Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Mullica Hill address and unloads right where you point.
Raising a low yard or backfilling around a foundation calls for a structural base. Fill dirt does the heavy lifting, and topsoil goes on top for planting.
Mullica Hill gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning is part of any grading job.
Fill dirt is the base material for structural work. It contains no organic matter, so it settles predictably under weight.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well for a stable base under concrete, pavers or topsoil. |
These five common projects show how fill dirt handles the work. Order the same material for all of them; depth changes with the job.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Fill to within 6 inches of grade, then cap with topsoil |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 6 to 8 inches compacted in lifts |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Layer per lift, compact each 6 to 8 inches |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade, water-settle, top off |
About 77 days a year drop below 32F. That freeze cycle pushes water in the ground, and if the base is loose, it can heave or settle unevenly come spring.
Soils mapped in the Mullica Hill area are commonly well drained. That means you may need less base stone under the surface layer than you would in a heavy clay area. The ground around Mullica Hill is in hydrologic group B, which takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough. About 75 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which is a reminder to schedule deliveries onto firm ground rather than mud. Snowfall runs about 16 inches a year; plowing can disturb a loose surface that hasn't been compacted yet. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch.
Ground freezing here is real but moderate. That shortens the window for compacting fill and affects how much the ground settles once it thaws.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. You can estimate tonnage by measuring the area and the planned depth, then running those numbers through our fill dirt calculator. That gives you a weight before you order.
Gravel Monkey ships fill dirt by the ton to Mullica Hill and the rest of Gloucester County. You place the order online, the price shows up for your ZIP at checkout, and a dump truck delivers to your address. Loads run from 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
The delivery date you choose must be at least 3 business days out. You pick a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation, and then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only once you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. Read more on our delivery information page, learn about Gravel Monkey, and check customer reviews.
Not directly. Soils mapped in the area are commonly well drained, but the volume of fill dirt you need depends on the depth and area of the project, not on the existing soil type. Use the calculator to get a weight.
Mullica Hill gets about 48 inches of precipitation a year, so washout is a real concern if you leave loose fill uncovered during a heavy rain. Plan to compact and seed or cover the area soon after placing the fill.
Fill dirt is structural, not a growing medium. If you plan to plant on top, cap the fill with 4 to 6 inches of topsoil. That gives roots a healthy layer to grow in.
You can plant or seed as soon as the fill dirt is compacted and the topsoil layer is in place. Give the soil a light watering to settle it, then plant right away.
No yard to visit. No pickup. You order online, we ship by the ton, and the dump truck comes to your address in Mullica Hill. Browse the product list or start your order from the Mullica Hill hub.
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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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