Fill Dirt ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Powell address and unloads right where you point.
Fill dirt is the structural layer under driveways, pads and lawns. You buy it by the ton online, and a dump truck delivers it to your site. Powell gets about 7 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters from the start.
Gravel Monkey sources fill dirt from regional suppliers and delivers in 1 to 40-plus ton loads. You pick the day and the window at checkout. No yard visits, no waiting on the phone.
Fill dirt is not topsoil. It has no organic matter, so it will not decompose or settle unevenly. Use it where structure and compaction matter, not where plants grow.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fill Dirt | Raising grade, filling holes, backfill | Compacts well, stays stable under footings and slabs. |
These five jobs often call for fill dirt. The depth you need depends on the project and the site.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Raising a low yard | Fill Dirt | 4 to 12 inches after compaction |
| Building up a pad | Fill Dirt | 12 to 24 inches, compacted in lifts |
| Filling a pool or pond | Fill Dirt | Backfill to grade, compact in layers |
| Burying a stump hole | Fill Dirt | Fill to 6 inches above grade, allow settling |
| Backfill around a foundation | Fill Dirt | 2 to 3 feet, compacted in 12-inch lifts |
Powell records about 20 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you can usually schedule delivery onto firm ground without much delay. But when it does rain, the ground around Powell is in hydrologic group C, which takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer under your fill dirt earns its place in this setting.
The freeze season is long here, which shortens the window for spreading and grading to late spring through fall. About 187 days a year drop below 32F, and the ground freezes deep and stays frozen for long stretches. That limits when the soil is workable and affects how much it settles after thaw. Snowfall averages about 13 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose surface, so plan to top-dress or compact before winter.
These conditions do not change the fill dirt itself. They change when and how you place it. Order your fill dirt in the warmer months and prepare for some surface water management.
Tonnage depends on the area, the depth and the material's compaction factor. Use the fill dirt calculator to get a number based on your project dimensions. It works for any shape or depth you enter.
Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout, and the truck brings 1 to 40-plus tons to your address. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Choose a delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. Provide a valid phone number to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation right away and 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.
You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. Read more on the Delivery information page. Learn how Gravel Monkey works on the About Gravel Monkey page. See what customers say on the Customer reviews page.
Fill dirt is the base. These materials go on top or alongside it for a complete job.
No. The soil's water behavior does not change the volume of fill dirt required. The ground around Powell is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly. That affects drainage planning, not the cubic yardage you order. Use the fill dirt calculator for the amount.
Delivery cost is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the tonnage you order. The extended freeze season in Powell means you will likely schedule delivery during the warmer months, but that does not affect the price. Cost is the same year-round.
Depth depends on the project. For a raised yard, 4 to 12 inches after compaction is typical. For a building pad, 12 to 24 inches compacted in lifts. The fill dirt calculator can help you estimate tonnage once you decide on depth.
The delivery price is based on your ZIP code and the quantity of fill dirt you order. You see the total at checkout before you confirm. There are no hidden fees for the standard delivery area.
Raising a low yard or backfilling around a foundation are the two most common jobs. Order online, pick a delivery day, and the truck arrives. Start your order on the Powell page.
Fill dirt is available by the ton. No minimum order, and loads up to 40-plus tons.
Gravel Monkey delivers fill dirt to these nearby locations:
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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