Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Luck address and unloads right where you point.
Contractors order fill dirt by the truckload for grading pads and backfill. Homeowners order it for smaller projects like filling holes or raising a low yard. Both get the same material: a compactable soil with no organic matter.
Luck gets about 33 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when you spread fill dirt. The right base preparation keeps the finished grade from settling unevenly.
Fill dirt comes in a consistent grade suited for structural fill. It is screened to remove large roots and rocks, making it easier to compact in lifts.
| Product | Best uses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Clean, compactable soil delivered by the ton to your address. |
These are the five projects that most often call for fill dirt. The depth needed depends on your site, so always measure or use the online calculator.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Depth varies; use the fill dirt calculator |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Requires compaction in lifts |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Compact in 6- to 8-inch layers |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Depth depends on desired height |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in stages as it settles |
Soils mapped in the Luck area are commonly somewhat poorly drained. That means more base stone may be needed under the surface layer to keep water from pooling. The hydrologic group is C/D: where the ground is drained, it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface, and where it is not, most rain runs across the surface. Drainage matters more here.
About 64 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Plan your delivery for a stretch of firm ground so the truck can access the drop spot without rutting. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. About 169 days a year drop below 32F, which affects the work window and how much the ground moves during freeze-thaw cycles. Snowfall averages 52 inches a year, and plowing can loosen a freshly placed fill surface.
Ground freezing here is deep and long. When the ground is workable and how much it settles depends on the frost depth. Schedule fill dirt deliveries for late spring or early fall to avoid frozen ground issues.
Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and how deep you want the fill. Use the fill dirt calculator to get an estimate based on your measurements. It accounts for compaction so you order enough the first time.
You order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address, typically 1 to 40-plus tons per delivery. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders.
Your first order saves $50 with code FIRSTTIMER50. No yard visit needed. You choose a morning or afternoon window at checkout. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date.
Read more about how it works on the delivery information page. You can also visit the About Gravel Monkey page and see customer reviews.
Your project may need these companion products for a complete result.
Fill dirt is structural, while topsoil is the growing layer. Confusing the two leads to poor drainage or weak plant growth. Use topsoil for the final surface and fill dirt for the foundation.
Plan for about 64 wet days a year, each with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Schedule your delivery for a dry stretch so the ground is firm enough for the truck and the fill compacts properly.
Yes. About 169 days a year drop below 32F, and the frost depth is deep and long. Order fill dirt for late spring or early fall when the ground is thawed and workable.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to save $50 on your first fill dirt order. This offer applies to delivery of any material.
Yes, you or someone you nominate must be present during the delivery window. If no one is there, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.
Order fill dirt for your Luck project from Gravel Monkey and have it dropped where you mark. Visit the Luck city hub for more details on delivery options and coverage.
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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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