Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Lumberton address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt changes the grade of a site without the settlement risk of organic material. Lumberton gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage and washout on a new fill surface is part of the job.
This page covers what fill dirt is for, how much to order, and what to expect when you order by the ton from Gravel Monkey.
Fill dirt is the structural layer beneath topsoil or hardscape. It contains no organic matter, so it does not decompose and settle over time.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well; order by the cubic yard equivalent in tons. |
The table shows five typical jobs and what to order for each. Depth depends on the void or lift plan.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to grade, compact in 12-inch lifts. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Build in 6 to 12-inch lifts, compact each. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill completely; allow for settlement of 5 to 10 percent. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in lifts and compact to prevent settling. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread 4 to 6 inches, then top with topsoil if needed. |
About 71 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, which affects scheduling the delivery onto firm ground. With about 58 days a year dropping below 32F, the work window for spreading and compacting fill narrows in winter. Snowfall is about 1 inch a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is rarely a concern.
Soils mapped in the Lumberton area are commonly well drained, which means less base stone is needed under the surface layer. Ground around Lumberton is in hydrologic group B, taking water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough. With no hard freeze to work around, the timing question is moisture rather than season.
Measure the length and width of the area in feet, then multiply by the depth in feet to get cubic feet. Divide by 27 to get cubic yards. A ton of fill dirt covers roughly 1 to 1.5 cubic yards depending on moisture content. Use the fill dirt calculator on the Gravel Monkey site to convert dimensions to tons.
Order online by the ton, and the delivered price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. Delivery comes by dump truck to your address, with loads from 1 to more than 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. Gravel Monkey requires a valid phone number to confirm the delivery. 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. For full details, see the delivery information page.
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These materials often go on the same truck as a fill dirt order.
Yes. Because the ground around Lumberton takes water in at a moderate rate, standard base depths are usually enough. But heavy rain on a fresh fill may require temporary drainage, so ordering a small extra amount to account for washout or settlement can be wise. The average 49 inches of precipitation a year makes drainage planning part of the fill job.
Lumberton gets about 58 days a year below 32F, but ground freezing is not a significant factor here, so deliveries are generally not delayed by frozen ground. However, delivery scheduling may need to account for wet ground in cooler months, and Gravel Monkey keeps you updated on any major delays from weather.
Yes. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order from Gravel Monkey. The code applies to qualifying orders only.
Yes. Contractors can place an order for a customer by entering the customer's delivery address and contact details. The customer will receive the confirmation emails and must approve the final delivery window. A valid phone number for the delivery site is required.
See the delivered price for fill dirt to your Lumberton address by entering your ZIP code on the Lumberton location page. Gravel Monkey delivers by dump truck to residential and commercial sites across the area.
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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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