Hartford, CT #57 Crushed Stone Delivery by the Ton
Bulk #57 crushed stone delivered in Hartford, CT. Stone size 3/4 - 1. Gray color.
How Hartford Properties Use #57 Crushed Stone
Hartford's mix of older housing stock and newer infill means plenty of driveways, walkways and drainage systems that need a base refresh, and #57 crushed stone is a common answer. Its angular pieces compact into a firm, well draining base under paver patios, sheds and retaining walls, holding up better than rounder gravel once a plate compactor goes over it. It is also a standard fill for French drains around foundations, where central Connecticut's clay-heavy soil and heavy spring rain can otherwise leave water sitting against the house. Some homeowners closer to Waterbury and New Haven use it for driveway resurfacing on long gravel drives that take a beating from winter plows. Contractors working near downtown also spec it as base material under dumpster pads and utility access strips, where a stone that will not rut under repeated truck traffic matters more than appearance.
Hartford, CT at a Glance
#57 crushed stone delivery in Hartford, CT prices out by the ton at a rate set by ZIP code, matching how the product is sold across #57 Crushed Stone in Connecticut. As the state capital, Hartford sits inland on the Connecticut River roughly in the middle of the state, a different setting from the coastal towns further south. Cities such as Woodbury, Waterbury, Middlebury and New Haven sit within about 30 miles and see similar demand for the same delivered stone. Hartford's population runs about 122,000, enough density that access and street parking can shape how a delivery gets scheduled. Neighborhoods here range from tight blocks near the river to looser residential streets closer to the city line, and both types of property show up regularly among the orders placed for this stone.
Tons You Will Need: The Math
Length in feet multiplied by width in feet multiplied by depth in inches, then divided by 324, gives cubic yards; convert that to tons by multiplying by about 1.35, since a cubic yard of this stone weighs roughly 2,700 pounds. A 15 by 25 foot patio base at 4 inches deep works out to a little over 6 tons before rounding, which lands inside the middle pricing tier. Plug your own numbers into the #57 crushed stone calculator rather than guessing, since a wrong depth estimate is the most common reason people end up short on delivery day.
Delivery Timing Into Hartford
Orders of 3 tons or more into Hartford usually move within 1 to 2 business days. At 8 tons, that window tightens to same or next day in most cases. Hartford orders that hit the 15 ton mark qualify for delivery with no fee attached, on top of the lowest per-ton price available. The Hartford delivery page covers truck access and scheduling specifics for this city.
#57 Crushed Stone Delivery Pricing in Hartford, CT
delivery pricing in Hartford, CT starts at $185 per ton for orders of 3 tons, drops to $98 per ton at 8 tons, and reaches $73 per ton once an order hits 15 tons. Ton pricing covers the stone, gravel and topsoil sold into Hartford properties. Mulch stands apart on that list: it is a cubic yard product, not a ton product. What you see reflects delivered pricing to your ZIP code, with nothing added at drop-off.
| Order size | Price per ton | Typical lead time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 tons or more | $185 | 1 to 2 business days |
| 8 tons or more | $98 | Same or next day |
| 15 tons or more | $73 | Free delivery |
Ordering for Your Hartford Address
Enter your Hartford ZIP code first so the correct per-ton rate and delivery window show up before you settle on a quantity. Confirm your tonnage, choose a delivery date, and plan for truck access on your street, since older Hartford blocks are not all built for a full size delivery vehicle to pull in close. Buyers just outside the city, including those closer to Woodbury or Waterbury, use the same ordering steps once their own ZIP code is entered.
About #57 Crushed Stone
Rock quarried and run through a crusher, then screened down to a narrow band between three quarters of an inch and a full inch, is what gives #57 crushed stone its name and its consistency. The crushing leaves every piece with hard, angular faces rather than the rounded shape natural gravel wears down to over time, and that angularity is what lets a compacted layer of this stone hold its shape under a driveway, a shed pad or a patio base without shifting. Color runs gray, with the kind of piece-to-piece variation you get from a mined product rather than a manufactured one. Even tightly compacted, the stone leaves enough gap between pieces to keep water moving, which is useful in central Connecticut where heavy spring rain and winter freeze-thaw cycles can otherwise turn a poorly drained base into a mess. Weight lands around 2,700 pounds per cubic yard, heavy enough to stay put once tamped down. This material sells and delivers by the ton rather than by the cubic yard, so the order you place should already be converted from your area and depth measurements into a ton figure. Most driveway and patio base work calls for a compacted layer 3 to 4 inches deep.
What #57 Crushed Stone costs in Hartford
In the Hartford 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 Hartford
Crews working out of Hartford tend to call for #57 crushed stone on a few repeat jobs each week. The first is driveway gravel, typically laid on rural drives and acreage projects with a base lift compacted before the finish course goes on. The second is drainage gravel, which lands here across longer driveways and outbuilding work and usually ships as a 4 to 8 ton order. Order size in Hartford averages 4 to 8 tons for homeowner jobs and climbs into full-truck loads for contractor work.
Delivery day in Hartford
On the day of the drop, the dispatcher pulls the closest yard, batches your ticket with other Hartford 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 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 number 57 crushed stone?
This stone runs about three quarters of an inch to one inch across and comes in gray, with natural variation from piece to piece since it is quarried rock rather than a manufactured product. The crushing process leaves sharp, angular edges that help it lock together once compacted, unlike the smoother look of rounded gravel. It ships by the ton, priced according to your Hartford ZIP code rather than a single statewide rate.
Is #57 crushed stone good for a Connecticut winter?
It holds up well. The gaps between the angular pieces keep water draining through the base instead of freezing on top, which reduces the heaving and cracking that catches up with poorly drained driveways every winter. Because the stone compacts tightly and interlocks, it also resists shifting when frost works its way into the ground. It is a common pick for exactly this reason across central Connecticut.
How do I figure out how many tons I need?
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet, then pick a depth in inches, typically 3 to 4 inches for a base layer. Enter those numbers into the calculator on this page, which converts the area and depth into cubic yards and then into a ton figure. Rounding your order up slightly is usually the safer call, since running short means arranging a second, smaller delivery later.
Does pricing change depending on where in Hartford I am?
Yes, the per-ton rate and delivery window are both based on ZIP code, so two Hartford addresses can see slightly different numbers depending on route and access. Entering your ZIP before ordering shows the accurate rate instead of a citywide average. Ordering a larger quantity at once consistently brings the per-ton price down, since the pricing tiers favor a single bigger delivery over several small ones.
How is #57 crushed stone different from topsoil for a drainage project?
Topsoil is a fine, organic material meant to support plant growth, and it tends to hold water rather than let it pass through, which makes it a poor fit for drainage work. #57 crushed stone is a coarse, angular aggregate with open space between pieces that keeps water moving, which is why it is the standard fill for French drains and drainage trenches instead of soil. The two materials serve different jobs even though both are delivered into Hartford by the ton.
How quickly can I get delivery in Hartford?
Larger orders ship faster to Hartford than smaller ones. A 3 ton order typically arrives within 1 to 2 business days, an 8 ton order often ships same day or the next business day, and a 15 ton order moves on a similar fast timeline while also qualifying for free delivery. Placing the order earlier in the day usually improves your odds of the faster window.
Can #57 crushed stone go under a shed or paver patio in Hartford?
Yes, it is one of the most common base materials for both. A compacted layer gives sheds and paver patios a stable, well draining foundation that resists shifting once frost and heavy rain move through central Connecticut. Most installers spread and compact the stone in stages rather than dumping the full depth at once, since building it up in layers produces a firmer, more even base.
Is there a minimum tonnage for delivery to Hartford?
Pricing on this page starts at 3 tons, which functions as the practical minimum for a bulk delivery. Smaller jobs are usually better handled with bagged material from a local supplier instead. If your project lands close to that 3 ton mark, run the numbers through the calculator first, since a small change in depth or coverage area can shift you into a more efficient pricing tier.