Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Tijeras address and unloads right where you point.
Tijeras sits in Bernalillo County, where the landscape around town is mostly rural and residential. The area gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year, so any project that changes grade needs a plan for drainage and washout.
Homeowners here often need fill dirt for raising low areas or filling holes. Gravel Monkey delivers bulk fill dirt to Tijeras by the ton, from a single ton up to 40 plus tons.
Fill dirt is a structural material with no organic matter, used to build up grade and create a stable base. It comes in loads from one ton to 40 tons plus, so you can order exactly what your job needs.
| Product | Purpose | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well to create a stable base for structures and hardscapes. |
Fill dirt is the right material for building up low spots and creating a solid base. The table below shows typical uses and suggested approaches.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts for stability. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Light compaction to minimize settling. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in layers to avoid voids. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Backfill as needed; compaction not required. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Lightly compact to prevent future settling. |
Tijeras receives about 15 inches of precipitation annually, so any fill dirt project should include a drainage plan to handle washout. With only about 32 days a year that bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is straightforward.
About 118 days a year drop below freezing, which shortens the work window and causes ground movement from freeze-thaw. The area gets roughly 12 inches of snowfall, so a loose fill surface may need protection from plowing damage. Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, meaning the ground stays workable longer and fill settles more predictably.
Soils mapped around Tijeras are in hydrologic group C, meaning they take water in slowly and shed a fair amount across the surface. That makes a deeper drainage layer worthwhile when you raise grade with fill dirt. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
To figure the tonnage you need, measure the length and width of the area and the depth you plan to fill. A cubic yard of fill dirt weighs about 1.3 to 1.5 tons. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a precise estimate based on your project dimensions.
Order fill dirt online by the ton, and the total delivered price appears at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the material to your address in Tijeras, with loads from 1 to 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and new customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off a first order.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker that sources from a network of regional suppliers, so the exact product may vary by area. To learn more, see our About Gravel Monkey page. Check customer reviews and read about delivery information for full details.
Yes, we deliver bulk fill dirt to Tijeras and the surrounding Bernalillo County area. Tijeras gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year, so we recommend planning for drainage when placing fill.
The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the tonnage ordered. About 118 days a year drop below freezing in Tijeras, but that does not change the cost; it may affect scheduling.
Fill dirt is not a growing medium. Spread topsoil over it to create a planting bed. The depth of topsoil needed depends on the plants you intend to grow.
Once you place and compact the fill dirt and add topsoil, you can plant immediately if the ground is not frozen or too wet. No specific waiting period is required.
Gravel Monkey makes it easy to get the fill dirt you need, delivered to your address in Tijeras. Start by visiting the Tijeras city page to place your order.
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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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