Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Jamestown address and unloads right where you point.
If you are raising a low yard, filling a hole, or backfilling around a foundation, fill dirt is the material for the structural work. For the growing layer that goes on top, you will want topsoil. Gravel Monkey delivers both by the ton straight to your address in Jamestown.
Jamestown gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters when you pick your fill depth and base preparation.
Fill dirt is a mineral soil with little organic matter. It compacts well and supports weight without settling much. For raising grade or filling a void, it is the standard choice.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean mineral soil, no debris or organic content. |
For each of these projects, fill dirt is the budget option for the bulk fill. A separate surface material goes on top if the area will be used as a lawn or driveway.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in layers, compact each lift as you go. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Plan for 4 to 6 inches of topsoil over the fill. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Allow for settling; order 10 to 15 percent extra. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact each 12-inch layer for stability. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Minimum 6 inches compacted, more for heavier loads. |
About 96 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you need to schedule the delivery onto firm ground, not after a wet spell, to avoid rutting. The area also sees about 64 inches of snowfall annually, and plowing can disturb a loose surface, so time the work after the snow season if you can.
Soils mapped in the Jamestown area are commonly very poorly drained. Because of that, you may need more base stone under the surface layer than you would in a better-drained location. The ground around Jamestown is in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where it is drained, it takes water in at a moderate rate; where it is not, water runs across the surface. This means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere. Your own soil may differ, so check the drainage on your site.
Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. About 136 days a year drop below 32F, and the ground freezing is deep and long. Plan your project for a time when the ground is workable and after the frost has left.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton. To estimate the amount, measure the length and width of the area in feet and the depth in inches, then use the fill dirt calculator to convert to tons. Ordering a little extra accounts for compaction and settlement.
Buying fill dirt from Gravel Monkey is straightforward. You order online by the ton, and the delivery price is shown at checkout based on your ZIP code. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Most loads are 1 to 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You receive an email confirmation when you place the order, 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 or someone you nominate must be at the site during the delivery window. The access road needs to be at least 12 feet wide for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. For more details, see our delivery information page, about Gravel Monkey, and customer reviews.
Fill dirt is often the base layer for other materials. These products work with it on the same job.
Pricing is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Jamestown gets about 44 inches of precipitation a year, which can affect scheduling and may require planning for dry access. The exact cost depends on the quantity and the delivery distance.
The amount depends on the area you are filling and the depth. As a reference, Mercer County permitted about 64 single-family homes in 2024, and fill dirt is commonly used for new construction and landscaping there. Use the fill dirt calculator on our site to get a tonnage estimate for your specific measurements.
Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before the delivery date. You choose the date and window at checkout. Ordering a week or more ahead gives you more flexibility on scheduling.
No. You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window to receive the load and direct the driver. If no one is present, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply, and the order is not refunded.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt by the ton to residential and commercial sites in Jamestown and the surrounding area. Order online, pick your delivery window, and the truck brings the material to your address. No need to visit a yard.
Start your order at the Jamestown hub page.
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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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