Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Tumwater address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is priced per ton, and the delivered number depends on the quantity and the distance a dump truck travels from the supplier to your address in Tumwater. The job you are doing dictates how many tons you order.
Tumwater gets about 59 inches of precipitation a year. That means drainage and washout planning matter when you raise grade or backfill around a foundation. Fill dirt compacts to a stable base that sheds water when graded correctly.
Gravel Monkey delivers one type of structural fill in Tumwater. This material contains no organic matter, so it will not settle or rot under slabs, foundations, or driveways. It is not topsoil and should not be used as a growing layer.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Fill dirt contains no organic matter, so it won't settle or rot under foundations or slabs. |
The job you are doing determines how much fill dirt you need and how deep the material should go. The table below matches each project to the right product and a key note.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Use fill dirt calculator to estimate depth. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Compact in lifts to prevent settling. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Spread and compact to desired slope. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Backfill in layers, compact each lift. |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Backfill in layers, compact each lift. |
Tumwater sits in Thurston County, which permitted about 672 single-family homes in 2024. New building projects often need fill dirt for raising pads and backfilling foundations.
Tumwater gets about 111 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That makes scheduling delivery onto firm ground important. You do not want the truck stuck in mud. The area also sees about 69 freezing days a year below 32 degrees. That limits the work window and causes frost heave that can unsettle surfaces laid over fill. Snowfall averages about 4 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose fill surface if you grade before the ground settles.
The ground around Tumwater is in hydrologic group A, meaning it soaks water up quickly and produces little runoff. As a result, less drainage stone is needed under the surface layer than in areas with heavy runoff. Winter closes the ground for a stretch each year, so plan the delivery for either side of it.
To find the right quantity, use our fill dirt calculator; it estimates tons based on your project area and depth. The calculator accounts for compaction and gives a reliable starting point for your order.
Order fill dirt online by the ton. The price is calculated by ZIP at checkout, so you see the delivered cost before you pay. Loads from 1 to 40-plus tons come on a dump truck to your Tumwater address. Free delivery applies 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 delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when you 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.
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Pair fill dirt with these materials for a complete job. Each complements fill dirt for drainage, stability, or surface finishing.
Soils in the Tumwater area are commonly somewhat excessively drained. That can affect how much base stone you need under the fill dirt, but the fill dirt quantity itself is driven by your desired grade and project area. Use the fill dirt calculator for an accurate estimate based on your site measurements.
The cost depends on your ZIP code and the number of tons you order. You see the total at checkout before you pay. Frost in Tumwater is moderate, meaning the ground is workable for most of the year, which influences when you can schedule delivery and how much the fill settles.
The depth required depends on the project. For a building pad or driveway, you need enough fill to reach a stable, compacted base. Enter your area and desired depth into the fill dirt calculator to find the right tonnage.
The price is based on the quantity of fill dirt you order (by the ton) and the distance from the supplier to your address in Tumwater. The total is shown at checkout with no hidden fees. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
Order fill dirt online for delivery to your Tumwater address. Visit our Tumwater page to get started with a quote for your project.
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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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