#57 Crushed Stone Delivery to Glendale, CA by the Ton
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Glendale, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $790.09 delivered to Glendale for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Glendale, CA
Glendale rises out of the flatter valley floor into the foothills of the Verdugo Mountains, so lots here range from level suburban yards to steep hillside parcels that need real retaining structure. #57 crushed stone delivery in Glendale, CA is built for that range: a level driveway base and a sloped backfill job both call for the same angular, load bearing gray stone. The material is crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and pricing and delivery run by the ton rather than the cubic yard. The ton is the unit that matters here: minimums, tiers and the delivery fee all key off weight, not volume. Glendale sits within the Los Angeles metro area, and the mix of older hillside homes, flat valley streets and small commercial lots keeps steady demand for a base material that holds up on a grade as well as it does on level ground.
Warm, dry summers and a short, light rainy season mean the bigger concern for a base layer is usually heat and slope movement rather than standing water. This stone's sharp faces bite into each other under compaction and resist creeping downhill the way smoother, rounder material can on a slope. Pricing and delivery details for other California cities are on the #57 Crushed Stone in California page.
Delivery and Lead Times in Glendale
An order of 3 tons or more usually arrives within 1 to 2 business days. Bump that to 8 tons or more and delivery moves up to same or next day. Delivery is free starting at the 15 ton mark. Hillside driveways with a steep approach, narrow switchback streets and standard flat lot deliveries all show up on Glendale routes, so flagging the grade of the driveway and the exact drop point ahead of time helps the truck plan the approach. Full scheduling detail is on the delivery in Glendale page.
Best Uses for #57 Crushed Stone in Glendale
This stone holds a load bearing layer in place whether the ground under it is flat or sloped. Around Glendale it typically goes into:
- Driveway and parking pad base on both level and hillside lots
- Backfill behind retaining walls on graded and terraced yards
- Base under sheds, garages and accessory structures
- French drains and footing drains along hillside foundations
- Erosion control on cut slopes and graded banks
Retaining wall work comes up more often in Glendale than in flatter cities nearby, since many hillside lots are terraced to make room for a driveway, patio or yard. A compacted layer of this stone behind a new wall keeps the backfill from settling or pushing against the wall face over time.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone to Order
Because this stone is priced by weight, the first step is figuring the volume and converting from there. Length in feet, times width in feet, times depth in inches, divided by 324, gives you the cubic yard figure to start from. A retaining wall backfill trench 60 feet long, 2 feet wide and 1 foot deep works out to exactly 4 and a half cubic yards. At roughly 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, that trench comes to about 6 tons once converted to weight. Confirm your own numbers with the #57 crushed stone calculator before ordering, since grade and compaction change the total on a hillside job.
Pricing Notes for Bulk Tonnage
The rate per ton falls as order size increases, and the delivery charge falls with it until nothing is owed at the top tier.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $324 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $231 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $200 | Free delivery |
Enter a Glendale address and the delivered rate for that stop is worked out right away.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone in Glendale
Ordering follows the same steps whether the job sits on a flat street or a graded hillside lot: enter the address, choose a tonnage tier and schedule a delivery window that works for the site. A retaining wall backfill or shed pad usually lands in the 3 to 8 ton range, while a full driveway or terraced yard rebuild often clears 15 tons for the better rate. Note the driveway grade, any switchback approach and the exact drop point so the truck can plan the route before it arrives.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a gray, angular stone aggregate screened and sorted to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Because the pieces are sharp edged instead of worn round, they wedge tightly against one another under compaction rather than rolling loose the way naturally rounded gravel does. That interlock makes it a standard material for driveway bases, parking pads, retaining wall backfill and any layer that has to carry repeated weight without shifting underneath it. A cubic yard of the stone weighs roughly 2,700 pounds, and it is sold and delivered strictly by weight.
Water passes through the stone quickly rather than pooling on top of it, and it holds its shape under heat, foot traffic and vehicle loads without grinding down into fine dust the way some softer materials do over time. That combination suits driveways, retaining wall backfill, French drains and erosion control on graded or sloped ground in particular.
Because each piece is angular rather than smooth, the stone should be placed in shallow, compacted layers instead of one deep pile, especially on a slope. Building the base up gradually keeps it stable behind a wall or under a pad for years rather than settling or sliding after the first season of rain.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Glendale
In the Glendale market, #57 crushed stone is sold by the ton and priced at the gate before delivery is added on. 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. One ton covers about 80 sq ft at a 3 inch finished depth, so a 400 sq ft driveway pad runs roughly 5 tons.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Glendale
Crews working out of Glendale tend to call for #57 crushed stone on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is driveway gravel, typically laid in tight urban lots and infill builds with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is drainage gravel, which lands here in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. With a population around 187,823, Glendale pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Glendale
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Glendale stops, and sends a window the night before. Tandem-axle dumps need at least 12 ft of clear width and 14 ft overhead to set the bed; tri-axles need 14 ft of clearance on both counts and a level pad to tip safely. 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.
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What is #57 crushed stone used for?
It is a gray, angular stone sized between three quarters and one inch, most often used as a base under driveways and parking pads, and as backfill behind retaining walls. The sharp, interlocking shape keeps it in place under repeated weight rather than shifting or rolling the way smoother gravel can. It also works well in French drains and utility trenches.
Is #57 crushed stone good for backfill on a hillside lot?
Yes. Its angular shape locks together once compacted, which helps it resist creeping downhill the way rounder material can on a slope. That makes it a common choice behind retaining walls on graded or terraced Glendale properties, where the backfill has to stay put under its own weight as well as the load above it.
How do I work out how many tons of #57 stone I need?
Multiply the length and width of the area in feet by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. This stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so take that cubic yard number, multiply by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to land on tons. Add a bit extra for compaction before finalizing the order.
Does #57 crushed stone need to be compacted after delivery?
Yes, for any load bearing job such as a driveway, parking pad or retaining wall backfill. Spread it in shallow layers and compact each one before adding the next rather than dumping the full depth in a single pass. On a slope especially, skipping this step can leave the material loose enough to shift or wash downhill.
Can #57 crushed stone be used under a hillside driveway?
Yes, it is a standard base material under driveways on both level and sloped lots. A properly compacted layer holds its shape under vehicle weight and helps keep water moving off the surface instead of pooling. On steeper approaches it is often paired with a retaining structure to keep the base from shifting downhill.
What should I check before a delivery truck arrives?
Confirm the grade and width of the approach, including any tight turns or low branches along the way in, since hillside streets in Glendale can be narrower than a flat lot delivery. Mark the exact drop point clearly, and expect a larger order to sometimes split across two deliveries if the site access is limited.
What is the difference between #57 stone and pea gravel?
Number 57 stone is larger, about three quarters to one inch, with sharp angular edges that lock together once compacted. Pea gravel is smaller and rounded, and suits walkways or decorative beds better than anything load bearing. For a driveway base or wall backfill, the angular stone holds its position far better on a grade.
Can #57 crushed stone go under pavers?
Yes, it is a common base layer under paver driveways and patios. Once compacted it gives the pavers a stable, well draining foundation that resists settling under foot or vehicle traffic. A thin leveling layer of sand typically goes on top of the compacted stone before the pavers are set.