Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Colebrook address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners take different approaches to buying fill dirt. Contractors order by the dump truck load for large grade raises or backfill around foundations. Homeowners often measure in cubic yards for a single stump hole or low spot in a yard.
Colebrook gets about 43 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any fill project. The right fill dirt holds its shape without washing away when rain comes.
Fill dirt is the structural layer that supports whatever goes on top. It has no organic matter, so it compacts well and does not settle over time. The table below lists what we deliver.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean structural fill, no debris or topsoil mixed in. |
Every project starts with a problem to solve. The table matches the right material to the job.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill dirt | Fill to level and compact in lifts |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill dirt | Fill in layers, compact between lifts |
| Building up a pad | Fill dirt | Build to finished grade, allow for compaction |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill dirt | Fill to design elevation, compact thoroughly |
| Raising a low yard | Fill dirt | Spread 6 to 12 inches, compact before topsoil |
About 96 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps avoid a muddy mess. The deep frost here keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar.
About 197 days a year drop below 32F. That long freeze-thaw cycle can move the ground enough to crack a slab or shift a patio. A well-compacted base of fill dirt gives a stable platform that resists that movement.
Soils mapped in the Colebrook area are commonly moderately well drained. That means the natural ground takes water in slowly, so a deeper base layer of fill dirt earns its place under driveways or patios. The ground around Colebrook is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A proper drainage layer under the fill helps keep the finished surface dry.
About 111 inches of snow a year can mean plowing damage to a loose surface. A compacted fill layer holds up better under the blade.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. To estimate how many tons you need, measure the length and width of the area in feet and the depth you plan to fill. Then multiply length times width times depth to get cubic feet. A rough rule is that 1 cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 1.3 tons. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a more precise number for your project.
You order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, and a dump truck brings the load to your address. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons, and qualifying orders get free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). You get an email confirmation when you order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery only goes ahead once you approve that email. You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck.
Learn more about our process on the Delivery Information page. Read customer reviews and see how Gravel Monkey works.
Fill dirt is the base, but many projects need a surface layer or a different material for drainage. Pair it with these.
The number depends on the volume you need to fill. A cubic yard typically weighs about 1.3 tons. Colebrook gets about 43 inches of precipitation a year, so factor in extra depth for drainage in low areas. Use the fill dirt calculator on our site for a precise estimate.
Yes, we deliver to Colebrook and many nearby towns across Coos County and into Vermont. Coos County permitted about 89 single-family homes in 2024, and we serve those sites as well as existing homes. Delivery is by dump truck to your address after you order online.
Fill dirt is not for planting. It is the structural base. Topsoil is the layer for planting, and it usually goes on top of fill dirt at a depth of 4 to 6 inches. Use fill dirt to raise grade or fill holes, then add topsoil for the growing layer.
You do not plant directly on fill dirt. After spreading fill dirt, compact it and then add a layer of topsoil. You can plant or seed into the topsoil immediately after it is in place, as long as the fill underneath is stable and settled.
Fill dirt in Colebrook is available by the ton with delivery to your address. Visit the Colebrook city hub to start your order or learn more about our materials and process.
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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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