#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Lancaster, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Lancaster, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $619.36 delivered to Lancaster for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Lancaster, CA
Lancaster sits out in the Antelope Valley, the high desert stretch of northern Los Angeles County where lots run bigger and the ground is drier than almost anywhere else in the county. #57 crushed stone delivery in Lancaster, CA covers everything from a horse property adding a gravel run to a contractor basing out a driveway on an unpaved road. This is a gray, angular stone crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, sold and delivered by the ton rather than by the cubic yard.
Ground out here tends to be sandy and rocky rather than the heavy clay found closer to the coast, which drains fast on its own but still shifts and ruts under vehicle traffic without something firmer on top. Summers run hot and dry with wide day to night temperature swings, and an occasional desert storm can move a lot of water fast across ground with little vegetation to slow it down. Wind is also a bigger factor here than in most of the county, and loose, unstabilized ground can blow before it ever gets compacted, which is another reason a heavier angular stone outperforms fine decomposed fill on an exposed lot. For pricing and use notes elsewhere in the state, see #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Sizing Up Your Order
This stone bills by weight, so translate the space into volume first. Take your length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, then divide by 324 to land on cubic yards. A horse run 50 feet long by 10 feet wide at 3 inches deep comes out to a little over 4.6 cubic yards, which is a little over 6 tons at this stone's typical weight of about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard. Check your own numbers against the #57 crushed stone calculator before you order, since uneven high desert ground can change the total.
Where This Stone Gets Used Around Lancaster
With bigger lots and more unpaved ground than most of the county, and with ranch style and equestrian properties spread across much of the valley floor, this stone earns its keep on properties here in a few consistent ways:
- Base for gravel driveways and access roads on unpaved parcels
- Footing under barns, sheds and equipment pads on ranch style properties
- Drainage channels that carry flash runoff away from structures
- Backfill behind retaining walls on graded or terraced lots
- Base layer under carports, RV pads and parking areas
Because it locks together under a compactor instead of washing out like loose sand or native fill, it holds up through the high desert's short but sometimes hard rains.
Delivery Timing in Lancaster
At 3 tons or more, delivery generally lands within 1 to 2 business days. At 8 tons or more, that typically tightens to same or next day. Cross 15 tons and there is no delivery charge at all. Long unpaved driveways and gated ranch entrances are common in this part of the valley, so let the dispatcher know if a smaller truck is a better fit for your access road. Complete scheduling detail for a Lancaster address is on the page for delivery in Lancaster.
What You Pay by the Ton
The per ton rate steps down three times as the order size grows, and the delivery charge shrinks right along with it.
| 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 |
Your delivered rate for a Lancaster address is worked out the moment you enter your ZIP.
Getting Your Order Scheduled
To order, enter your address and the number of tons the job needs, then choose the delivery window that fits your schedule. A single driveway patch or drainage run usually falls in the 3 to 8 ton range, while a full access road or a large equipment pad often reaches 15 tons and picks up the lowest rate. On larger parcels, it sometimes makes sense to plan a driveway and a pad or drainage project together so the combined order clears the top tier in one delivery instead of two. Flag any gate codes or long dirt approaches ahead of time so the driver can find the drop point without guesswork.
About #57 Crushed Stone
This is a hard, angular gray stone in the three quarter to one inch range, quarried and crushed rather than naturally rounded, so its broken edges grip against each other under a compactor instead of rolling loose the way pea gravel does. It weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard and ships by the ton, so every order here is measured and billed by weight rather than volume.
Out in the Antelope Valley, ground tends to be sandy and rocky, and it drains fast on its own but still ruts and shifts under vehicle traffic without something firmer built into the surface. This stone gives a gravel driveway, an access road or an equipment pad a base that stays put once it is compacted, even through the high desert's wide day to night temperature swings and its occasional hard rain.
Because it is angular instead of rounded, it should be spread and compacted in layers rather than dumped in one pile. Done that way, it holds a driveway or a pad grade through both the dry season's heat and the short, sometimes intense storms that move through the valley.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Lancaster
In the Lancaster 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 Lancaster
Crews working out of Lancaster 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 167,426, Lancaster pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Lancaster
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Lancaster 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 commonly used for in Lancaster?
On Antelope Valley properties it typically goes down as a base for gravel driveways and access roads, as footing under barns and equipment pads, and as backfill behind retaining walls on graded lots. Its angular shape locks together once compacted, which holds up better than loose sand or native desert soil under vehicle weight. Ranch style and horse properties are common users of this stone here.
Is #57 crushed stone priced by the ton or the yard?
By the ton. Every tier and every delivered quote on this page is a rate per ton, not per cubic yard, and that is how the material ships and invoices. If you are more used to ordering by volume, plan on converting your measurements to tonnage before you place the order.
How do I figure out how much stone I need for a driveway?
Measure the length and width of the driveway in feet and decide on a depth in inches, then multiply those three numbers and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Multiply that by about 1.35 to convert to tons, since this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard. Round up slightly for compaction and uneven ground before you place the order.
Does this stone need to be compacted on a gravel driveway?
Yes. Spread it in layers a few inches deep and compact each layer before adding the next, rather than dumping the full depth in one pass. On a driveway or access road that carries regular vehicle traffic, skipping compaction leaves loose spots that rut and shift, especially where high desert wind and occasional storms have already loosened the surface underneath.
How is #57 crushed stone different from decomposed granite?
Decomposed granite is a finer, more compactable surface material often used for paths and patios. #57 crushed stone is a larger, three quarter to one inch angular stone built for structural jobs like driveway bases, backfill and drainage, and the two are not usually interchanged. Where a surface needs to bear weight and drain well, the larger angular stone is the stronger choice.
How quickly can Lancaster job sites get this stone delivered?
Orders of 3 tons or more typically land within 1 to 2 business days, and orders of 8 tons or more often move to same or next day. Longer unpaved approaches or remote parcels can add time, so it helps to confirm your access route when you place the order.
What should I have ready before the delivery truck shows up?
Make sure there is a clear route for a loaded truck, including gate width and the condition of any dirt access road. Mark the drop spot clearly, since long driveways and unmarked ranch entrances are common out here and make it hard for a driver to guess where to unload. A phone number the driver can reach on site also helps on harder to find parcels.
Can #57 crushed stone be used for a horse arena base?
It can work as a sub base layer under a finer riding surface, since its angular shape compacts into a firm, well draining foundation. It is not usually the top footing material on its own, because its size and sharp edges are harder on hooves than sand or fine screenings. Most arena builds use it below a softer surface rather than as the final layer.