Topsoil ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Smithville address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners buy topsoil differently. A contractor typically orders by the truckload for a single project, while a homeowner might need just a few tons for a garden or lawn repair. Smithville gets about 57 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any topsoil project.
Either way, the material arrives by dump truck and is priced by the ton. You choose a delivery window at checkout, and a photo confirms the load before it ships.
Topsoil is sold in any quantity from 1 to 40 tons. Select the amount you need at checkout. The table below shows what this material is used for.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Topsoil | Lawns, beds, regrading the growing layer | Screened and blended for consistent organic content; good for new and existing planting areas. |
Here are five projects that topsoil can fix. Each uses the same material; the difference is the depth you apply.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Over-seeding topdress | Topsoil | Apply a thin layer; use the calculator for the right amount. |
| New lawn | Topsoil | Spread to a uniform depth; use the calculator to estimate tonnage. |
| Regrading after construction | Topsoil | Add as needed to re-establish grade; use the calculator for volume. |
| Leveling low spots in a yard | Topsoil | Fill low areas; use the calculator to determine how many tons. |
| Raised beds and gardens | Topsoil | Fill beds to the desired depth; use the calculator for the quantity. |
Soils mapped in the Smithville area are commonly moderately well drained. That means you may need more base stone under the topsoil than in areas with better drainage. With about 57 inches of rain a year, washout planning becomes important.
About 89 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground helps avoid compaction. About 83 days a year drop below 32°F, which affects how long the ground is workable. Most of this work runs spring to fall, and the ground is workable for most of that stretch. Ground freezing here is real but moderate, so the work window is long enough for most projects.
The soil water behavior around Smithville is in dual hydrologic group C/D. Where it is drained, the ground takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface; where it is not, water goes in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. This means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
To estimate the tonnage of topsoil you need, measure the project area in square feet and choose a depth. Our material calculators do the math for you. Enter your dimensions and it returns the tons required.
Ordering is simple. You buy topsoil by the ton online, and the delivered price is shown at checkout based on your ZIP code. Gravel Monkey delivers in a dump truck to your address, handling loads from 1 to 40 tons. Qualifying orders may receive free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order. You choose a morning or afternoon window, and you get a photo of the load before it ships. For more details, see delivery information, read customer reviews, or learn about Gravel Monkey.
The amount depends on the area you are covering and the depth you choose. Use our material calculators to get an accurate tonnage. In Smithville, soils are moderately well drained, so you may need a slightly thicker base for drainage.
The best time is spring through fall, when the ground is workable. Smithville has about 83 freezing days a year, so the window outside winter is good for most projects.
Delivery dates are chosen at checkout and must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You will receive a confirmation email and a second email closer to the date to approve the delivery.
The right size varies by project. Topsoil is available in any quantity from 1 to 40 tons. Use the calculator to determine the amount that fits your job.
Order topsoil for delivery in Smithville through Gravel Monkey. The delivered price is based on your ZIP and you choose the window. Visit the Smithville page to place your order.
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