Crushed Concrete Delivery in Saint Petersburg, FL
Bulk crushed concrete delivered in Saint Petersburg, FL. Stone size varies. Gray / white color.
From $59.00/ton delivered, free delivery on full loads
Crushed Concrete Delivery in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Crushed concrete delivered to Saint Petersburg gives contractors and homeowners in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area a recycled, budget friendly base material for driveways, pads and drainage work. The city carries about 261 thousand residents and sits among Clearwater, Tampa, Brandon, Sarasota and Lakeland, all served from the same regional delivery network. This is reclaimed material, broken down and screened from demolished concrete into a gray and white blend that compacts hard once it is in place. Because it is a recycled product rather than freshly quarried stone, it also gives contractors a way to keep demolition material out of area landfills while still getting a durable base.
Pricing Notes for Crushed Concrete in Saint Petersburg
Crushed concrete is sold by the ton, and the rate falls as the order grows. Orders of 3 to 7 tons run $171 a ton. Orders of 8 to 14 tons run $84 a ton. Orders of 15 tons or more run $59 a ton and ship with free delivery. A delivery fee applies to the two smaller tiers only.
Best Uses for Crushed Concrete in Saint Petersburg
Once compacted, crushed concrete forms a firm base under driveways, parking pads, sheds and gravel patios that holds up under vehicle weight without shifting. It also serves as a standalone surface on utility drives and work yards where durability matters more than a finished look.
The material's open, angular structure drains quickly, which is useful for French drains, culvert backfill and any low spot that collects water during the area's summer rain. It is also used as road base and as a firm foundation layer beneath gravel walkways.
Along the coast, crushed concrete also shows up as a low maintenance border around storage yards and boat parking areas, where salt air and standing water make grass or mulch harder to maintain. Its weight helps it stay put in open, breezy spots near the water rather than washing or blowing away.
Delivery and Lead Times in Saint Petersburg
Delivery speed tracks with order size. Orders of 3 to 7 tons typically ship in 1 to 2 business days. Orders of 8 to 14 tons move faster, generally same day or next day. Orders of 15 tons or more get free delivery. See delivery in Saint Petersburg for current scheduling.
How Much Crushed Concrete a Saint Petersburg Project Needs
Work out cubic yards first: length in feet times width in feet times depth in inches, divided by 324. Crushed concrete weighs about 2,500 pounds per cubic yard, which is 1.25 tons per cubic yard, so multiply the cubic yard total by 1.25 to reach tons.
A 16 foot by 24 foot driveway apron at 4 inches deep works out to 1,536 divided by 324, or about 4.74 cubic yards. At 1.25 tons per cubic yard that is close to 5.9 tons. Run exact dimensions through the crushed concrete calculator before placing an order.
Ordering Crushed Concrete for Saint Petersburg
To order, calculate the tons needed, enter a Saint Petersburg delivery ZIP code for a delivered rate, and select a delivery window that works for the job. Since crossing into the 15 ton tier lowers the per ton price and adds free delivery, it is worth checking whether rounding up makes sense for a borderline order. For rates and delivery elsewhere in the state, see Crushed Concrete in Florida.
About Crushed Concrete
Crushed concrete is reclaimed aggregate made by breaking down demolished concrete slabs, foundations and structures, then crushing and screening the material for reuse. What comes out is a gray and white blend that mixes fine particles with larger angular pieces, and the exact size range shifts somewhat from batch to batch. Because the pieces are angular rather than rounded, they interlock under compaction and form a dense, stable surface instead of staying loose. The material weighs roughly 2,500 pounds per cubic yard, heavier than most natural gravel, which is part of why it holds firm under vehicle and foot traffic once it settles.
In Saint Petersburg's flat, low lying setting near the coast, that combination of weight and drainage capacity makes crushed concrete a practical base for driveways, parking pads and backfill in spots where water tends to collect after heavy rain. Since it is recycled rather than freshly quarried, it typically costs less than comparable new stone, which is why contractors reach for it on projects where structural performance matters more than appearance, such as under a driveway or inside a work yard.
What Crushed Concrete costs in Saint Petersburg
Around Saint Petersburg, crushed concrete is quoted by the ton with delivery layered in based on distance from the closest yard. Pricing in Saint Petersburg starts at $59 per ton on full-truck loads, which works out to roughly $74 per cubic yard at the typical density of 2500 lb per yard. Plan on roughly 86 sq ft of coverage per ton at 3 inches deep, which puts a single-car driveway in the 4 to 7 ton bracket.
How crews use Crushed Concrete in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg contractors keep crushed concrete on the order sheet for a short list of standard installs. Local Saint Petersburg orders cluster around the partial-truck range, with full loads booked for paving prep and base courses.
Delivery day in Saint Petersburg
Delivery in Saint Petersburg 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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Delivered pricing in Saint Petersburg
| Order size | Price / ton | Delivery fee | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3+ tons | $171 | $153 | 1-2 business days |
| 8+ tons | $84.00 | $83.00 | Same/next day |
| 15+ tons | $59.00 | Included | Free delivery |
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What exactly is crushed concrete?
It is recycled material made from demolished concrete, such as old slabs, sidewalks and foundations, that has been broken down, crushed and screened for reuse. The finished product is a gray and white blend of fine material and larger angular pieces, with the mix varying a bit from load to load. Since it is reclaimed rather than freshly quarried, it usually costs less than comparable new aggregate.
Does crushed concrete hold up as a driveway base near the coast?
Yes, when compacted properly. The angular pieces lock together into a firm surface that carries vehicle weight without shifting, and the material drains well, which matters in a low lying area where standing water under a driveway can soften the ground. Most driveways use several compacted inches of base material topped with a finish layer.
Is crushed concrete priced by weight or by volume?
By weight, specifically by the ton. The rate drops as order size increases, and the lowest per ton price applies to orders of 15 tons or more, which also come with free delivery. Smaller orders in the 3 to 7 ton range carry a higher per ton rate. The calculator converts your project size into an estimated tonnage.
How long does delivery take once an order is placed?
It depends on the size of the order. Orders of 3 to 7 tons generally ship within 1 to 2 business days. Orders of 8 to 14 tons move quicker, often same day or next day. Orders of 15 tons or more, which qualify for free delivery, are scheduled on a similar timeline once the order is confirmed.
Should crushed concrete be compacted before use?
Yes, for any application that will bear weight. Spreading the material in layers and compacting each one produces a far more stable base than leaving it loose, which matters for driveways, parking pads and anything that will carry a vehicle. Thicker bases usually need to be compacted in stages rather than all at once.
Can crushed concrete help with drainage on a low lying lot?
Yes. The broken, angular shape leaves gaps that let water pass through instead of pooling, which makes it useful for French drains, culvert backfill and any spot that collects runoff during heavy rain. It is not the right choice for a surface meant to feel smooth underfoot, since the texture runs coarser than sand or pea gravel.
How do I figure out how many tons to order?
Multiply the length and width of the project area in feet, multiply that by the depth in inches, then divide by 324 to get cubic yards. Multiply the cubic yard figure by 1.25 to convert to tons, since the material weighs about 2,500 pounds per cubic yard. A 16 by 24 foot driveway apron at 4 inches deep, for instance, comes out to roughly 5.9 tons.
Is there a minimum tonnage for delivery?
The smallest listed tier starts at 3 tons, which functions as the practical minimum for a delivered order. Below that amount, the per ton cost climbs and a bulk delivery may not make sense for the job. For very small projects, it is worth weighing whether a smaller scale material suits the work better than ordering crushed concrete by the ton.