#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Temecula, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Temecula, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $585.43 delivered to Temecula for 2 tons, our minimum order
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Temecula, CA
#57 crushed stone delivery in Temecula, CA brings this angular, gray, three quarter to one inch stone to inland Riverside County lots, priced and scheduled by the ton. Summers here run hot and dry, and the ground under both vineyard rows and newer subdivisions tends to be a mix of clay and decomposed granite that turns hard as concrete by August and shifts again once the rain returns. A compacted layer of this stone under a slab, a pad or a drainage line keeps that seasonal movement from cracking whatever sits on top of it.
Temecula sits in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro, with a population near 112,000 spread across bigger residential lots than you find closer to the coast. Many of those lots are newer builds with room for a long driveway, a horse paddock or a graded slope that needs something more stable than bare dirt underneath it.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Gets Used Around Temecula
The angular shape of #57 crushed stone is what makes it useful here: broken, interlocking faces grip against each other once compacted, so the layer stays put instead of rolling the way a rounded gravel would. Common jobs on Temecula properties include:
- Driveway and parking pad base under asphalt, pavers or a gravel topping
- French drains and yard drainage where clay soil slows water movement
- Backfill for retaining walls, vineyard terracing and utility trenches
- Base under sheds, barns, decks and poured concrete slabs
- Erosion control on graded slopes above canyons and hillside lots
Properties on the hillier east side of town, where grading cuts into decomposed granite, benefit the most from a well compacted base, since loose granite alone tends to ravel and wash out on a slope once the winter rains show up.
Ton Pricing and What Drives the Rate
The rate per ton steps down as the order size grows, and the delivery charge that applies at the smaller tiers falls away entirely once an order reaches the top tier. Enter a ZIP code at checkout and the exact delivered price for a Temecula address is worked out automatically, since local rates vary a bit by lane and load size.
| Order size | Price per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $223 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $135 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $109 | Free delivery |
Bulk buyers ordering 15 tons or more see the lowest rate on the sheet and skip the delivery charge completely, which is usually the better route for a full driveway or a long retaining wall run rather than splitting the job into two smaller loads.
Figuring Out How Many Tons Your Project Needs
Start with the footprint of the area in feet, then pick a depth in inches. Multiply length by width by depth, then divide that number by 324 to land on cubic yards. A cubic yard of #57 crushed stone weighs about 2,700 pounds, so take the yardage figure, multiply by 2,700, then divide by 2,000 to convert to tons. A 20 by 40 foot driveway pad at 4 inches deep works out to roughly 9.9 cubic yards, which lands close to 13.4 tons once converted. Run the same numbers through the #57 crushed stone calculator before placing an order, since grading and compaction change the total a little from job to job.
Delivery Windows and Lead Times
Orders starting at 3 tons typically land within 1 to 2 business days of scheduling. Once an order climbs to 8 tons, most trucks can make it out same day or the next day instead. The bigger lots common around Temecula usually give a driver more room to back in and dump than a tighter city street would, though gate width and driveway slope are still worth mentioning when the order is placed. Complete scheduling detail tied to this address lives on the delivery in Temecula page.
Placing Your Order
Ordering runs on a ZIP code, a tonnage tier and a delivery window that fits the job site. Contractors handling a driveway rebuild, a drainage line or a retaining wall on a Temecula lot typically order 8 to 15 tons to land on the better per ton rate, while a smaller drainage fix or a paddock topping usually sits under that. Mark the drop point clearly before the truck arrives, whether that is a driveway apron, a side gate or a graded pad partway up a slope, so the load can go down in a single pass. See #57 Crushed Stone in California for pricing and lead times in other cities across the state.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is an angular, gray aggregate that gets crushed and screened down to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Because each piece has sharp, broken faces instead of a rounded shape, the stone locks together once it is spread and compacted, which is why contractors reach for it under driveways, French drains and retaining wall backfill where the base has to carry load without shifting. A cubic yard weighs roughly 2,700 pounds, and the material is sold and delivered by the ton.
The open structure between the individual pieces lets water pass through quickly rather than pooling on the surface, and the stone holds its shape instead of breaking down into mud the way softer fill sometimes does after a heavy storm. Builders use it under slabs, sheds, decks and utility trenches, along graded or terraced slopes, and as a stable base layer beneath pavers. Homeowners use the same stone for smaller work, such as leveling a low spot in the yard, building a short walkway base or improving drainage next to a foundation.
Because it is angular rather than round, #57 crushed stone should go down in layers and get compacted between each one rather than dumped in a single thick lift. Spread and compacted that way, it stays stable through a hot, dry summer and holds its shape once the rain finally arrives.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Temecula
Local Temecula 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 Temecula
In and around Temecula, #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 112,431 people, the Temecula order mix leans toward 3 to 8 ton residential drops with the occasional 16 ton job for a contractor.
Delivery day in Temecula
A typical Temecula 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 size is #57 crushed stone?
It runs three quarters of an inch to one inch across, a mid sized angular gravel that is crushed and screened rather than naturally rounded. That size range is large enough to interlock and stay in place under weight, yet small enough to spread and compact without heavy equipment on a typical residential job.
Is #57 crushed stone sold by the ton or by the yard?
It is sold and delivered by the ton. A cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, so once you know the yardage a job needs, multiply by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to get the tonnage figure that the order is actually billed against.
How much #57 crushed stone do I need for a driveway base?
Measure the length and width of the driveway in feet and decide on a depth, commonly 4 to 6 inches for a base layer. Multiply length by width by depth in inches, then divide by 324 for cubic yards, and convert to tons using 2,700 pounds per yard. The calculator on this site will run those numbers for you.
How fast can a delivery reach a Temecula address?
Orders of 3 tons or more usually arrive within 1 to 2 business days. At 8 tons or more, many deliveries move to same day or next day service instead. Larger residential lots around Temecula typically give a truck enough room to unload without trouble, though it helps to flag a narrow gate or a steep driveway ahead of time.
Does #57 crushed stone work on decomposed granite soil?
Yes, it works well over decomposed granite. The angular stone compacts into a firm, load bearing layer on top of granite subgrade, and its open structure keeps water moving through rather than letting it pool against the granite, which can otherwise soften and shift once it gets wet.
What is the difference between #57 stone and road base?
Road base, sometimes called crusher run, mixes stone with finer particles and dust that pack tightly and lock down hard, which suits it to compacted roadways. #57 crushed stone is a single, cleaner size with more open space between pieces, so it drains faster and suits drainage work and backfill better than a dense road surface.
Can #57 crushed stone go under a paver patio in Temecula?
Yes, it is a common base layer for paver patios, walkways and small driveways. Once compacted it drains well and resists the settling that heat and occasional heavy rain can otherwise cause under pavers. A thin leveling layer of sand or fine material typically goes on top right before the pavers are set.
What should I have ready before the truck arrives?
Clear a path from the street to the drop point, checking driveway width, gate clearance and any low branches or wires along the route. Decide exactly where the pile should sit before delivery, since a full load is hard to move once it is on the ground. Splitting a very large order into two drops can also help on a tight lot.