Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Schertz address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners buy fill dirt for different reasons. A contractor might need a truckload of structural material for a building pad, while a homeowner often wants to fill a low spot or a stump hole. Either way, the material does not contain organic matter and is meant to be compacted in lifts.
Ground around Schertz is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. For fill dirt projects, that means a deeper drainage layer earns its place.
Fill dirt sold by Gravel Monkey is a mineral-based material screened to remove large debris. It compacts well and is stable for structural fills.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Unscreened natural fill, suitable for compaction in lifts. |
Each project starts with the same material but needs a different depth and method. Here is how to order for the five most common jobs.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compacted in 8-inch lifts; total depth depends on finished grade. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Fill is placed in layers and compacted to prevent settling. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Overfill by a few inches to account for settling over time. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in thin lifts and tamp each layer for stability. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread and compact to the desired grade; top with topsoil later. |
Schertz gets about 34 inches of precipitation a year. That amount of rain makes drainage and washout planning important for any fill dirt project. About 46 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is a practical step.
Around 20 days a year drop below 32F, which affects the work window and how much the ground moves. Snowfall is about 0 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is not a concern. Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, meaning the ground is workable for most of the year and settles at a predictable rate. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
Guadalupe County permitted about 1,905 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that suggests new construction sites where fill dirt is needed for grading and backfill.
To estimate the tonnage, measure the length and width of the fill area and the desired finished depth. Multiply length by width by depth to get cubic feet, then use our fill dirt calculator to convert that volume into tons based on material density. The calculator also accounts for compaction and settling.
You order online by the ton, and the delivery price is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address in Schertz with a capacity of 1 to 40-plus tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 to save $50 on their first order.
You choose the delivery date at checkout, and it must be at least 3 business days after your order date. You also pick a window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required 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 or someone you nominate must be available during the window. If the delivery cannot be completed because of blocked access, hazards, or nobody being there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply.
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Fill dirt solves the structural layer. For the top surface or for drainage and base work, consider these materials.
About 46 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling your delivery for the drier part of the year helps keep the ground firm enough for the truck to access your site without rutting.
Around 20 days a year drop below 32F, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. Work can run most of the year, so you do not need to adjust your order timing for frost.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first order. The code applies to qualifying orders and is valid on fill dirt deliveries to Schertz.
You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. If no one is there, a redelivery fee may apply. You can choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt in bulk to your Schertz address. Choose your delivery date and window at checkout, and the dump truck arrives within the agreed time. The load is dropped where you mark it, subject to safe truck access.
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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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