Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your El Dorado Springs address and unloads right where you point.
The delivered cost of fill dirt depends on how many tons you order and the distance the truck travels. Your ZIP code sets the delivery price at checkout.
El Dorado Springs gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year, which makes drainage planning important when backfilling or raising grade. Good fill dirt compacts well and helps control washout.
Fill dirt is a structural material used to change grades and fill voids. It contains no organic matter and compacts into a stable base.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compactable and low in organics. Not for planting. |
These projects typically call for fill dirt as the main material. The table shows what to order and a depth guideline.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts and compact each layer |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Depth depends on final grade |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add 4 to 8 inches for a growing area |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Overfill to allow for settling |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in 6-inch layers |
The ground in the El Dorado Springs area takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. With about 45 inches of precipitation a year, a deeper drainage layer beneath your fill dirt helps prevent washout.
About 69 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is smart. The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall.
About 97 days a year drop below 32F, and ground freezing is deep and long. That freeze-thaw cycle can shift an unstable base. Snowfall is about 7 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose surface, so compact your fill dirt well before winter.
To figure out the tonnage, measure the length and width of your area in feet and decide the depth. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a quick number for your project.
Ordering fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is done online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck brings the load straight to your address. Loads run from one ton to over 40 tons.
Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery window.
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Yes. The ground in the area takes water in slowly and sheds a lot across the surface, so planning a deeper drainage layer beneath your fill dirt can help manage runoff. That extra depth increases the total fill you need.
Yes. With about 97 days below freezing and deep ground frost, the ground can be hard and unworkable in winter. Delivery is still possible, but you may need to schedule during the warmer months for spreading and compaction.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton, not by size. It is a consistent material without organic matter. There is only one type: clean structural fill.
Fill dirt is not for planting directly. You need to cover it with topsoil before seeding or planting. Allow time for the fill dirt to settle, typically a few weeks.
When you are ready to order, visit our El Dorado Springs hub to get started. Use the fill dirt calculator above to estimate your tonnage, then place your order online.
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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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