#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Pasadena, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Pasadena, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $790.09 delivered to Pasadena for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Pasadena, CA
Older neighborhoods in Pasadena climb from flat valley streets toward the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, and that rise in elevation shapes what a yard needs from a load of stone. #57 crushed stone delivery in Pasadena, CA reaches both settings: a flatland lot leveling a patio base, and a hillside property shoring up a retaining wall on a steep grade. The material itself is an angular gray stone, crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and it sells by the ton rather than the cubic yard on every order. Pasadena falls within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area and carries a population of about 140,000, with a mix of historic homes and newer infill that both draw on the same delivered stone. Clay soil under many of those foothill lots sheds water slowly, and an angular stone base is what keeps a wall backfill or a drainage bed from turning soft after a wet season. Rates and delivery windows for cities elsewhere in the state are gathered on the #57 Crushed Stone in California hub.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone to Order
Because pricing runs by the ton, the fastest path is to size the job in cubic yards first and then convert. Multiply the length in feet by the width in feet by the depth in inches, then divide by 324. A 300 square foot paver patio built on a 4 inch base works out to a little over 3.7 cubic yards. At close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, that patio needs about 5 tons of stone once the total is rounded up for compaction. Check a Pasadena project against its exact footprint using the #57 crushed stone calculator before placing an order.
Delivery Windows in Pasadena
Placing an order for 3 tons puts delivery at roughly 1 to 2 business days out. Stepping the order up to 8 tons compresses that window to same or next day in most cases. Once an order reaches 15 tons, the delivery fee is waived. Streets in Pasadena's older hillside sections can be narrow, with limited turnaround room, so flagging the access route and where the truck should stop lets the driver plan the drop ahead of time. Scheduling detail and access notes specific to an address are handled on the page for delivery in Pasadena.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Gets Used Around Pasadena
On sloped lots, this stone does its best work as backfill behind a retaining wall, where its interlocking edges resist sliding even as the wall settles over time. On flatter ground it serves just as often as a driveway or patio base. Typical uses around Pasadena include:
- Backfill behind retaining walls on hillside lots
- Driveway and patio base under pavers or a gravel surface
- French drains and foundation drainage on clay soil
- Base rock under sheds, decks and utility trenches
- Erosion control on cut slopes and drainage channels
Homes with additions, new decks or accessory units built into a sloped lot tend to specify the same stone for the same reason: once it is compacted, it holds its position through wet winters and does not settle unevenly the way loose fill can.
Pricing Notes for Bulk Orders
Three pricing tiers apply, and moving up a tier lowers both the per ton rate and the cost to deliver 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 |
Entering a Pasadena ZIP at checkout returns the precise delivered rate for that address before the order is placed.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone for a Pasadena Job
To order, enter the delivery address, select a tonnage tier and pick a window that lines up with the job. A single retaining wall backfill or a patio base project usually falls in the 3 to 8 ton range. A full driveway rebuild or a larger hillside stabilization job often climbs to 15 tons or more to reach the lowest per ton price. Note any steep grades, narrow driveways or shared access roads before the truck arrives, since a loaded delivery vehicle needs solid, level ground to unload safely.
About #57 Crushed Stone
About this material: #57 crushed stone is an angular gray aggregate that is crushed and screened down to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Because it is fractured rather than naturally rounded, every piece carries sharp edges that catch against neighboring pieces once the layer is compacted, forming a base that resists shifting under weight far better than smooth pea gravel or river rock.
A cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, and it is priced, sold and delivered by the ton on every order rather than by the cubic yard. The gaps between its angular pieces let water pass through freely, which is why it is a standard choice for backfill behind retaining walls, French drains and foundation perimeter drains, in addition to its role as a compacted base under driveways, patios and sheds. It arrives as clean, screened gray stone with no dust or fine material mixed in, ready to spread and tamp straight off the truck.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Pasadena
Around Pasadena, #57 crushed stone 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 80 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 8 ton bracket.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Pasadena
Pasadena contractors keep #57 crushed stone on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is driveway gravel, where the material is rolled out in tight urban lots and infill builds and screeded to grade. Right behind that is drainage gravel, common in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Pasadena sits at about 137,195 residents, which means we see steady weekday traffic from landscape crews and weekend pickups from owner-builders.
Delivery day in Pasadena
Delivery in Pasadena 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.
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What is #57 crushed stone typically used for?
It is most often used as backfill behind retaining walls, as a base under driveways and patios, and as fill inside French drains and foundation drains. Its angular, fractured shape locks together once it is compacted, which keeps it from shifting or sliding the way rounded gravel can. It also shows up in erosion control work on cut slopes and drainage channels.
Is #57 crushed stone suitable for a hillside lot in Pasadena?
Yes. On sloped ground, its interlocking angular pieces resist sliding once compacted, which makes it a common choice for retaining wall backfill and drainage behind foundations built into a grade. It also drains quickly, so water does not build up and add pressure behind a wall the way it can with fine fill or clay.
How do I work out how many tons of #57 crushed stone I need?
Multiply length in feet by width in feet by depth in inches, divide by 324 for cubic yards, then multiply by about 1.35 to get tons. A 300 square foot patio at a 4 inch depth comes out to roughly 5 tons. The calculator on this page will run those numbers for a specific Pasadena project.
Is #57 crushed stone priced per ton?
Yes, it is priced and sold entirely by the ton. Each tier shown on this page, from the smallest 3 ton order through the 15 ton free delivery level, states a rate per ton rather than per cubic yard. Convert any cubic yard estimate to tons before comparing it against these prices.
How soon can #57 crushed stone reach a Pasadena address?
A 3 ton order generally arrives within 1 to 2 business days of being placed. Ordering 8 tons or more often shortens that to same or next day delivery, since a fuller load is easier to route. Actual timing depends on the delivery window selected and on access conditions at the property.
Is there a minimum order for #57 crushed stone?
The entry level tier begins at 2 tons, enough for most retaining wall backfill jobs, drainage trenches and smaller patio bases. Orders under that amount are still billed at the 2-ton tier. Contractors working on larger driveways or wall projects usually order 8 tons or more to bring the rate down.
Can #57 crushed stone be used behind a retaining wall?
Yes, it is one of the most common backfill materials for retaining walls because its sharp, angular faces lock together under compaction and resist sliding as the wall settles. It also drains fast enough that water pressure does not build up behind the wall, which is a common cause of failure with denser, less permeable fill.
What size is #57 crushed stone?
It ranges from about three quarters of an inch to a full inch, an angular gray stone rather than a rounded pea gravel or river rock. That size gives it enough weight to stay in place once compacted, while remaining easy enough to shovel, rake and spread by hand on smaller residential jobs.