Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Rochester address and unloads right where you point.
Soils mapped in the Rochester area are commonly poorly drained. That means you often need more base stone under the surface layer to keep fill dirt stable and prevent settling.
Fill dirt is the right material for raising grade, backfilling, and filling holes. It compacts well and does not rot, making it a solid long-term solution for your project.
We sell one type of fill dirt for structural work. It is clean, compactable material without organic matter.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts firmly and resists settling once placed and tamped. |
Each job needs a specific depth and compaction plan. Here are five typical projects and how fill dirt fits.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill hole completely, compact in lifts to prevent future sinking. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Add and compact in 6-inch layers until the pad reaches grade. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Backfill to grade, compact each layer before adding the next. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill to desired depth, compact thoroughly to avoid voids. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread and compact in lifts to raise the yard evenly. |
Rochester gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year. That moisture pushes through loose fill and can cause washout if the surface is not graded and compacted properly. Plan for drainage away from structures.
About 82 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground avoids rutting. Wet days also slow compaction, so check the forecast before the truck arrives.
The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall. About 151 days a year drop below 32F. Ground freezing is deep and long, meaning the workable season is short and the ground may shift as it thaws. Compact fill dirt before the freeze to reduce settling after winter.
Calculate your volume by multiplying length by width by depth in feet, then divide by 27 to get cubic yards. Convert cubic yards to tons using our fill dirt calculator for an accurate tonnage estimate.
Order online by the ton and see the delivered price at checkout for your ZIP code. A dump truck brings 1 to 40+ tons right to your address. Choose a morning or afternoon delivery window. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
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Yes. Rochester soils are commonly poorly drained, so you may need an extra layer of base stone under the fill to handle moisture. That can increase the total depth you need. The annual rainfall of about 48 inches also means you should order slightly more to account for compaction loss and potential washout. Use our calculator to dial in the right amount.
Yes. About 151 days a year drop below freezing, and ground freezing is deep and long. That makes late spring through fall the main season for spreading and grading fill. Snowfall of about 57 inches a year can also block access for the dump truck. We schedule deliveries year-round, but the best workable window is limited. Choose a delivery date when the ground is firm and access is clear.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code applies to the material total, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
Yes. Contractors can place the order and select a delivery window. They need to provide a valid phone number and be present or nominate someone on site during the window. The same delivery policies apply.
Ready to order? Visit the Rochester hub to see all available materials and place your fill dirt order online. Confirm your ZIP code for the delivered price and choose your delivery window.
We also deliver fill dirt to nearby towns.
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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