Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Lander address and unloads right where you point.
A dump truck shows up at your address, you point to the spot, and the driver dumps the load. That is how bulk fill dirt delivery works from Gravel Monkey. You order online by the ton, choose a delivery window, and the truck arrives with the material you need for raising grade, filling holes or backfill.
Lander gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year, which means that loose fill dirt can wash or settle more than you might expect. Planning for drainage from the start saves rework later.
Fill dirt is the structural base for any project that changes the ground level. It contains little to no organic matter, so it compacts well and resists settling under weight. That makes it the right choice below a finished surface like topsoil or gravel.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts firmly when placed in lifts. Order by the ton and we deliver to your Lander address. |
For each project below, fill dirt is the budget-friendly base layer. A top layer of topsoil or gravel finishes the job.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | Place in 6- to 12-inch lifts and compact each layer. |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Allow for settlement; overfill by 10 to 15 percent. |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill in layers, tamping as you go to prevent sinkholes. |
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | Aim for 4 to 6 inches of fill before adding topsoil. |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | Compact to at least 95 percent standard proctor for a stable base. |
Deep frost keeps the ground closed for months, so this work waits for the thaw rather than the calendar. Lander drops below 32 degrees on about 182 days a year. That long freeze means the ground is workable only from late spring through early fall. If you pour fill onto frozen soil, the material will settle unevenly when it thaws.
About 39 days a year see at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Those wet days matter because fill dirt compacts best when it is slightly damp, not soaked. Schedule your delivery onto firm, dry ground so the truck can dump safely and the dirt can be spread right away.
The county recorded about 14 new single-family home permits in 2024, which suggests that most fill dirt work in Lander involves fixing existing grades rather than building from scratch. That kind of work usually starts after the frost breaks.
Figuring out the right tonnage starts with measuring the length, width and depth of the area you want to fill. Use our fill dirt calculator to convert those dimensions into tons. The tool accounts for compaction and gives you a number you can order directly.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. That means you order online, we source from a network of regional suppliers, and a dump truck delivers to your Lander address. No yard to visit, no pickup needed.
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 three business days after your order. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only once you approve that second email.
Someone must be at the site during the window. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. A valid phone number is required. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout for $50 off your first order. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, read customer reviews, and review full delivery information.
Fill dirt is the base. Pair it with a surface material from this list to finish the job.
Yes. Lander sits in the Wind River Valley, where soils often contain sandy or gravelly layers that drain fast. Those soils can settle more than heavy clay, so you may need extra fill to account for compaction. A good rule is to add 10 to 15 percent to your calculated volume.
Lander gets about 15 inches of precipitation a year, which is below the national average. Even so, the 39 wet days each year can cause washout on a loose pile of fill dirt if the ground is sloped. Covering the pile with a tarp or working it in right after delivery avoids erosion.
Fill dirt is not for planting. It is for building grade and providing a stable subbase. For a lawn or garden, place at least 4 to 6 inches of topsoil over the fill dirt before planting.
Fill dirt itself is not a growing medium. If you add topsoil on top, you can seed or plant immediately after that layer is in place and lightly settled. The fill dirt underneath will continue to settle gradually, but that will not affect the surface layer.
Ordering fill dirt for your Lander property is straightforward. Use the online form, pick your delivery window, and we bring it to your door. Visit our Lander hub page to start.
Gravel Monkey also delivers 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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