#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Vallejo, California
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Vallejo, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $527.40 delivered to Vallejo for 2 tons, our minimum order
Bringing #57 Crushed Stone to Vallejo's Bay Shore and Hillside Lots
Vallejo sits on the north shore of San Pablo Bay, the arm of San Francisco Bay that separates Solano County from Marin and the North Bay hills, and the city carries both a flat waterfront core and hillside neighborhoods rising away from the water. #57 crushed stone delivery in Vallejo, CA reaches both parts of town with the same angular gray stone, crushed and screened to a three quarter to one inch size. American Canyon is the closest neighbor at about 5 miles, and Berkeley and Richmond are both within a 20 mile drive down the East Bay shoreline.
Every quote for this stone is built on tonnage. Nothing about #57 crushed stone here is priced by the cubic yard, and the same weight based math carries through every tier on this page. Vallejo's mix of low lying flats and rising hillside blocks does not change that math, since a job at either elevation is still measured the same way, by weight rather than by volume. For pricing across the rest of the state, see #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Where This Stone Gets Used Around Vallejo
Bay side soil near the water table tends to stay damp. The hills climbing away from the shoreline bring grades steep enough that backfill needs to stay locked in place. Common uses include:
- Backfill behind retaining walls on sloped hillside lots
- French drains and perimeter drainage near the waterfront flats
- Base under driveways, parking pads and paver patios
- Compacted base beneath sheds and detached structures
- Erosion control on graded slopes above the bay
The same angular interlock that stops backfill from sliding on a hillside lot also keeps a driveway base from going soft under the damper ground closer to the water. Older homes near the waterfront and newer builds higher on the hillside both draw on the same stone, just for different reasons: drainage down low, and grip on a slope up top.
Pricing Notes for Bulk Orders
Rates step down across three tiers as order size grows, and the delivery charge steps down right along with them.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $194 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $107 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $82 | Free delivery |
A Vallejo address entered at checkout returns the exact delivered rate for that stop, pulled straight from this same tiered scale.
Working Out the Right Tonnage
Cubic yards come from one formula: length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, all divided by 324. This stone weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so take that cubic yard number, multiply by 2,700, and divide by 2,000 to land on tons. A retaining wall backfill 20 feet long, 2 feet wide and 18 inches deep comes out to a little over 2 cubic yards, or roughly 3 tons after rounding up. Confirm your own dimensions with the #57 crushed stone calculator before ordering.
Delivery Timing on Vallejo's Waterfront and Hillside Streets
Delivery fees disappear once an order climbs to 15 tons or more, and the schedule improves right alongside it: 3 tons or more arrives in 1 to 2 business days, and 8 tons or more typically ships same day or next day. Narrow streets near the older waterfront blocks and steep approaches in the hillside neighborhoods both call for noting the exact drop point in advance. Full scheduling detail for this address is covered on the delivery in Vallejo page.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone Delivery for Vallejo Addresses
Enter the address, select a tonnage tier and choose a delivery window at checkout; the per ton price and total delivery fee both show before you confirm. Smaller backfill and drainage jobs usually land in the 3 to 8 ton tier. A full driveway rebuild or a larger hillside stabilization project often reaches 15 tons and picks up the free delivery rate. Mark the drop zone clearly before the truck arrives, since a hillside driveway or a narrow waterfront street leaves less room to reposition a load once it is on the ground. If the approach to the site is unusually steep or tight, note that at checkout so the right size truck gets scheduled the first time instead of after a delivery attempt falls through.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a crushed and screened aggregate, angular rather than rounded, sized to a consistent three quarter to one inch range. The angular faces are what set it apart from pea gravel or river rock: once compacted, the pieces lock against each other and hold their position under weight instead of rolling or sliding. One cubic yard weighs roughly 2,700 pounds, and every order is measured and priced by the ton, not by cubic yard.
Its open structure lets water drain through rather than pool on top, which is why it is a standard choice for backfill behind retaining walls, French drains, and compacted bases under driveways, sheds and paver patios. That drainage matters in particular on ground close to the bay, where soil tends to hold moisture longer after rain than it does farther from the water.
The stone needs to go down in shallow lifts, compacted as each layer is added, rather than piled deep in one pass. Placed that way, it forms a base that holds its shape through wet winters and stays stable on the graded, sometimes sloped ground found on hillside lots above the shoreline.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Vallejo
Local Vallejo yards quote #57 crushed stone by the ton; the delivered number includes fuel, the truck, and the haul. 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. A ton of this material spreads across about 80 sq ft when laid 3 inches deep, useful when you are sizing a patio base or a walkway run.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Vallejo
In and around Vallejo, #57 crushed stone shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is driveway gravel, often in tight urban lots and infill builds in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is drainage gravel, which we see in dense neighborhoods where curb access is short on partial-truck deliveries. At roughly 123,475 people, the Vallejo order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Vallejo
A typical Vallejo drop is dispatched from the closest yard with a two hour window and a heads-up call once the truck is loaded. Tandem trucks want a 12 ft lane in and out; tri-axles need 14 ft, and both want firm ground at the tipping spot so the load releases cleanly. 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, inside French drains, and as a compacted base under driveways, sheds and paver patios. The angular shape locks the pieces together once tamped, so it resists shifting under weight far better than smooth, rounded gravel. It also holds up well for erosion control on graded slopes above the shoreline.
Is #57 crushed stone good for a hillside lot above Vallejo's waterfront?
Yes. Its angular faces interlock under compaction, which keeps retaining wall backfill from sliding or settling unevenly on graded ground. It also drains quickly, so water pressure does not build up behind a wall the way it can with clay fill, which matters on the hillside streets rising away from the bay.
How do I work out the tonnage for a #57 crushed stone order?
Multiply the length and width of the area in feet by the project depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. This stone weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so take that yard figure, multiply by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to reach tons. Round up slightly for compaction, then confirm the total against the calculator.
Does #57 crushed stone need compacting after it is delivered?
Yes, for anything load bearing, including driveway bases and retaining wall backfill. Spread it in shallow layers and compact each one before adding the next rather than dumping the full depth at once. Skipping that step leaves loose pockets that shift or settle once weight or water pressure reaches the base.
How does #57 crushed stone handle wet weather near the bay?
Well. Because it is angular and open graded, water passes through instead of pooling, so a properly compacted base drains rain and runoff away from foundations and driveways rather than holding it against them. That matters most on the flatter blocks near the water, where standing water is more common after storms.
What should I check before a delivery truck arrives in Vallejo?
Confirm there is a clear path for the truck, including street width and any steep grades on hillside approaches. Mark exactly where the load should drop, since narrow older streets near the waterfront and tight hillside driveways leave little room to reposition stone once it is on the ground. A smaller truck sometimes works better on a tight lot.
What is the difference between #57 crushed stone and river rock?
#57 stone is angular and crushed, roughly three quarters to one inch, and it locks together once compacted, which makes it suited to structural work like backfill and driveway bases. River rock is smooth and rounded, chosen more often for drainage beds, ground cover and landscaping where appearance matters as much as function.
Can #57 crushed stone be used under a shed near the water?
Yes, it is a common base layer for sheds and similar structures. A compacted layer gives the foundation good drainage and resists settling, which is useful where ground near the bay tends to stay damp longer after rain. It is usually finished level before the shed floor or skids go on top.