#57 Crushed Stone Delivered to Garden Grove, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Garden Grove, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $790.09 delivered to Garden Grove for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery for Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove sits on some of the flattest ground in central Orange County, a grid of postwar residential blocks where #57 crushed stone delivery serves driveways, drains and backyard projects instead of hillside retaining walls. This is an angular gray stone, crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and every order is measured and billed by the ton rather than by the yard. Garden Grove falls inside the wider Los Angeles, Long Beach and Anaheim metro area, so the same regional delivery routes that serve the rest of that area reach Garden Grove addresses without any special routing.
Flat lots without much natural slope depend on a compacted base and a clear path for runoff more than a hillside lot does, since water has nowhere to fall toward on its own. An angular stone that locks together once compacted gives a driveway or a patio base the stability that a smooth, rounded gravel would not hold onto as well. Statewide coverage and pricing details are on the #57 Crushed Stone in California page.
Delivery Windows for Garden Grove Addresses
Orders of 3 to 7 tons arrive within 1 to 2 business days. Move up to 8 tons and the timeline shortens to same or next day delivery. Garden Grove's grid of residential streets is easy for a delivery truck to navigate, though a narrow side yard gate or a shared driveway is worth flagging when you place the order so the crew can plan where to drop the load.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone a Garden Grove Job Needs
Because this stone is sold by the ton, start by working out the volume of the space and convert from there. Take the length in feet, multiply by the width in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to land on cubic yards. This stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so multiply your cubic yard figure by roughly 1.35 to reach tons.
A backyard patio base that measures 12 feet by 10 feet at a 4 inch depth comes out to close to 1.5 cubic yards, or a little over 2 tons after the conversion. Run the exact numbers for your project through the #57 crushed stone calculator before ordering, since even a small change in depth shifts the tonnage on a flat lot.
Typical Garden Grove Uses for This Stone
On flat residential lots, the most common use is a compacted base layer under a driveway, a paver patio or a storage shed, where the angular stone keeps its shape under the weight sitting on top of it. It also works well in a French drain running along a fence line or a low corner of the yard where water pools after rain.
- Base under driveways, pavers and shed pads
- French drains along fence lines and low corners
- Fill for leveling an uneven backyard before grading
- Base layer beneath a gravel or turf top dressing
Its sharp edges bite into each other once compacted, so it stays put under foot traffic and vehicle weight instead of spreading or sinking over time.
Per Ton Pricing and Order Size
Pricing steps down as the order size grows, and the delivery fee changes 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 |
Once an order reaches 15 tons, the delivery charge drops away completely, which matters on a larger flatwork job like a full driveway rebuild where the tonnage climbs quickly. The delivered price you see at checkout is set once you enter your Garden Grove ZIP code, since distance from the nearest yard still factors into the total.
Getting Your Order Started
Before you order, have the address, gate or access notes and the tonnage from your calculator result on hand. For live Garden Grove delivery windows, see delivery in Garden Grove. Flat, grid style streets make most Garden Grove deliveries straightforward once the order ships.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a gray, angular aggregate broken and classified to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Its broken, sharp sided pieces lock together under compaction in a way a smooth pea gravel or river rock cannot, which is why it holds up under driveways, patios and any base layer that carries regular weight. A cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, and every order is priced and billed by the ton.
On flat ground like most of Garden Grove, drainage depends entirely on the base layer doing its job, since there is little natural slope to move water along on its own. This stone drains fast and resists compacting into mud, so it holds a driveway or patio base steady through a wet winter instead of softening underneath it. It also works well in a French drain running along a fence line or a low spot that collects standing water.
Spread and compact it in layers rather than dumping it in one pile, and it will stay locked in place under foot traffic, parked vehicles and the weight of whatever surface goes on top, from pavers to a poured slab.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Garden Grove
In the Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove
Crews working out of Garden Grove 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 172,361, Garden Grove pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Garden Grove
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Garden Grove 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 typically used for?
This angular, three quarter to one inch gray stone works as a compacted base beneath driveways, patios and shed pads, as backfill behind a retaining wall, and inside a French drain. Because its broken edges grip against each other under compaction, it stays put under regular weight in a way a smooth, rounded gravel will not, which is why it shows up on both small backyard jobs and larger driveway projects around Garden Grove.
What makes #57 crushed stone different from pea gravel or river rock?
#57 crushed stone comes from rock that has been mechanically crushed and screened down to a consistent size, leaving each piece angular and sharp edged. Pea gravel and river rock are naturally rounded and tend to roll and migrate instead of locking together, so they are a poor substitute anywhere the material needs to bear weight without shifting, such as under a driveway or a patio slab.
What does #57 crushed stone delivery cost in Garden Grove?
Pricing is set per ton and steps down as your order size grows, with a separate delivery fee on smaller orders that goes away completely at 15 tons and above. Because the total depends on both tonnage and your Garden Grove delivery address, enter your ZIP code on the ordering page to see the rate and fee that apply to your specific order.
How do I work out the number of tons for my project?
Multiply the length in feet by the width in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches, then divide the result by 324 to get cubic yards. From there, multiply by roughly 1.35 to convert to tons, since this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard. The calculator linked on this page will handle that conversion automatically once you enter your measurements.
Is #57 crushed stone a good choice for a flat backyard with drainage issues?
Yes. On flat ground where water has nowhere to run off naturally, a compacted layer of this stone under a patio or along a French drain gives runoff a clear path instead of letting it pool against a fence or a foundation. Its angular shape locks in place under compaction, so the base stays stable even after repeated wet winters.
How quickly does #57 crushed stone arrive in Garden Grove?
Orders between 3 and 7 tons generally ship within 1 to 2 business days. Once you order 8 tons or more, that window tightens to same day or next day delivery. Orders of 15 tons and above keep that faster timeline and also drop the delivery fee entirely, so a larger order does not slow things down.
Do I need to compact #57 crushed stone in layers?
Yes, especially under a driveway, patio or shed pad. Spread it in layers of a few inches at a time, compacting each layer before adding the next, rather than dumping the full amount in one pass. On flat lots this matters even more, since there is no natural slope to help settle the material evenly on its own.
Is delivery free for every #57 crushed stone order in Garden Grove?
No, only orders of 15 tons or more qualify for free delivery. Smaller orders carry a delivery fee that decreases as the tonnage increases. The exact fee depends on your order size and your Garden Grove delivery address, both confirmed on the ordering page before your order is finalized.