Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Keene address and unloads right where you point.
A common mistake is to treat fill dirt like topsoil. Fill dirt has no organic matter, so it does not support plant growth. Its job is structural: raising grade, filling holes, and providing a stable base.
Keene gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain makes drainage and washout planning important when you place fill dirt. The material must be compacted properly and, where needed, paired with a base layer to keep it in place.
Fill dirt is the base material for any job that needs to change the ground level. It is not a finish surface. After it is compacted, you cover it with topsoil, gravel, or pavement.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compactable, organic-free soil for structural fills and grading work. |
Different projects call for different depths and compaction. The table below shows typical applications.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts, compacting between layers to prevent settling. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Deep fill may require staged compaction over time. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place and compact in 6- to 8-inch lifts. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread in even layers and compact to avoid later dips. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Base thickness depends on the load and soil below. |
Keene sees about 85 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps the truck get to the drop point without getting stuck. Loose, wet soil can rut or shift under the weight.
Around 159 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. That long freeze limits the workable season for grading and compaction. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. When the ground freezes and thaws, fill can settle unevenly if not placed correctly.
Keene averages about 60 inches of snowfall each year. Plowing a loose fill surface can damage it, so it is best to finish the grading before winter or protect the surface. Soils mapped in the Keene area are commonly very poorly drained, which means you may need more base stone under the surface layer to control moisture and prevent washout.
To figure out how much fill dirt you need, measure the length and width of the area and decide on the finished depth. Convert that volume to cubic yards, then use our fill dirt calculator to get an estimated tonnage. The estimate plus your ZIP code determines the delivery price at checkout.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt by the ton straight to your address. You order online, choose your delivery window at checkout, and a dump truck brings the load. Loads range from about 1 ton up to 40 tons or more. Delivery is priced by ZIP and qualifying orders get free delivery.
You can learn more about how the company works on the About Gravel Monkey page. See what other customers have said on the Customer reviews page. And read the full Delivery information page for details on windows, site access, and inspections.
New customers can use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off their first order.
Fill dirt often works with other aggregates on the same job site. Here are the materials that pair well with it.
Delivery cost depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. Keene's population of about 23,119 means delivery routes are efficient, but the final price is calculated at checkout. No two orders are priced the same, so the best way to see your cost is to enter your address.
Use our fill dirt calculator to estimate tonnage based on your project's length, width, and depth. Soils in the Keene area are commonly very poorly drained, so you may need a thicker layer of fill dirt to raise the grade above the native ground. Measure the area and let the calculator do the work.
No. You or a person you nominate must be present during the delivery window. If no one is there when the truck arrives, a missed delivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded. You can choose a morning or afternoon window to match your schedule.
The delivery site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they can safely reach. Confirm that your driveway or path can support the weight of a loaded dump truck.
Ordering from Gravel Monkey is straightforward: choose the product, enter your address, and pick a delivery window. The truck comes to you. No yard to visit, no pickup required. For more information on options in the area, see the Keene page.
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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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