#57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Irvine, California
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Irvine, CA. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
#57 crushed stone delivery in Irvine, CA moves by the ton, not the cubic yard, and the rate steps down as the order gets bigger. Contractors building out Irvine's master-planned villages and homeowners finishing a side yard both order this angular gray stone for the same reason: it locks together under a compactor better than rounded gravel does. This page covers what the stone typically gets used for around Irvine, how many tons a common job takes, what the per ton rate looks like at each order size, and how fast a load can reach a job site once the order is placed.
Irvine's Master-Planned Neighborhoods
Irvine was built out in large planned phases rather than growing block by block the way older California cities did, and that shows in the landscaping. Villages here share common areas, walking paths and HOA-maintained slopes that all need a stable base material somewhere underneath the mulch and turf. The ground itself is mostly graded clay, flat to gently rolling, and it compacts hard when dry but turns soft after a rare heavy rain. Irvine's population sits at about 320,000, and the city falls inside the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area along with the rest of Orange County. Costa Mesa and Santa Ana sit right at Irvine's edge, close enough that job sites near the city line sometimes draw on either delivery route depending on the day.
Where #57 Crushed Stone Gets Used Around Irvine
shows up most as the compacted base layer under paver and gravel driveways, since the clay subgrade common to this part of Orange County needs a firm layer before pavers or decorative gravel go down. It also lines French drains and dry wells on lots where runoff has nowhere obvious to go, a frequent complaint on the flatter graded parcels. Landscapers working inside HOA common areas use it as sub-base under decomposed granite paths, since a soft path settles and ruts within a season without something firm underneath. Retaining walls on the sloped edges of some villages get backfilled with it too, since it drains instead of trapping water against the wall face.
Figuring Out How Many Tons to Order
Start by multiplying the length of the area in feet by the width in feet by the depth in inches, then divide that figure by 324 to get cubic yards. Because this stone weighs about 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, a cubic yard works out to a little under one and a half tons, so a typical driveway base area of 12 feet by 40 feet at 4 inches deep needs close to 8 tons once the conversion is done. A shorter path or a small drainage trench might only need a ton or two. Rather than run that math by hand for an odd-shaped yard, the #57 crushed stone calculator takes your measurements and returns a ton figure you can order against directly.
Pricing Notes for Irvine Orders
Three ton-based tiers set the rate. Orders starting at 3 tons run $324 a ton. Push the order to 8 tons or more and the rate drops to $231 a ton. Reach 15 tons, the range most driveway and drainage jobs land in once the base and any drainage line are figured together, and the rate falls to $200 a ton with the delivery charge waived entirely. The final delivered number is calculated once you enter your ZIP code at checkout, since the distance from the nearest yard is part of what sets the price.
Delivery and Lead Times in Irvine
Delivery speed tracks the same three tiers as the price. Smaller loads of 3 to 7 tons typically ship within 1 to 2 business days. Once an order reaches 8 tons, same day or next day delivery becomes the norm. Full loads of 15 tons or more get scheduling priority along with the waived delivery charge. Delivery in Irvine lists the current service area and any scheduling notes specific to this city.
Ordering #57 Crushed Stone Delivery in Irvine
Ordering #57 crushed stone delivery in Irvine takes three things: a ZIP code, a ton count and a preferred delivery date. If your job lands close to a tier boundary, rounding up is often the cheaper move once the per ton rate is factored in. For pricing in other California cities this stone reaches, the #57 Crushed Stone in California hub lists every city currently served. Most residential orders placed in Irvine fall somewhere between 6 and 15 tons, depending on whether the job is a driveway base, a drainage line or both.
About #57 Crushed Stone
#57 crushed stone is an angular gray aggregate, crushed from quarried rock and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch size. Unlike naturally rounded pea gravel or river rock, its broken faces catch against each other under compaction, letting it lock into a stable base layer instead of shifting underfoot. A cubic yard weighs about 2,700 pounds, considerably heavier than mulch or garden soil, which is why it ships and prices by the ton rather than the cubic yard.
That weight and shape combination is what makes it a reliable base under driveways, parking pads and paver patios, since it compacts into a firm layer that resists rutting under vehicle weight. The angular gaps between pieces also let water pass through rather than pooling on top, which is useful in French drains, footing trenches and backfill behind retaining walls. On flatter, clay-heavy lots where standing water is a common complaint, that drainage property matters as much as the load-bearing strength.
Grading for #57 crushed stone is consistent nationwide, so the size and performance stay the same regardless of which yard fills a given order. It works equally well as a hidden structural base or as an exposed surface in low-traffic parking areas and equipment pads, where a hard, well-draining surface counts for more than a smooth walking texture.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Irvine
Around Irvine, #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 Irvine
Irvine 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 Irvine orders cluster around the partial-truck range, with full loads booked for paving prep and base courses.
Delivery day in Irvine
Delivery in Irvine 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 size is #57 crushed stone?
#57 crushed stone is crushed and screened to a consistent three quarter to one inch particle size, with a gray, angular shape. That angularity is what separates it from rounded gravel or pea gravel: the broken faces catch against each other under a compactor, which is why it packs into a stable base instead of shifting underfoot. It is one of the more common bulk stone grades ordered for driveway bases and drainage projects around Irvine.
Is #57 crushed stone priced by the ton or the cubic yard in Irvine?
It is priced strictly by the ton here, never by the cubic yard. A cubic yard of this stone weighs about 2,700 pounds, heavy enough that tonnage is the more practical unit for both weighing trucks and setting a delivered rate. Every quote for Irvine, from a small drainage trench to a full driveway base, starts from a ton count rather than a yardage figure.
How many tons does a typical Irvine driveway base need?
It depends on size and depth, but a driveway base around 12 feet wide and 40 feet long at 4 inches deep runs close to 8 tons. Wider drives or a thicker base for heavier vehicles push that number up. Small paths, borders or drainage trenches often need only a ton or two. Running your own measurements through the calculator on this page gives an exact figure before you order.
Can this stone handle drainage on Irvine's clay soil?
Yes. Its angular shape leaves open gaps that water passes through instead of pooling, which matters on Irvine's flat, clay-heavy ground where runoff often has nowhere to drain naturally. It is a common fill for French drains, dry wells and the trenches dug along foundations and retaining walls, and it performs better in that role than rounded gravel or sand.
How fast can #57 crushed stone reach a job site in Irvine?
Speed depends on order size. Loads of 3 to 7 tons generally ship in 1 to 2 business days. Orders of 8 tons or more typically move same day or the next business day, and once you clear 15 tons, scheduling gets priority along with the waived delivery charge.
Does the per ton rate change with order size?
Yes, the rate drops in three steps as the ton count rises. The lowest rate applies once an order reaches 15 tons, and that tier also waives the delivery charge entirely. Smaller orders in the 3 to 7 ton range pay more per ton and include a delivery fee. If your job sits close to a tier boundary, ordering slightly more stone can actually cost less overall.
What else is #57 crushed stone used for besides driveways?
Beyond driveway bases, it commonly goes into retaining wall backfill, French drains, dry wells and the sub-base under decomposed granite paths in HOA-maintained common areas. Its interlocking shape gives it enough stability to carry foot and light vehicle traffic once compacted. It also drains better than soil, sand or rounded gravel used in the same spot.
Do I need to be home for delivery in Irvine?
Access and scheduling details specific to Irvine are listed on the delivery page for the city, including how lead times shift with order size. Knowing your rough ton count ahead of time, whether the job is a small drainage fix or a full driveway base, makes it easier to book a delivery window that fits your site.