Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Ruidoso address and unloads right where you point.
When you order fill dirt from Gravel Monkey, you buy it by the ton online. You get a delivered price for your address at checkout. The truck brings the material to your Ruidoso address in a dump truck.
Ruidoso gets about 20 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter with any earthwork. Fill dirt can help shape the grade so water moves away from structures.
Fill dirt is not for growing anything. It is a structural material used to raise grade, fill holes, and backfill. It contains no organic matter and compacts well.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Screened and free of large debris, suitable for compacting. |
Use this table to match your project to the right order of fill dirt.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts of 6 to 8 inches |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to level, then top with topsoil |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add a minimum of 4 inches after compaction |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in 8-inch layers and compact |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Depth depends on final elevation; calculate volume |
About 141 days a year drop below 32F, which can cause ground movement that undermines loose fill. Ruidoso gets about 26 inches of snowfall a year, and plowing can damage a surface that is not compacted properly. The ground around Ruidoso is in hydrologic group D, meaning it takes water in very slowly. Most rain runs across the surface, so drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
About 53 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling your delivery onto firm ground matters. Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so the work window is long and settling happens consistently.
Estimating the tons of fill dirt you need starts with the volume of the area. Measure length, width, and desired depth, then use our fill dirt calculator to get a tonnage estimate for your Ruidoso project.
Ordering from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. You choose your fill dirt online, enter your ZIP code for the delivered price, and pick a delivery window at checkout. Loads range from 1 to 40 tons or more. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You get an email confirmation when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. You must be available or have someone you nominate at the site during the delivery window.
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The smallest load we deliver to Ruidoso is 1 ton. Given that Ruidoso gets about 20 inches of precipitation a year, you may want to order enough to manage drainage on your property.
Yes, the soil around Ruidoso is in hydrologic group D, which takes water slowly. This means most rain runs off, so you may need more fill dirt to create proper slopes and a deeper base to direct water away from structures.
Fill dirt is not used for planting; it is structural. For planting, you need topsoil, which is placed on top of fill dirt. A typical topsoil layer for planting is 4 to 6 inches deep.
We stock one grade of fill dirt suitable for structural fill. It is screened and consistent, not sized like gravel. The same material works for all fill projects.
Order online and get the delivered price for your address. Visit the Ruidoso page to get started.
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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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