Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Findlay address and unloads right where you point.
Raising a low yard or backfilling around a foundation starts with a strong base. Fill dirt is the structural material that holds its shape and won't settle the way topsoil does. Findlay gets about 38 inches of precipitation a year, so planning for drainage and washout is part of any project.
This page covers what fill dirt can do for your job, how much you need, and how to order it delivered directly to your address in Findlay.
Fill dirt is a base material, not a growing layer. It has no organic matter, which means it compacts well and won't decompose over time. For finish work you would put topsoil on top.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean mineral soil with low organic content for stable fill. |
The table below shows typical projects and how fill dirt works for each. For every one, order enough to account for compaction.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts and compact to prevent settling. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in layers and tamp for stable support. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Add 6 to 12 inches depending on final grade. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Use clean fill; allow for long-term compaction. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact in 4-inch lifts for a solid base. |
About 76 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain in Findlay. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground prevents the truck from getting stuck or compacting wet soil. With about 124 days a year dropping below 32F, the ground freezes deep and stays frozen for months, which limits when you can work the soil and how much it settles afterward.
Findlay also sees about 23 inches of snowfall a year. Plowing a driveway that has fresh fill dirt on it can gouge the surface, so it helps to wait until the ground firms up. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. The frost line here is deep enough that any fill placed over it needs to be well compacted to resist movement when the ground heaves.
To estimate your tonnage, measure the length and width of the area and the depth you want to fill. A cubic yard of fill dirt weighs roughly 1.3 to 1.5 tons, depending on moisture and compaction. Use our fill dirt calculator to get a number based on your project dimensions.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt by the ton straight to your address in Findlay. Order online, choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out, and select a morning or afternoon window. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and qualifying orders get free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
We source from a network of regional suppliers, so the exact product can vary by area. About Gravel Monkey explains how the broker model works. Read Customer reviews and see Delivery information for the full process.
Fill dirt forms the base, but you may also need these materials alongside it.
Delivery cost depends on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. Because Findlay gets about 38 inches of precipitation a year, you may need a thicker layer for drainage, which can increase the total tonnage and cost. The exact price is shown at checkout after you enter your address.
The number of tons depends on the area and depth. With about 124 freezing days a year in Findlay, a deeper base may be needed to resist frost heave, which raises your tonnage. Use the fill dirt calculator for an estimate.
Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before your chosen delivery date. You pick the date at checkout, and we confirm the window closer to the day. Ordering a week ahead is common.
Someone must be at the site during the delivery window to accept the load and direct the driver. If no one is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee may apply. You can nominate another person to be present.
Fill dirt is delivered by dump truck to your address in Findlay and the surrounding area. Order online, choose your date, and we handle the rest. The Findlay hub page has more on how it works.
We also deliver to nearby towns.
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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