Topsoil ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Denver address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners buy topsoil differently. Contractors order by the truckload for grading or new lawns. Homeowners tend to need a few tons for garden beds or patching a yard. Both get the same delivered material from Gravel Monkey: bulk topsoil by the ton, dropped where you mark it.
Denver gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters when you spread fresh topsoil. That is why the product you order here is screened and has a balanced organic content to move water without turning into mud.
All topsoil from Gravel Monkey is bulk, screened and delivered loose. It comes in a single standard blend suitable for planting, leveling and amending existing soil. The product is consistent across loads, though regional quarry output can cause slight variation in color and texture.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Topsoil | Lawns, beds, regrading the growing layer | Screened and free of large debris; holds moisture well in Denver's rainfall climate. |
The table below shows typical jobs and the depth of topsoil needed. Project depth determines the tonnage, and our material calculators handle the math for you.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raised beds and gardens | Topsoil | 6 to 12 inches, depending on what you plant |
| Over-seeding topdress | Topsoil | 1/4 to 1/2 inch, just enough to cover seed |
| New lawn | Topsoil | 4 to 6 inches over prepared subgrade |
| Regrading after construction | Topsoil | Fills to existing grade, compacted before final layer |
| Leveling low spots in a yard | Topsoil | 2 to 3 inches, then seed or sod |
Soils mapped in the Denver area are commonly well drained, which means water moves through the root zone without pooling. That reduces the need for extra base stone under the surface layer, though you still want to grade the site to keep water away from foundations.
Around 73 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is simpler when you pick a stretch of dry weather. The ground around Denver is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate, so the standard base depth is usually enough for most topsoil jobs.
About 76 days a year drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, and snowfall averages about 4 inches a year. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part. Freezing temperatures slow plant growth, but they do not prevent spreading or grading topsoil as long as the ground is not frozen.
Topsoil is sold by the ton. A cubic yard of dry topsoil weighs about 1.3 tons, and a cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at 3 inches deep. To get an accurate tonnage for your project area and depth, use the material calculators on the Gravel Monkey site. Enter your dimensions, and the tool tells you the tons needed.
Buying bulk topsoil here works like this: you order online by the ton, your delivery price is calculated by ZIP code at checkout, and a dump truck brings the load to your Denver address. Loads range from 1 to over 40 tons. There is no minimum order beyond the single ton.
Your delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). Gravel Monkey sends 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 goes ahead only once you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. For your first order, use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off. Learn more on the About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and review the full delivery information page.
The best time is spring or fall, when soil temperatures are moderate and rainfall is frequent. Denver gets about 47 inches of precipitation a year, so ordering in a dry spell gives the ground time to settle before winter wet sets in.
The smallest load is 1 ton. A single ton of topsoil covers roughly 100 square feet at 3 inches deep, which is enough for a small garden bed or a patch repair. About 73 days a year bring measurable rain in Denver, so a small load goes a long way if you time the job between wet days.
No. You or someone you nominate must be present during the delivery window. If no one is there to receive the load, the delivery may be missed and a redelivery fee can apply. Gravel Monkey requires a valid phone number to confirm the drop, and the order is not refunded if access fails.
Order at least 3 business days before you want delivery. That gives the supplier time to schedule the load and you time to approve the second confirmation email. You choose the delivery date at checkout, and the window (morning or afternoon) is confirmed later.
Gravel Monkey brings screened topsoil to Denver by the ton, with delivery priced by your ZIP code. The truck drops the load where you mark it, and you approve the timing before it rolls. Start your order on the Denver hub page.
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See the delivered price for your address and order topsoil by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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