#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Hayward, CA
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Hayward, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
Hayward sits on the east side of San Francisco Bay, where flat bay lands rise into the Hayward Hills within a few miles, and #57 crushed stone delivery reaches both halves of the city by the ton. This angular gray stone, screened to about three quarters to one inch, ships on tiered bulk pricing rather than a flat rate, so the per ton cost drops as the order grows. Below is where the stone gets used around Hayward, how many tons a typical job needs, what those tiers cost, and how fast a load can reach a job site here.
Hayward's Bay Flats and Hillside Terrain
Hayward is part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metro, home to about 158,000 residents across a city that runs from marshy bay frontage in the west to steep hillside neighborhoods in the east. The Hayward Fault cuts through the middle of town, and the clay soil common on the flatter western side holds water long after a storm, which is one reason a compacted aggregate base matters here. Fremont sits just 6 miles south, Oakland and Berkeley are up the bay at 18 and 19 miles, and Richmond and Concord sit a bit farther north and east. Lot sizes and grading vary block to block, from postwar tract homes on the flats to newer construction cut into the hillside, and both settings regularly call for a hard base layer rather than bare clay or loose fill.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Gets Used Around Hayward
Around Hayward, #57 crushed stone most often goes down as the compacted base under a driveway or paver patio, since the clay subgrade on the flats needs a firm layer before pavers, gravel or asphalt go on top. On hillside lots it works as backfill behind retaining walls, where its angular shape drains instead of trapping water against the wall face. Low areas near the bay use it inside French drains and footing trenches to move storm water away from a foundation instead of letting it pool. Homeowners regrading a gravel parking pad or equipment yard also reach for it, since it compacts hard enough to carry vehicle weight without rutting.
How Much #57 Crushed Stone a Hayward Job Needs
Coverage math starts with square footage: multiply length by width in feet, multiply that result by the project's depth in inches, then divide by 324 to land on cubic yards, and multiply by the stone's weight per yard to convert that figure into tons. A cubic yard of #57 crushed stone weighs close to 2,700 pounds, so a 10 by 40 foot walkway base at 3 inches deep comes out to a little over 4 tons. Rather than run that math by hand, the #57 crushed stone calculator takes your square footage and depth and returns a ton figure ready to order against.
What Hayward Orders Cost
Pricing breaks into three tiers based on how many tons the job needs.
| Order size | Rate per ton | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 tons | $276 | 1 to 2 business days, delivery fee applies |
| 8 to 14 tons | $186 | Same or next day, delivery fee applies |
| 15 tons or more | $157 | Free delivery |
Reach 15 tons and delivery is free; anything smaller carries a delivery fee that shrinks as the order size grows. The exact delivered total is calculated once a ZIP code is entered at checkout, since hauling distance from the nearest yard is part of the cost.
Delivery and Lead Times in Hayward
Delivery windows follow the same three tiers as pricing. Smaller orders of 3 to 7 tons typically ship in 1 to 2 business days, mid-size orders of 8 to 14 tons often move same day or the next business day, and full loads of 15 tons or more get the fastest scheduling along with the free delivery rate. Delivery in Hayward has the current service details and scheduling window for this city.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Hayward
Ordering #57 crushed stone delivery in Hayward takes a ZIP code, a ton count and a delivery date. Most residential jobs on the Hayward flats land in the 8 to 15 ton range. Hillside retaining wall jobs can run smaller, depending on the backfill volume needed. For rates in the rest of the state, the #57 Crushed Stone in California hub lists every California city currently served.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is an angular gray aggregate, quarried and crushed, then screened down to a consistent three quarter to one inch particle size. Unlike naturally rounded stone such as pea gravel or river rock, its broken faces interlock under compaction, which is what allows it to form a stable base layer instead of shifting underfoot or under a tire. A cubic yard weighs roughly 2,700 pounds, noticeably heavier than mulch, compost or topsoil, and that weight is the reason it ships and prices by the ton rather than the cubic yard.
The same angular shape that locks it in place also lets water pass through rather than pool on the surface, since the gaps between pieces stay open even after compaction. That combination of load-bearing strength and drainage is why it turns up under driveways, inside French drains and footing trenches, and as backfill behind retaining walls on sloped ground. It also serves as a durable surface for low-traffic parking pads and equipment yards where a hard, well-draining base matters more than a smooth walking texture. Grading standards for this size stay consistent from yard to yard, so the material performs the same way regardless of which local yard fills a given order.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Hayward
Local Hayward 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 Hayward
In and around Hayward, #57 crushed stone shows up most often on two project types. The most common deployment is driveway gravel, often on rural drives and acreage projects in two to three inch lifts. Second on the list is drainage gravel, which we see across longer driveways and outbuilding work on partial-truck deliveries. Most Hayward loads land in the 4 to 8 ton range, with full trucks on the books for larger pads and drives.
Delivery day in Hayward
A typical Hayward 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 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 size and color is #57 crushed stone?
#57 crushed stone is a gray, angular aggregate cut and graded to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. The broken, angular faces are what set it apart from rounded stone like pea gravel: those faces catch against each other under a compactor and lock into a stable base rather than shifting. It is one of the most commonly ordered bulk stone sizes for driveway bases and drainage work in Hayward.
Is #57 crushed stone priced by the ton or the cubic yard?
#57 Crushed Stone in Hayward sells by the ton. A cubic yard of this stone runs close to 2,700 pounds, heavier than lighter yard-sold materials like mulch, so every quote for Hayward delivery is built from a ton count rather than a yard count. The tier a given order falls into is based entirely on how many tons are ordered.
How many tons of #57 crushed stone does a typical Hayward driveway base need?
It depends on the size and depth, but a walkway or narrow driveway base around 10 by 40 feet at 3 inches deep comes out to a little over 4 tons. Wider drives or a thicker base for heavier vehicles need more. Entering your own measurements into the calculator on this page converts them into an exact ton figure before you order.
Can #57 crushed stone handle drainage on a Hayward lot?
Yes. Its angular shape leaves gaps between the pieces that water passes through instead of pooling on top, which is why it shows up in French drains, footing trenches and backfill behind retaining walls on the wetter clay lots near the bay. It moves water away from a foundation more reliably than sand or plain soil in the same spot.
How fast can #57 crushed stone be delivered in Hayward?
Speed depends on order size. Orders of 3 to 7 tons generally ship in 1 to 2 business days, orders of 8 to 14 tons often move same day or the next business day, and orders of 15 tons or more get the fastest scheduling along with free delivery. The Hayward delivery page has the current scheduling window.
Does the per ton rate change with order size in Hayward?
Yes. The rate drops in steps as the ton count rises, and the 15 ton tier adds free delivery on top of the lowest rate. Smaller orders in the 3 to 7 ton range pay a higher per ton rate and a delivery fee. Rounding a borderline order up a tier is often cheaper overall than staying just under it.
What else is #57 crushed stone used for besides driveways?
Beyond driveway bases, it is a regular choice for retaining wall backfill on Hayward's hillside lots, footing trenches, French drains, and gravel parking pads or equipment areas on the flats. Its interlocking angular shape carries foot and vehicle traffic once compacted while still draining better than sand or bare soil in the same spot.
Do I need to be present for a Hayward delivery?
The delivery page for Hayward covers current scheduling and access details for this city, including how lead time windows shift with order size. Knowing a rough ton count before booking helps line up a delivery date, since larger loads of 15 tons or more get priority scheduling over smaller orders.