#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Boise, ID
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Boise, ID. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $496.04 delivered to Boise for 2 tons, our minimum order
Ordering #57 crushed stone delivery in Boise, ID is a simple way to get clean, gray, angular rock to a driveway, trench or backyard project without borrowing a truck. The stone runs 3/4 to 1 inch, and it comes straight to the address you enter at checkout.
Where Boise homeowners put #57 stone to work
Drainage work often comes first in newer Boise subdivisions, before any landscaping starts, and #57 is a common answer. Because the pieces are all roughly the same size, water moves through the gaps instead of sitting on top, which is why the stone shows up so often around foundations and under pavers.
- Driveways and parking pads: a thick layer for the drive itself or a parking pad beside it.
- French drains and trench backfill: the open gaps carry water to the pipe or the low end of the trench.
- Paver and slab bases: a leveled bed of #57 gives patios and walkways a base that does not hold water.
- Concrete mix and general fill: contractors use it as the coarse aggregate in many mixes.
Winters in Boise bring freeze and thaw cycles, so a base that drains freely is the one that stays flat from year to year. Stone with no fines does that job well.
Behind a retaining wall the same logic applies: a column of stone just behind the blocks gives groundwater a path down to the footing drain instead of pressing on the wall. Garden beds with raised edges and dry creek features use it as well, since the angular faces hold a steep side without slumping.
About the stone you are ordering
with fractured faces, in the 3/4 to 1 inch range. Those faces are what let the pieces grip each other, so a driveway layer resists rutting more than smooth river rock would. The color is a consistent gray, which reads as neutral next to most siding, fencing and concrete. If you want a softer, rounder look for a path or planter edge, Pea Gravel is also available in Boise.
How much #57 crushed stone you need
Start with the footprint. Measure length and width in feet, pick a depth in inches, and multiply the three numbers together. Divide the result by 324 to get cubic yards. This grade weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so the cubic yard figure becomes a ton figure once you multiply by 1.35. Skip the arithmetic by using the calculator, which handles the conversion for you.
For most Boise driveway repairs a four inch layer is a common starting point, and drain trenches simply need enough to fill the width of the cut. Round up a little so you are not stopping mid-job.
Deeper is not always better. A thin layer over a soft spot will not fix the soft spot, so dig out and firm up the ground first, then add stone to the final grade you want.
Pricing and ordering in Boise
This material is sold by the ton. Enter your ZIP on the product page and the delivered price appears, calculated for your address rather than averaged across the state. Bigger orders get a lower rate per ton, so a single larger delivery usually beats several small ones. The smallest order is 2 tons.
#57 crushed stone delivery in Boise, ID
Everything about getting a truck to your property is collected on the page for delivery in Boise, including what to prepare at the drop spot. If you are comparing the same material elsewhere in the region, the #57 Crushed Stone in Idaho page lists where else it is offered.
Many Boise projects need more than rock. A planting bed edged with stone usually wants Mulch on top of the soil, and a lawn patch beside a new drive does well with Premium Screened Topsoil. Both can be ordered for the same address.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a clean, gray, angular aggregate sized from 3/4 to 1 inch. The pieces are fractured on every face, so they lock together when spread and compacted, and the gaps between them stay open enough to pass water. That mix of stability and drainage is the reason it is the default choice for so many jobs.
The stone is sold by the ton, and a cubic yard of it weighs about 2,700 pounds. A ton is 2,000 pounds. Because the material has little fine dust mixed in, it stays loose and free draining after it is placed, which makes it a good bed under pavers, a clean backfill for drain pipe and a durable surface for driveways and parking areas.
Typical uses in Boise include driveway surfacing, French drains, retaining wall backfill, paver bases, and the coarse aggregate in concrete. The delivered price for your ZIP is calculated live on this page, and larger orders get a lower rate per ton. The smallest order is 2 tons.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Boise
In the Boise 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 Boise
Crews working out of Boise 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 236,000, Boise pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Boise
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Boise 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 does the 3/4 to 1 inch size mean in practice?
It means most pieces are somewhere between three quarters of an inch and one inch across, roughly the size of a large grape up to a walnut. That is big enough to drain freely and stay put under foot, and small enough to rake smooth without a loader. Expect a few pieces a bit outside that range in any load.
Can I drive on it right after it is spread?
Yes, but a pass with a plate compactor or a loaded truck tire improves how well it locks in. Spread in layers of about two to three inches, wet them lightly if the stone is dry, and compact each one. A loose single thick lift will shift under the first few turns of a steering wheel.
Do I need landscape fabric underneath?
On soft or clay-rich ground, a layer of geotextile fabric keeps the stone from sinking into the soil over time and keeps weeds from pushing up. On firm, well-drained subgrade you can often skip it. For a French drain, wrap the stone and pipe in fabric so silt does not clog the gaps.
Is #57 a good choice around a foundation?
It works well as a drainage layer next to a foundation because water passes through it quickly. Keep the surface sloping away from the wall, and put a perforated pipe at the low point if water collects there. Do not bury the siding or any sill plate in stone; leave the clearance the builder specified.
How do I keep the edges of a stone pad from spreading?
Set an edge restraint such as landscape timbers, steel edging or a row of pavers along the border before you spread anything. Without one, the outer pieces creep outward under foot and wheels, and the layer thins at the sides. Set the restraint slightly below the finished surface so a mower can pass over it.
Can I mix #57 with other stone or sand?
You can, but the result drains less well than clean stone alone. Mixing in sand or dust fills the gaps that make the material useful. If you want a firmer, tighter surface, put a finer material on top as a separate layer instead of blending it. For drainage jobs, keep the stone clean and uniform.
What tools make spreading easier?
A wheelbarrow, a landscape rake and a flat shovel handle most residential jobs. Use a string line or stakes marked at the finished depth so the layer comes out level. For driveways, a hand tamper or rented plate compactor finishes the job. Wear gloves and eye protection, since the edges are sharp.
Will the gray color change after it is installed?
The stone starts out as a fresh, fairly light gray and tends to darken and dull a little as it is walked on, rained on and dusted over. It will not turn a different color. If you want a lasting look next to a house, plan on that gradual weathering rather than a bright finish.