Topsoil ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Tomahawk address and unloads right where you point.
In Lincoln County, where Tomahawk sits amid forests and lakes, residential development continues steadily. The county permitted about 141 single-family homes in 2024, many of which need fresh topsoil for lawns and landscaping. Tomahawk gets about 32 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage planning matters when you spread a new growing layer.
Whether you are finishing a new construction lot or refreshing an established yard, bulk topsoil delivered by dump truck saves you trips to a bagged-soil retailer. Gravel Monkey sources screened topsoil from regional suppliers and brings it to your address.
Gravel Monkey delivers one grade of topsoil for Tomahawk: screened, nutrient-rich material suited for lawns, garden beds and regrading. The table below shows what it works for.
| Product | Use for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Topsoil | Lawns, raised beds, regrading the growing layer | Screened, consistent texture, delivered by the ton |
Topsoil solves a specific set of surface problems in Tomahawk yards. The table below matches each project to the right approach.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Over-seeding topdress | Topsoil | 1/4 to 1/2 inch over existing lawn |
| Raised beds and gardens | Topsoil | 6 to 12 inches for good root depth |
| Leveling low spots in a yard | Topsoil | 1 to 3 inches, tapered to match grade |
| New lawn | Topsoil | 4 to 6 inches of uncompacted topsoil |
| Regrading after construction | Topsoil | 2 to 6 inches depending on settled fill |
Tomahawk experiences about 185 freezing days a year, which shortens the work window for spreading and grading topsoil. Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. Early spring or fall are the typical windows for delivery.
The ground around Tomahawk is in a hydrologic group that soaks up water quickly and produces little runoff. That behavior means less drainage stone is needed under the surface layer before topsoil goes down. However, soils mapped in the area are commonly excessively drained, so the amount of base stone can vary by exact location.
About 62 inches of snowfall a year can cause plowing damage to a loose topsoil surface if the ground has not settled. Timing your delivery after the last plow season helps avoid that issue.
Topsoil is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on the area and the finished depth you want. Use our material calculators to estimate your tonnage based on your project dimensions. The calculator works for any shape or depth you enter.
Ordering is straightforward. You select the product, enter your delivery ZIP for a price, choose a delivery window (morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm), and set your delivery date at least 3 business days out. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation, 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.
Someone must be available at the site during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close as they safely can. For your first order, use the code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and see delivery information for full details.
Topsoil is the surface layer, but other materials often go underneath or alongside it. Consider these:
The best time is after the ground thaws and before the first hard freeze. With about 185 freezing days a year, the workable window falls between late April and October. Ordering in spring or early fall gives you the most stable weather.
You can order as little as 1 ton of topsoil. The truck can carry loads from 1 ton up to about 40 tons, so small projects are fine.
No. Someone must be present at the site during the delivery window. If no one is there, a missed delivery fee can apply and the order may not be refunded.
You need to choose a delivery date at least 3 business days after placing the order. Ordering a week or more ahead gives you the best selection of delivery windows.
Ordering screened topsoil by the ton is the efficient way to improve your yard without multiple trips to a store. Gravel Monkey prices delivery to your ZIP and drops the load where you mark it. Start your order here.
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See the delivered price for your address and order topsoil by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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