Get #57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Huntington Beach, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Huntington Beach, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $790.09 delivered to Huntington Beach for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach stretches along the Orange County coastline on flat, sandy ground, and #57 crushed stone delivery in Huntington Beach, CA has to work with soil that behaves differently a mile from the water than it does further inland. This is an angular gray stone, crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and it ships priced by the ton rather than by the cubic yard. Huntington Beach is part of the broader Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim metro area, and the delivery routes that already cover that region extend out to the coast without any extra lead time.
Near the water, loose sandy soil drains almost too well and offers little to build on without a compacted base underneath it. Further inland, the ground shifts toward a heavier clay that holds water instead of letting it pass through. An angular stone that locks together under compaction gives both soil types something stable to build on top of. For coverage and pricing beyond Huntington Beach, check #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Best Uses for #57 Crushed Stone Near the Coast
Close to the beach, this stone works best as a compacted base under a walkway, a patio or a shed pad built on sandy ground that will not hold a structure on its own. Further inland, it handles the jobs a heavier clay soil needs: retaining wall backfill, French drains and a stable base under a driveway.
- Compacted base under patios, walkways and shed pads on sandy lots
- Backfill behind retaining walls on inland Huntington Beach lots
- French drains where clay soil holds water further from the coast
- Base layer beneath driveways and paver surfaces
Its angular shape resists shifting under foot and vehicle traffic, which matters most on loose, sandy ground where a rounded gravel would migrate over time.
What Determines Your Per Ton Price
The rate per ton drops as the order size increases, and the delivery fee moves along with it.
| Order Size | Price per Ton | Delivery Fee | Typical Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 tons | $324 | Standard flat fee | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 to 14 tons | $231 | Reduced flat fee | Same or next day |
| 15 tons and up | $200 | No charge | Free delivery |
Delivery is free starting at the 15 ton order size, no fee at all, which is worth building into the plan on a bigger job like a full base layer under a coastal patio. The final delivered number is confirmed once you enter your Huntington Beach ZIP code, since the route to a beach adjacent address is part of the total.
Calculating Tons for a Huntington Beach Job
This stone is sold by the ton, so figure the volume of your space first and convert afterward. The formula is straightforward: length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, all divided by 324, which gives cubic yards. This material weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so multiplying that cubic yard number by roughly 1.35 gets you to tons.
A walkway base 30 feet long, 3 feet wide and 4 inches deep comes out to a little over 1 cubic yard, close to 1.5 tons once converted. Confirm the numbers for your own layout with the #57 crushed stone calculator, since sandy ground near the coast sometimes needs extra depth to stay stable.
Delivery Lead Times in Huntington Beach
Orders between 3 and 7 tons are on a 1 to 2 business day schedule. At 8 tons and above, that moves up to same or next day delivery. Coastal streets and beach adjacent lots can mean tighter parking or narrower access, so note any gate codes or curb restrictions when you place the order.
How to Order
Have your address, access notes and the tonnage figure from your calculator result ready before you check out. For live Huntington Beach delivery windows, see delivery in Huntington Beach. Jobs close to the sand and jobs further inland both follow the standard timing above once the order ships.
About #57 Crushed Stone
In Huntington Beach, #57 aggregate arrives as uniform three quarter to one inch gray pieces with sharp angles that lock together firmly when compacted. Its sharp, broken faces interlock under compaction, unlike a rounded pea gravel or river rock, which is why it forms a stable base under patios, walkways and driveways instead of shifting under weight. A cubic yard weighs close to 2,700 pounds, and it is priced and billed by the ton rather than the cubic yard.
Close to the Huntington Beach coastline, loose sandy soil drains well on its own but offers little structure to build directly on top of, so a compacted layer of this stone gives a patio or walkway base something solid to sit on. Further inland, where the soil turns to heavier clay, the same stone works as retaining wall backfill or inside a French drain, since it lets water pass through instead of holding it against a foundation.
Spread and compact it in layers on either soil type, sandy or clay, and it keeps its shape through the salt air and the wet stretches of a coastal winter instead of settling or washing out from underneath a structure.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Huntington Beach
In the Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach
Crews working out of Huntington Beach 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 193,151, Huntington Beach pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Huntington Beach
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Huntington Beach 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 projects is #57 crushed stone used for in Huntington Beach?
This angular, three quarter to one inch gray stone serves as a compacted base under patios, walkways and driveways, as retaining wall backfill, and inside French drains. Near the coast it gives a stable surface to build on top of loose sandy ground, and further inland it performs the same job on heavier clay soil, locking together under compaction instead of shifting under weight.
How is #57 crushed stone different from beach sand or river rock?
#57 crushed stone is mechanically crushed and screened to a uniform three quarter to one inch size, so its pieces are angular and interlock once compacted. Sand and naturally rounded river rock do not lock together the same way, which makes them a weak choice anywhere the material has to hold a structure's weight, such as under a walkway or a driveway base near the water.
What determines the delivered price for Huntington Beach orders?
The per ton rate drops as order size increases, and a separate delivery fee applies on smaller orders before disappearing entirely at 15 tons and up. Since the final number depends on tonnage and how far the route runs to your Huntington Beach address, enter your ZIP code on the ordering page to see the current rate and fee for your order.
How many tons of #57 crushed stone does my project need?
Take the length of the area in feet, multiply by the width in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches, and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Multiply the result by roughly 1.35 to reach tons, since a cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds. Use the calculator on this page to run your own measurements instead of estimating by eye.
Does #57 crushed stone hold up on sandy coastal lots?
Yes. Loose sand near the water drains well but offers little to build on by itself, so a compacted layer of this angular stone gives a patio, walkway or shed pad a stable surface underneath it. Spread and compact it in layers rather than one pour so it locks together and resists shifting under foot traffic close to the beach.
What are typical delivery times for Huntington Beach orders?
Orders from 3 to 7 tons ship within 1 to 2 business days. At 8 tons and above, that window shortens to same day or next day delivery. Orders of 15 tons or more keep that fast timeline while also qualifying for free delivery, so scaling up an order does not push the delivery date back.
Can this stone be used for retaining walls on inland Huntington Beach lots?
Yes. Away from the immediate coastline, where the soil shifts toward a heavier clay, #57 crushed stone works well as backfill behind a retaining wall because its angular shape locks together and resists sliding as the wall settles. Compact it in layers behind the wall rather than dumping it in all at once for the most stable result.
Is there always a delivery fee on Huntington Beach orders?
Only below 15 tons. Smaller orders carry a delivery fee that shrinks as the order size grows, and that fee is waived completely once you reach 15 tons. The exact amount for your order depends on your tonnage and your specific Huntington Beach delivery address, both confirmed before checkout.