Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Yerington address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors working on a development pad and homeowners filling a stump hole both buy fill dirt, but they buy it differently. The contractor orders by the truckload for a known grade, while the homeowner often needs just enough to raise a low spot and learns the process as they go.
Yerington gets about 6 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter more than how fast the material settles. Whether you are working on a small residential lot or a commercial site, the goal is the same: get clean, structural fill delivered without a trip to a yard.
Fill dirt sold by Gravel Monkey is soil without organic matter, excavated from below the topsoil layer. It compacts well and supports weight on top. The table below shows the one product we offer for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean, compaction-friendly material with no organic debris. |
The table below matches five typical problems to the right product and a recommended depth or note. Each project uses clean fill dirt as the base material.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches for stability. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Overfill slightly to account for settling. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Usually 2 to 4 inches above existing grade after compaction. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in shallow layers and tamp between each. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Minimum 4 inches of compacted fill for a structural base. |
Soils mapped in the Yerington area are commonly well drained. That means you may need less base stone under a surface layer of fill than you would on a clay site. The ground around Yerington is in hydrologic group A, which means it soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff. This behavior reduces the drainage stone needed below the fill.
About 154 days a year drop below 32F. That freezing pattern affects how long the ground stays workable. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch. Snowfall averages about 3 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is not a major concern, but it is worth considering if you spread fill in late autumn.
Only about 14 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is straightforward for most of the year. The combination of low rainfall and well-drained soil means your fill dirt is unlikely to be waterlogged when it arrives.
The easiest way to determine tonnage is to measure the length, width, and depth of the area you want to fill. Use the fill dirt calculator on our site to convert those measurements into tons. Enter the dimensions and get a tonnage estimate that matches the product you see here.
Buying fill dirt from Gravel Monkey works like this: order online by the ton, choose your delivery date at checkout (at least 3 business days out), and a dump truck brings the load to your address. You pick a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). Delivery is priced by ZIP, and qualifying orders ship free. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to get $50 off.
A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email when you order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that second email before the truck rolls. Someone needs to be present during the window; absence can lead to a redelivery fee. The access road must be at least 12 feet wide. For more detail, read our delivery information page. Learn about Gravel Monkey and see customer reviews online.
Fill dirt is structural, not a growing layer. Pair it with one of these materials to complete your job.
Yes. With about 154 freezing days a year, the ground can be frozen solid during winter months. Delivery is still possible, but compaction may be less effective on frozen soil. Plan your work for when the ground is thawed, mostly spring through fall.
Yes. The ground in the Yerington area is in hydrologic group A, meaning it soaks up water quickly and produces little runoff. That behavior typically reduces the drainage stone you need under the fill, which can lower the total depth of material required compared to a clay site.
Yes, Gravel Monkey delivers to any address that a dump truck can access safely. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet. You must be present or have someone at the location during the delivery window.
Fill dirt does not come in sizes like gravel does. It is loose, excavated soil with no organic matter. The consistency varies by source, but it should be free of large rocks and roots. Order by weight, not by size.
Order fill dirt online, pick your delivery date, and let the truck drop the load where you mark it. No trip to a yard, no waiting in line. Start your order on the Yerington city hub to see delivery pricing for 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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