs, driveways, and structures.
Fill dirt is the structural choice for any project that needs a solid, compacted base. It is a budget-friendly option for large volumes because it is a single, unscreened material that gets the job done without extra processing. The table below shows the product we deliver.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Structural fill with no organic matter compacts well for stable subgrades. |
Each project has a different depth and volume need, but fill dirt works for all of them as the base layer. Use the table below to match your project to the right approach.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add 6 to 12 inches after compaction; use the calculator for volume. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts and compact each layer to prevent settlement. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade and compact; top with topsoil if growing grass. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in thin layers to avoid future settling against the wall. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Build a stable subbase at least 8 inches thick after compaction. |
Bonne Terre sees about 73 wet days a year where at least a tenth of an inch of rain falls. That means you need to schedule your delivery onto firm ground, not mud. Wet soil under the fill can cause uneven settling later.
Freezing days drop below 32F about 104 times a year. That freeze-thaw cycle moves the ground, and a poorly compacted fill base will heave and settle unevenly. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch. Plan to finish compaction before the ground freezes hard.
Soils mapped in the Bonne Terre area are commonly well drained, which usually means you need less base stone under the surface layer. The soil takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is often enough for a stable fill pad.
To figure out how many tons you need, measure the length and width of the area in feet and the depth you want in inches. Multiply those three numbers and divide by 27 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons using the material's density. Use our fill dirt calculator to do the math instantly. It accounts for compaction and waste so you order the right amount on the first try.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. We do not have a yard in Bonne Terre. You order online by the ton, and we arrange delivery from a regional supplier straight to your address. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and loads typically run from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
You choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after your order. You will get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
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Fill dirt is the base layer. These materials go on top of it or alongside it for a finished job.
The soil in the Bonne Terre area takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough. That means you do not need extra fill dirt just because of local soil conditions. The calculator works for typical projects here.
Bonne Terre has about 73 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery onto firm ground by checking the forecast and picking a dry stretch. Wet ground can delay the work and cause compaction problems.
Fill dirt is not sorted by particle size like gravel. It is a single, uniform material used for structural fill. If you need a growing medium, choose topsoil instead. The key difference is between fill dirt and topsoil, not between different sizes of fill dirt.
Order at least 3 business days before your desired delivery date, because that is the minimum lead time. Ordering earlier gives you more flexibility to pick your preferred window and ensures the material is available for your project.
You order online, choose your delivery window, and a dump truck brings the fill dirt to your address. No need to visit a yard or arrange a pickup. Start your order on the Bonne Terre hub page.
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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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