#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Berkeley, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Berkeley, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley climbs from the flats along the bay shoreline up into the steep, wooded slopes of the Berkeley Hills, and that split geography shapes almost every delivery here. #57 crushed stone delivery in Berkeley, CA serves both ends of that range: a contractor leveling a flatland driveway near the university, and a homeowner shoring up a retaining wall partway up a hillside lot. This is an angular gray stone, crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size, and it is sold by the ton rather than the cubic yard. Berkeley sits inside the wider San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley metro area, across the bay from San Francisco and a short drive from Oakland and Richmond, so East Bay delivery routes are a normal part of getting stone to a job site here.
Much of the flatland soil near the bay is heavy clay that drains slowly, while lots higher in the hills often sit on shallow, rocky ground that can slip when it gets saturated. Either way, the fix looks the same: an open, angular stone that locks together under compaction instead of turning to mud. For pricing and delivery details elsewhere in the state, see #57 Crushed Stone in California.
Figuring How Much #57 Crushed Stone You Need
This stone sells by the ton, so start with volume and convert. Multiply length in feet by width in feet by depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A backfill trench behind a 25 foot retaining wall, 3 feet wide and 18 inches deep, comes out to a little over 4 cubic yards. One cubic yard of this stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, so that trench works out to roughly 5.6 tons before rounding up to cover compaction and uneven ground. Run your own dimensions through the #57 crushed stone calculator before you place an order, since slope and depth change the math on every hillside lot.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Works Best Around Berkeley
On a hillside lot, this stone earns its keep as backfill behind retaining walls, where its sharp edges lock together and resist sliding even as the wall settles. Typical uses around Berkeley include:
- Backfill behind retaining walls on sloped lots
- French drains and foundation drainage on clay heavy flatland soil
- Driveway base under asphalt, pavers or a gravel topping
- Base under sheds, decks and utility trenches
- Erosion control on cut slopes and drainage swales
Because it drains fast and will not compress into mud, it holds a hillside grade through the rainy season better than rounded gravel or native fill. Older Berkeley homes with additions, in-law units or new decks on sloped ground draw on the same material for the same reason: once compacted, it stays where it is put.
Delivery Windows and Lead Times in Berkeley
Order 3 tons or more and delivery typically lands within 1 to 2 business days. Move up to 8 tons or more and that shortens to same or next day. Reach 15 tons and the delivery fee disappears entirely. Narrow hillside driveways and shared access roads are common in Berkeley, so it helps to flag exactly where the truck should drop the load, and whether a smaller truck is a better fit for a steep or narrow approach. Full scheduling detail and any access limits for your address are covered on the page for delivery in Berkeley.
Pricing Notes for Bulk Orders
Pricing runs on a tiered scale, and both the per ton rate and the delivery fee drop as the order size goes up.
| 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 |
Your exact delivered rate for a Berkeley address is calculated the moment you enter your ZIP.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone for a Berkeley Job
Ordering #57 crushed stone for a Berkeley job is straightforward: enter your address, pick a tonnage tier and choose a delivery window that fits the job. A single retaining wall backfill or drainage trench usually lands in the 3 to 8 ton range, while a full driveway rebuild or a larger hillside stabilization project often reaches 15 tons or more to catch the lower per ton rate. Have your access point marked before the truck arrives, since steep driveways and shared hillside roads leave little room to reposition a load once it is on the ground.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is an angular gray aggregate cut and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Unlike naturally rounded gravel, its sharp faces bite into each other under compaction, which is why contractors reach for it under driveways, retaining walls and any load bearing layer that has to stay put once weight is added. One cubic yard weighs close to 2,700 pounds, and the material is sold by the ton rather than the yard, so every order is measured and billed by weight.
It drains quickly and resists compressing into mud, which matters on hillside ground where water needs somewhere to go besides the base of a wall. Contractors across the East Bay use it as backfill behind retaining walls, in French drains, and under slabs, sheds and utility trenches. Homeowners use the same stone for smaller jobs, from leveling a low spot in the yard to building a stable base under a new shed.
Because the stone is angular rather than rounded, it needs to be spread and compacted in layers rather than dumped in one pile and left. Done that way, it holds its shape through wet winters and through the shifting that comes with sloped, sometimes unstable ground, which is common on lots built into a hillside.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Berkeley
Around Berkeley, #57 crushed stone is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. 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. Plan on roughly 80 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 8 ton bracket.
How crews use #57 Crushed Stone in Berkeley
Berkeley contractors keep #57 crushed stone on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Top of the list is driveway gravel, where the material is rolled out on rural drives and acreage projects and screeded to grade. Right behind that is drainage gravel, common across longer driveways and outbuilding work and often paired with edging or fabric below the lift. Local Berkeley orders cluster around the partial-truck range, with full loads booked for paving prep and base courses.
Delivery day in Berkeley
Delivery in Berkeley runs out of the nearest pit; you get a two hour arrival window the evening prior and a call when the driver leaves the scale. Plan for 12 ft of clear path for a tandem and 14 ft for a tri-axle, plus a level area at the dump point so the bed lifts straight. Standard lead time on this lane is 24-48h, 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 used for?
#57 crushed stone is an angular, three quarter to one inch gray stone most often used as backfill behind retaining walls, in French drains, and as a base under driveways, slabs and sheds. Its sharp edges lock together under compaction, so it resists shifting on sloped ground far better than rounded gravel. It also works well for erosion control on cut slopes and drainage swales.
Is #57 crushed stone good for a hillside retaining wall?
Yes. Its angular shape locks together under compaction, which keeps backfill from sliding or settling unevenly behind a wall on sloped ground. It also drains quickly, so water pressure does not build up behind the wall the way it can with clay or fine fill. Most retaining wall jobs use it as the full backfill layer, tamped in stages as the wall goes up.
How do I figure out how much #57 crushed stone I need?
Measure the length and width of the area in feet and the depth you want in inches, then multiply those three numbers and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Since this stone weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, multiply that figure by 2,700 and divide by 2,000 to convert to tons. Round up slightly for compaction and uneven ground, then check the number against the calculator before ordering.
Does #57 crushed stone need to be compacted?
Yes, for anything load bearing, including retaining wall backfill and driveway bases. Spread it in layers a few inches thick and compact each layer before adding the next, rather than dumping the full depth at once. Skipping this step leaves gaps that let the stone shift or settle once weight or water pressure is added, which matters most on sloped Berkeley lots.
How does #57 crushed stone handle Berkeley's rainy winters?
Well. Because it is angular and open graded, water passes through it instead of pooling, so a properly compacted base drains meltwater and rain away from foundations, walls and driveways instead of holding it against them. That matters on hillside lots, where trapped water behind a retaining wall or under a driveway is a common cause of shifting and cracking after a wet season.
What should I check before a delivery truck arrives at a Berkeley address?
Confirm there is a clear path for the truck, including driveway width and any low branches, wires or steep grades on the approach. Mark exactly where the load should drop, since narrow hillside streets and shared driveways leave little room to reposition once the stone is on the ground. On a very steep or tight lot, a smaller truck or a split delivery sometimes works better than one large load.
What is the difference between #57 stone and pea gravel?
#57 stone is larger, about three quarters to one inch, with sharp angular faces that interlock under compaction. Pea gravel is smaller and rounded, better suited to garden paths and decorative ground cover than to structural work. For retaining wall backfill, driveway bases and drainage that needs to bear weight without shifting, #57 stone is the stronger option.
Can #57 crushed stone be used under pavers?
Yes, it is a common base layer under paver patios and walkways. A compacted layer provides drainage and a stable, frost resistant base that keeps pavers from settling unevenly, which matters on sloped or clay heavy Berkeley lots. It is usually topped with a thin leveling layer of sand or fine material before the pavers go down.