Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Dona Ana address and unloads right where you point.
In Dona Ana, about 22 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That makes scheduling delivery onto firm ground a practical concern. Fill dirt work usually happens when the ground is dry enough for trucks to get in.
Fill dirt is the material for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill. It comes without organic matter, so it settles into a stable base.
One product covers almost every structural fill need here. Fill Dirt is a compactable, inorganic material used for raising grade, filling holes, and backfill.
| Product | What it is for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compactable, no organics, good for structural fill. |
Each job asks for a different amount of fill dirt. The table below matches common projects to the right product and gives a general depth note.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth varies by grade. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth varies by grade. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth varies by grade. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth varies by grade. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compacted in lifts; depth varies by grade. |
Dona Ana gets about 11 inches of precipitation a year. Drainage and washout need to be planned for when building a pad or backfilling. The dry climate means soil stays firm most of the year.
About 69 days a year drop below 32F. This shortens the work window and can cause ground movement, so schedule fill work during drier months. Frost is not a significant factor here. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
Soils mapped in the Dona Ana area are commonly well drained. This means you might need less base stone under the surface layer. The ground around Dona Ana soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff, so less drainage stone is needed under the surface.
To calculate how many tons your project needs, use our fill dirt calculator. It accounts for the area and compacted lift height, and it gives volume in cubic yards and tons.
Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your Dona Ana address, with loads from 1 to more than 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead once you approve that second email. The exact product can vary by region because Gravel Monkey sources from a network of suppliers. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, see customer reviews, and check delivery information.
Pair fill dirt with these materials for a complete job.
Yes. Doa Ana County permitted about 834 single-family homes in 2024, so there is active construction and grading. This means standard fill dirt quantities are common for raising pads and backfill. Order based on your project dimensions, not averages.
Winter is mild here. Snowfall is about 1 inch a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is rarely a concern. Delivery can usually proceed as scheduled as long as the ground is firm enough to support the truck.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first delivery. It applies to orders that meet the qualifying conditions for free delivery.
Yes. A contractor can place the order and arrange delivery. The phone number provided must be someone who will be on site during the delivery window to approve the load.
Whether you are raising a yard or backfilling around a foundation, fill dirt works best when you order the right amount. Visit the Dona Ana fill dirt page to start your order online.
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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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