Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Washington address and unloads right where you point.
A load of fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is bought by the ton, ordered online, and delivered by dump truck to your address in Washington. With about 44 inches of precipitation a year, drainage and washout from the fill need to be planned for.
Fill dirt is the structural layer for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill. It contains no organic matter, so it compacts well and resists settling.
Fill dirt is not suitable for planting or as a growing medium; it is a mineral soil for structural fill.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Mineral soil with no organic matter, compacts to a stable base for construction. |
Use this table to match your project to the right material and depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Fill to desired grade, compact in lifts |
| raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add in layers for even drainage |
| filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact thoroughly to prevent settling |
| backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Tamp in lifts to avoid voids |
| burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Overfill slightly to allow for settling |
Franklin County permitted about 501 single-family homes in 2024, which means new construction sites that need fill for grading and foundations. About 111 days a year drop below freezing in Washington, so the ground freezes and thaws each winter, affecting how fill settles.
The county receives about 14 inches of snowfall a year, and plowing can disturb a loose fill surface. Ground around Washington is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer under the fill is warranted.
Frost penetration is moderate but real, so the workable window is limited during winter. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it.
To estimate tonnage, measure the area to be filled and the desired depth, then use the fill dirt calculator to convert cubic yards to tons. The calculator handles the math and gives a precise number.
Ordering fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is done online by the ton. At checkout, the delivery price is calculated by your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Loads range from 1 to more than 40 tons, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
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Yes, because the native soil in the Washington area is in hydrologic group C, which drains slowly and sheds water across the surface. That means you may need a deeper drainage layer, which affects the total fill volume.
Winter conditions do affect delivery. With about 111 freezing days per year, the ground can freeze, making it harder to spread and compact fill. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries around winter to ensure a stable base for the work.
Fill dirt is not sized like gravel; it is a single material consisting of mineral soil. It is sold by the ton, and the consistency is uniform for structural fill. There are no different size grades.
Fill dirt is not intended for planting. It is a structural fill with no organic matter. For planting, you need to place a layer of topsoil on top of the fill dirt after it has settled.
To see the delivered price for a load of fill dirt at your address in Washington, order online at Gravel Monkey. The price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Visit the Washington, MO page for more information.
Gravel Monkey also delivers fill dirt to nearby areas.
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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