Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Newport News address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors and homeowners approach fill dirt from different angles. A contractor orders by the truckload for a known job. A homeowner often buys it for a one-time project and may not know the volume they need.
Newport News gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for any fill project. Whether you are raising a low yard or backfilling a foundation, the same material serves different purposes.
Gravel Monkey offers fill dirt by the ton for structural fill. It is unscreened dirt that compacts well for stable fill. The table below shows what it is used for.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Unscreened dirt compacted well for stable fill. Best for under slabs, foundations and raised areas. |
Fill dirt solves specific problems around your property. The table below matches common jobs with the product and typical depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 8 to 12 inches per lift, compacted |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in lifts, tamp between layers |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | 6 to 8 inches per lift, compacted |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use calculator for volume |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
Newport News has about 73 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling delivery onto firm ground avoids a muddy mess. The ground around Newport News takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface, making drainage and a deeper base more important.
About 52 days a year drop below freezing, but ground freezing here is not a significant factor. The work window stays open most of the year. Newport News gets about 4 inches of snowfall a year, so plowing damage to a loose fill surface is something to plan for. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
The volume of fill dirt you need depends on the area and depth of the space you are filling. Use our fill dirt calculator to convert cubic yards to tons for your Newport News project.
Order online by the ton and delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to your address. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning 7am to 12pm or afternoon 12pm to 5pm. 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.
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Pair fill dirt with these materials for a complete project.
Soils mapped in the Newport News area are commonly moderately well drained, which means more base stone may be needed under the surface layer. The fill dirt calculator accounts for compaction, but you may need extra material for settling. Use the calculator for a precise estimate for your project.
Ground freezing here is not a significant factor, so winter rarely affects delivery. Snowfall is only about 4 inches a year, so the truck can usually deliver. Gravel Monkey updates you on any major delay due to weather.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order. The code applies to qualifying orders. Check the terms on the order page.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. If no one is there, a redelivery fee can apply. Choose a window at checkout that works for you.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to residential and commercial sites in Newport News. Order online and the truck comes to your address. Visit our Newport News page for more local options.
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