Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Perryville address and unloads right where you point.
Perryville sees about 45 inches of precipitation a year, which means water moves across the surface a fair amount. Planning for drainage and washout matters when you are placing fill dirt on a building site or a low yard.
Fill dirt is the structural layer that sits below topsoil or a slab. It compacts well and does not settle too much over time, making it the right choice for raising grade and filling deep holes.
The main product we deliver for jobs around Perryville is plain fill dirt. It comes from regional sources, so the exact texture and color can vary, but it works the same way: clean soil with no organic matter that compacts into a stable base.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, backfill, filling holes | Clean mineral soil, no roots or trash. Compacts firm. |
Pick the depth based on what you are building. These five examples cover the typical uses in and around Perryville.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 8 to 12 inches |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches above subgrade, compacted |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 6 inches, then topsoil on top |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade, compact and shape |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Full depth, compacted in stages |
Perryville gets about 45 inches of rain a year, with around 70 days that bring at least a tenth of an inch. That many wet days means you want to schedule the delivery onto firm ground so the truck does not rut the site. Laying fill in wet weather is possible, but compaction is harder when the ground is saturated.
About 109 days a year drop below 32F. That many freezing days narrow the work window for grading and compaction. Frozen fill dirt does not compact right, and when it thaws the ground can shift. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it.
The ground around Perryville is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. Because fill dirt does not have organic matter, it drains faster than native clay, but a deeper drainage layer under the fill earns its place in low areas.
To estimate your volume, measure the length and width of the area and decide on the depth in inches. Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on how much you have to fill and how well it will compact. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a rough tonnage based on your dimensions.
You order online, choose the delivery date at checkout (at least 3 business days out), and pick a morning or afternoon window. The price is calculated by your ZIP code and shown before you commit. A dump truck brings the load to your address, and you need to be there or have someone else on site during the window.
For qualifying orders, delivery is free. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order. You get an email confirmation right away, then a second one closer to the day with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery only happens after you approve that second email.
We work with a network of regional suppliers, so the fill dirt you get comes from a local quarry. For more on how we operate, see About Gravel Monkey. To check what other customers have said, visit Customer reviews. For full policies on scheduling, access and claims, read Delivery information.
Fill dirt is often paired with materials that go on top of it or next to it. These options are popular on the same order.
Yes. The ground in the area takes water in slowly, so fill dirt placed in low areas may need extra depth to account for washout and settling. Perryville gets about 45 inches of rain a year, so a deeper fill layer helps manage surface water.
They can. About 109 days a year drop below freezing, and the ground freezes moderately. Fill dirt delivered onto frozen ground may not compact well, so it is better to schedule delivery on either side of the cold stretch. The truck still runs on winter roads as long as access is clear.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to orders of fill dirt or any other material we deliver.
Yes. A contractor can place the order and have it delivered to the job site. The contractor needs to provide a valid phone number and be present during the delivery window or have someone else there.
Whether you are backfilling a foundation or raising a yard, fill dirt from Gravel Monkey comes straight to your address. Use the Perryville page to start an order and see the delivered price.
We also deliver to nearby locations.
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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