#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Vacaville, California
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Vacaville, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Starting from $527.40 delivered to Vacaville for 2 tons, our minimum order
Getting #57 Crushed Stone Delivered to Vacaville, CA
Vacaville sits along Interstate 80 roughly halfway between Sacramento and the Bay Area, in a gap between low coastal hills that lets bay air spill into the valley and keeps summers a bit milder than the deeper Central Valley. #57 crushed stone delivery in Vacaville, CA brings this angular gray aggregate, cut and screened to a three quarter to one inch size, out to both the older neighborhoods near downtown and the newer subdivisions spreading toward the hills. Fairfield is the closest neighbor at about 7 miles, with Sacramento and Elk Grove both within a half hour drive to the east.
This is a by the ton material start to finish: the price per ton, the delivery fee and the free delivery threshold are all figured on weight, not volume. That matters on a valley floor where soil ranges from old orchard ground near town to looser fill closer to the hills, and a weight based order keeps the math simple no matter which side of the city the job sits on. For statewide pricing and delivery detail, see #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Delivery and Lead Times Serving Vacaville
At 15 tons, the delivery fee drops away completely, and the same tonnage break also speeds up the schedule: 3 tons or more typically arrives in 1 to 2 business days, 8 tons or more usually ships same day or next day, and 15 tons or more brings both the fastest window and the waived fee together. Newer Vacaville subdivisions toward the hills sometimes have tighter street access than the flatter blocks near downtown, so noting the drop location in advance helps the driver place the load correctly the first time. Full scheduling detail for this address is on the delivery in Vacaville page.
Common Uses for #57 Crushed Stone Around Vacaville
Between older orchard area lots and new construction pushing toward the hillsides, this stone covers a wide range of jobs:
- Compacted base under driveways and parking pads
- Backfill behind retaining walls on graded or sloped lots
- French drains and drainage trenches
- Base layer under sheds, patios and paver walkways
- Erosion control on cut slopes near the western foothills
The stone's angular shape is what makes it hold up job after job: once it locks together under compaction, it resists the shifting that rounder, smoother gravel allows.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone to Order
Multiply the length and width of the area in feet, multiply that number by the project depth in inches, then divide by 324 to land on a cubic yard figure. This stone runs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so multiply the yard figure by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to reach a tonnage. A 20 by 10 foot shed pad at 4 inches deep works out to roughly 2.5 cubic yards, or a bit over 3 tons once you round up for compaction. Check your own numbers against the #57 crushed stone calculator before placing an order.
Pricing Notes
Rates step down in three tiers as the order size grows, and the delivery fee falls at the same time.
| 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 |
The rate shown at checkout updates automatically once a Vacaville address and quantity are entered, so the number there is the exact delivered price.
Placing a #57 Crushed Stone Delivery Order in Vacaville, CA
Enter the delivery address, choose a tonnage tier and pick a delivery window at checkout. Most backfill or drainage jobs land in the 3 to 8 ton tier. Larger driveway or pad projects that reach 15 tons pick up the free delivery rate automatically. Clear the drop area and mark exactly where the load should go before the truck arrives, since repositioning a few tons of stone after it is on the ground takes far more work than placing it correctly the first time.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is a screened, angular aggregate sized between three quarters and one inch, crushed rather than naturally rounded like pea gravel or river rock. That angular shape is the whole point: once the pieces are spread and tamped, their sharp edges wedge together and resist shifting under load, unlike smooth stone that can roll or slide. A cubic yard weighs close to 2,700 pounds, and the material is measured and sold by the ton rather than by volume.
Because it is open graded, water moves through it quickly instead of pooling, which is why it turns up so often as backfill behind retaining walls, inside French drains, and as a base beneath driveways, parking pads and sheds. Landscapers and contractors around Vacaville use it under paver patios and walkways too, where a stable, drained layer keeps the surface above it from settling into low spots over time.
Getting the full benefit takes some care on placement: spread it in shallow layers and compact each one before adding the next, rather than dumping the whole depth at once. Done that way, the base holds its shape through wet winters and warm, dry summers alike, and it will not wash out the way loose fill or native soil can.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Vacaville
In the Vacaville 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 Vacaville
Crews working out of Vacaville 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 103,994, Vacaville pulls a mix of single-truck homeowner orders and contractor full-loads through the season.
Delivery day in Vacaville
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Vacaville 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 best used for?
It works as backfill behind retaining walls, inside French drains, and as a compacted base under driveways, parking pads, sheds and paver patios. The stone's angular shape locks together once it is spread and tamped, which keeps it from shifting the way smoother, rounded gravel can under weight or water pressure. It also holds up well for erosion control on graded slopes.
Does #57 crushed stone work for a sloped Vacaville lot near the hills?
Yes. On graded ground toward the western foothills, the angular faces of this stone interlock under compaction and resist sliding the way rounder fill can on a slope. It also drains quickly, so water does not build up behind a retaining wall or under a hillside driveway base after seasonal rain.
How much #57 crushed stone should I order for a project?
For Vacaville calculations, take the area length and width in feet, multiply by desired inches of depth, and divide by 324 to find cubic yards needed. This stone runs close to 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, so multiply that figure by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to reach tons. Round up a little for compaction, then confirm the number with the calculator before ordering.
Why does #57 crushed stone need to be compacted in layers?
Dumping the full depth in one pile leaves loose pockets that shift or sink once weight is added. Spreading and compacting it in shallow lifts, a few inches at a time, packs the angular pieces tightly against each other so the finished base holds its shape under a driveway, patio or retaining wall for years.
What should I check before a delivery arrives at a Vacaville address?
Make sure there is a clear, wide enough path for the truck, including gate width, low branches and any parked vehicles along the driveway. Point out exactly where the load should be dropped, since moving several tons of stone after delivery takes far more effort than placing it correctly the first time. Ask about a smaller truck if access is tight.
Is #57 crushed stone the same as road base?
No. Road base is typically a blended mix of crushed stone for dense support, #57 stone where drainage matters most.
Can #57 crushed stone go under a paver patio in Vacaville?
Yes, it is a standard base layer under paver patios and walkways. A compacted layer gives the pavers a stable, frost resistant foundation that keeps them from settling unevenly, which matters on the valley's mix of clay flats and looser soil closer to the hills. It is usually topped with a thin leveling layer of sand before pavers go down.
How is #57 crushed stone different from pea gravel?
#57 stone is larger and angular, cut to roughly three quarters to one inch, and it locks together once compacted. Pea gravel is smaller and rounded, which makes it comfortable underfoot for paths and ground cover but a poor choice for structural work. Where a base has to bear weight without shifting, #57 stone holds up better.