Fill Dirt Delivery in Longmont, CO by the Ton
Bulk fill dirt delivered in Longmont, CO. Brown color.
Starting from $491.08 delivered to Longmont for 2 tons, our minimum order
Fill Dirt Delivery in Longmont, CO
Homeowners order fill dirt delivery in Longmont, CO to level side yards, lift soggy low spots, and build up grade around a new addition. The city has about 100,000 residents and sits northeast of Boulder along the Front Range, so many properties here have a mix of older grading and newer landscape work that can leave the ground uneven.
Ordering in bulk is a good fit when the job would otherwise take many pickup trips. The full list of Colorado cities is on the Fill Dirt in Colorado page, and this page covers Longmont only.
Common Jobs for Fill in Longmont
A few jobs come up again and again on Longmont lots. Side yards often sit lower than the fence line after a new panel goes in, and a few tons of fill can bring that strip back up to the walkway. Driveway shoulders wear down at the edges and need building up so the pavement does not crack at the lip. Sheds and small outbuildings often need a raised pad, and a builder can tell you how much height the pad needs above the surrounding ground.
Some owners also use fill for a backfill job after a utility trench or a basement window well is dug. In that case the material goes back in layers, and the amount depends on how deep the trench ran and how wide the excavation was. A rough sketch with the finished grade marked at each corner makes the layer count easy to read before you place the order.
Nearby Cities and Distances
Boulder is about 14 miles from Longmont, Broomfield about 15, and Loveland about 17. Thornton is roughly 22 miles away and Westminster about 23. Anyone planning a job in one of those towns should check the local listing on this site, since each city has its own page and its own delivery information.
Pricing and Minimum Orders
Fill dirt is weighed and sold in tons. The delivered price for your ZIP is worked out live and shown before you order, and the per-ton rate falls as the order grows. The order minimum is 2 tons, which is a good reference point when you are sizing a small patch against a larger regrade.
Phasing a project helps with budgeting. Many owners order the first load for the lowest spot, spread it, and then measure the rest of the yard before they book another drop. That approach keeps the total tonnage close to what the grade actually needs.
How Much Fill Dirt Longmont Yards Need
Figure the volume first. Take the length and width of the area in feet, and the depth in inches. Multiply the two figures for your Longmont fill dirt job and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A cubic yard of this material weighs about 2,200 pounds, so multiply the cubic yards by 1.1 to estimate tons. The calculator performs the same steps in one pass if you want to double-check your figures.
Yards seldom sit flat, so break an irregular area into rectangles, size each one, and add the results together. Counting the pieces separately tends to be more accurate than eyeballing the whole lot at once.
Mulch and Topsoil for Longmont Projects
Fill dirt builds grade, but it is not the choice for a planting bed. A Premium Screened Topsoil mix is the better fit where plants will go, and Mulch finishes beds once the plants are in. Keep the three jobs separate in your plan, so the heavy fill goes under the finish layers instead of into the planting zone.
Delivery Planning in Longmont
The delivery in Longmont page explains how orders reach addresses in town. Before the truck is due, pick a drop spot the truck can reach, keep gates and side yards open, and mark where the pile should go so the driver does not have to guess. A clear plan at the curb saves a lot of shoveling later.
Ordering Fill Dirt in Longmont
- Pick fill dirt from the material list.
- Enter the tonnage you worked out for the job.
- Check the address and drop details, then submit.
If the project is spread across several properties, submit a separate order for each address so the drop details and timing stay tied to the right site.
About Fill Dirt
About this material
Fill dirt is a brown earth material bought in bulk to change elevation. It has no seed bank, no fertilizer package, and no structure meant to hold water in a root zone. Its strength is volume at a reasonable weight per load, which makes it the usual choice for lifting a grade rather than feeding a plant.
The product is measured by the ton. Crews and homeowners who are new to bulk work often expect the order to match a bag count, but a few tons of loose earth can fill a surprising amount of ground, so the sizing math is worth doing before the truck is booked.
Use it under finished surfaces, behind low walls that have a proper retaining design, and in the first lifts of a backfill. Once the grade is set, a topsoil or mulch layer can finish the look, which keeps the heavy material out of the planting zone.
What Fill Dirt costs in Longmont
Around Longmont, fill dirt is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Send your ZIP and load size and we will send back a same-hour quote with the truck rate and the per-ton figure spelled out. Plan on roughly 98 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 7 ton bracket.
How crews use Fill Dirt in Longmont
Longmont contractors keep fill dirt on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is erosion control, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is driveway gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Longmont sits at about 99,818 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Longmont
Delivery in Longmont runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is Mon-Sat, with same-day windows held open for orders that hit the desk before 11 AM and clear payment.
Related materials we deliver in Longmont
Price by ZIP- SizeScreened, no size grade
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- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density2000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
Price by ZIP- Density1000 lb/yd³
- ColorDark brown
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Can fill dirt fix a yard that floods after storms?
Fill alone rarely fixes a poorly drained yard. Water follows the surface, so the ground has to fall away from the house and from any low corner that holds water. Adding fill to the low areas can help, but a yard that floods often may also need a drainage line or a grading plan from a professional who can check where the water actually goes.
When is the best season to spread fill in Longmont?
Late spring and early fall usually give the easiest working conditions, because the ground is not frozen and the soil is not saturated. Colorado weather can change quickly, so check the forecast before the drop and avoid spreading on frozen or soggy ground, which makes the layers hard to shape.
Can children or pets play on fresh fill?
It is better to wait. A new layer of loose fill is uneven, and it keeps settling for a while. Feet can sink, twist ankles, and track soil into the house. Once the area is graded and has settled, a finish layer or sod gives a firmer, safer surface for play.
Do I need to call before digging to place fill?
Yes. Call 811 before any digging, including shallow grading for a new pad or a raised bed. Buried utilities can run closer to the surface than most homeowners expect, and the locate service is free. Wait for the marks before you scrape or drive equipment across the work area.
Is it allowed to add fill in a floodplain?
It can be restricted. Land in a mapped floodplain often needs a permit before any change to the grade, because fill can shift how water moves in a storm. Check the floodplain map and ask the local building or planning office before you schedule a delivery to a lot near a creek or a drainage channel.
How is fill dirt different from compost?
Fill dirt is mostly a mineral soil used to change height. Compost is not a substitute for fill when the goal is grade.
Can I place fill against the wall of a shed or garage?
Keep the fill back from the wall and build it up gradually, especially on a wood structure. Soil pressing against siding can trap moisture, and a heavy pile can push a wall out of plumb. If the grade must come right up to the structure, ask a builder how to set the finished surface so it drains away.
Is fill dirt the right material for a raised garden bed?
Not as the bed soil. Fill is a bulk base, and it lacks the texture and nutrients plants need to grow well. A better approach is to build the bed frame, set the fill at the bottom to lift the grade, and then top the bed with a planting mix so the roots have good soil to work in.