Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Wilmington address and unloads right where you point.
Wilmington gets about 49 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout need to be part of your fill dirt plan. A well-placed fill layer sheds water away from structures and keeps your site stable.
Fill dirt is the structural base for raising grade, backfilling and filling holes. It contains no organic matter, so it will not settle or decompose over time. The truck delivers it by the ton to your address in Wilmington.
Fill dirt is the single product you need for bulk grade work in Wilmington. It delivers a stable, compactable base that handles the local rainfall without shifting.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | No organic matter; compacted layers hold up under weight and weather. |
Here are five typical projects and the fill dirt depth that works for each. The depth is a starting point; use the calculator below to get the tonnage.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill flush with the surface; compact in lifts. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | 2 to 3 feet of compacted fill, plus a top layer of topsoil. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 6 to 12 inches above existing grade for drainage. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 12 to 18 inches compacted in 6-inch lifts. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Fill in 12-inch lifts, tamping each layer. |
Wilmington gets about 87 wet days a year, which means scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters. Dry spells are the time to place fill so it can be compacted properly before rain arrives.
About 162 days a year drop below freezing. That shortens the workable window for spreading and grading. The ground freezes deep and long, so the season for moving fill runs from late spring through fall. The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall.
Soils mapped in the Wilmington area are commonly well drained, which means less base stone under the surface layer. The ground around Wilmington is in hydrologic group B, so it takes water in at a moderate rate. Standard base depth is usually enough for most fill projects. Snowfall of about 75 inches a year means plowing can damage a loose fill surface, so plan the final grading after the snow season.
Fill dirt is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on the area and the compacted depth. Use the fill dirt calculator to convert cubic yards to tons based on your project dimensions. That gives you the right order size without guesswork.
Ordering fill dirt in Wilmington is straightforward. You pick the product, choose a delivery window at checkout, and the truck shows up at your address. Gravel Monkey delivers by dump truck in loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders based on your ZIP code. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order.
The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after you place the order. You choose morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required so the driver can confirm. You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Learn more about how it works on the delivery information page. Read what customers have said on customer reviews and find out more about the company on About Gravel Monkey.
Many Wilmington orders combine fill dirt with surface layers or structural stone. Here are materials that go with fill dirt on the same job.
Yes, the local conditions matter. The ground around Wilmington is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually sufficient. You do not need extra fill for drainage on most sites, but the fill dirt calculator will give you the exact tonnage for your project.
Yes. About 162 days a year drop below freezing, and the ground freezes deep and long. That limits the delivery window because the truck needs firm ground. Order in late spring through fall for the smoothest placement and compaction.
Yes, use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order with Gravel Monkey.
Yes, a contractor can place the order and choose the delivery details. The phone number and site access requirements still apply, and the person on site during delivery must be able to accept the load.
Order fill dirt online and get it delivered right to your Wilmington address. Use the calculator to find the right tonnage, then pick your delivery window at checkout. Visit the Wilmington hub page for more material options and local delivery information.
We also deliver fill dirt 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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