Buy #57 Crushed Stone with Delivery in Santa Rosa, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Santa Rosa, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $692.06 delivered to Santa Rosa for 2 tons, our minimum order
Santa Rosa Homeowners and Contractors Order #57 Crushed Stone
Sonoma County's rolling hills and heavy clay soil make Santa Rosa one of the harder places in California to keep a driveway or parking pad stable through the wet season, which is exactly the job #57 crushed stone delivery in Santa Rosa, CA reaches properties from the city center out past the surrounding hillsides, with trucks sized to handle the narrow, winding roads common through wine country.
Santa Rosa anchors the Santa Rosa-Petaluma metro area and is home to close to 180,000 residents, a mix of downtown lots and larger acreage parcels further out where gravel work tends to run bigger.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Earns Its Keep Around the Property
under concrete slabs, patios and shed pads because the angular stone locks together under a compactor and will not shift the way rounded pea gravel does. It is also a common choice for French drains and perimeter drainage around older homes in the lower elevation neighborhoods, where the clay subsoil sheds water slowly and a gravel bed gives that water somewhere to go.
On rural and hillside lots, the same stone builds a stable base under gravel driveways, vineyard access lanes and equipment pads, standing up to tractors and delivery trucks without rutting. Homeowners with horses or livestock also use it for footing around gates, wash racks and high traffic paddock entries, since the stone drains fast and firms up instead of turning to mud.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone a Santa Rosa Project Needs
Start by measuring the length and width of the area in feet and deciding on a depth in inches, then multiply the three numbers and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Because #57 crushed stone is sold by the ton rather than the cubic yard, take that cubic yard figure and scale it up by roughly 1.35, since one cubic yard of this stone weighs approximately 2,700 pounds once it settles.
A 20 by 30 foot driveway section at 4 inches deep works out to just over 7 cubic yards, or close to 10 tons once the weight is figured in. For an exact number tied to a Santa Rosa ZIP code, the stone calculator takes the same length, width and depth and returns tons plus a price without the manual math.
Pricing Notes for #57 Crushed Stone in Santa Rosa
Every order is priced per ton, and the rate steps down as the load gets bigger. Orders starting at 3 tons run $276 a ton. Once a load reaches 8 tons the rate falls to $186 a ton, with a smaller delivery charge and faster scheduling. At 15 tons and up the rate drops to its lowest point, $157 a ton, and the delivery charge disappears entirely at that size.
| Tons ordered | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 tons | $276 | Standard, 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 to 14 tons | $186 | Reduced fee, same or next day |
| 15 tons and up | $157 | Free delivery |
Delivery and Lead Times Around Santa Rosa
Smaller loads under 8 tons typically arrive within one to two business days, which covers most driveway patch jobs and small drainage fixes. Orders of 8 tons or more usually go out same day or the next business day, useful for a contractor working against a schedule on a job site.
Delivery in Santa Rosa covers the city itself along with the surrounding wine country, and trucks are routed to handle the hillside and rural roads that come with the territory. Properties further out toward American Canyon, Vallejo or Fairfield, all within about 45 minutes, fall on the same delivery routes and see similar lead times.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone for Delivery
Orders start online with a Santa Rosa ZIP code, which pulls the delivered price for the tonnage entered, no phone call required. Pick a tonnage inside one of the three pricing tiers, confirm a delivery window, and the truck drops the stone where driveway or site access allows.
Contractors working across multiple jobs in the area can place a separate order per site as each one is ready, since pricing is set per order rather than needing to hit the 15 ton mark on a single delivery. For anyone still comparing options, the #57 Crushed Stone in California hub lists pricing and coverage for other cities served across the state.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is an angular gray aggregate screened to a size between three quarters of an inch and one inch, the sizing quarries use for a base course that compacts hard without turning into fine dust. Unlike rounded pea gravel or river rock, the broken faces on #57 stone interlock once a plate compactor or vehicle traffic packs it down, which is why it shows up under concrete slabs, sheds, pavers and driveways more than any decorative stone does.
weighs approximately 2,700 pounds, noticeably heavier than mulch or screened topsoil of the same volume, which is part of why it ships and prices by the ton rather than the cubic yard.
The color runs a consistent gray, blending with concrete and most exterior finishes without the reddish or tan tones some crushed granite carries. It holds up under repeated vehicle and foot traffic far better than a rounded gravel, resists shifting on a slope, and does not need the yearly topping off that a decorative bark or mulch bed requires. For driveways, pads, drainage lines and any base layer that needs to stay put, #57 is one of the more dependable general purpose stones in the yard.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Santa Rosa
In the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa
Crews working out of Santa Rosa 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 177,524, Santa Rosa pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Santa Rosa
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Santa Rosa 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 size is #57 crushed stone?
#57 crushed stone is graded to run between three quarters of an inch and one inch, a mix of small to medium angular fragments rather than a single uniform size. The angular shape comes from crushing rock rather than screening it from a riverbed, which is what lets the stone interlock and stay put once compacted, unlike smooth pea gravel or river rock of a similar size.
Will #57 crushed stone work as a driveway base in Santa Rosa's clay soil?
Yes. Clay soil around Santa Rosa holds water and softens in winter, and a compacted layer of #57 crushed stone sits on top of that clay to spread weight and keep the surface from pumping or rutting when the ground underneath is saturated. Most driveway bases run four to six inches deep, tamped in place, though a geotextile fabric under the stone helps on the softest, wettest sections of a property.
How does #57 crushed stone pricing change with the order size?
The rate charged per ton steps down as the total tonnage on an order goes up, so a small three ton order costs more per ton than an eight ton order, and a load of fifteen tons or more reaches the lowest rate available along with delivery at no extra charge. Entering a Santa Rosa ZIP code online returns the exact rate for the tonnage planned before anything is ordered.
How much #57 crushed stone do I need for a shed pad?
Measure the pad's length and width in feet, pick a depth, most pads run three to four inches, multiply the three numbers together and divide by 324 to get cubic yards, then convert to tons using the stone's weight. The site's online stone calculator handles that conversion automatically once the same measurements are entered, saving the manual math.
Can #57 crushed stone be used for French drains and drainage lines?
Yes, it is one of the more common stones used for French drains and perimeter drainage because the angular pieces leave enough open space between them for water to travel through quickly rather than pooling. Wrap drain lines in fabric before backfilling with the stone to keep silt from washing in and clogging the gaps over time, especially on properties with the heavier clay soil common around Santa Rosa.
How fast does #57 crushed stone deliver to Santa Rosa?
Smaller orders under eight tons typically arrive in one to two business days. Orders of eight tons or more usually ship same day or the next business day, and loads of fifteen tons or more get that same fast handling along with free delivery. Rural and hillside addresses outside the city center may need an extra day depending on road access.
Is #57 crushed stone better than pea gravel for a driveway?
For a driveway base, yes. Pea gravel is rounded and tends to roll and shift under tires. #57 crushed stone still has its place as a decorative top dressing or walkway surface, but for the structural base layer under a driveway, the angular stone is the stronger choice.
Does #57 crushed stone need to be topped off like mulch?
No. Because it is a heavy, compacted base material rather than a surface dressing, #57 crushed stone stays where it is placed and does not break down, fade or need yearly replenishing the way mulch does. Occasional raking or adding a thin top up layer after several years of heavy traffic is normal, but it is not a yearly maintenance item.