#57 Limestone

Pile of bulk #57 limestone crushed stone aggregate
Angular crushed limestone gravel with a quarter coin for size reference
Three red WAYS Materials dump trucks parked and ready for bulk material delivery in New Orleans Metro

from $75.50 /ton

Dust present in new material; wet pile before spreading. Not recommended for direct plant contact or areas with acid-sensitive structures. pH 8-9.

What is #57 Limestone?

Clean crushed limestone, roughly 3/4 inch to 1 inch, screened so there are no fines in it.

Number 57 limestone is quarried rock, crushed and then screened to a clean 3/4 to 1 inch particle with the fines taken out. The fracture faces off the crusher are rough, so each stone grabs the ones around it. Contractors have built base and drainage with it for decades, and in New Orleans proper it is the material we deliver more of than anything else.

#57 limestone compacts firmly, drains excellently, costs less than decorative stone, ideal for structural bases and fill layers in Louisiana construction.

Best uses for #57 Limestone, ranked

  1. French drain and trench drainage
  2. Pipe bedding in utility trenches
  3. Equipment and staging pad base
  4. Parking lot base preparation

When not to use #57 Limestone

Because #57 Limestone stays loose, it is the wrong stone wherever a layer has to pack. Use these instead.

  • The packed base under pavers. No fines, so it doesn't lock; paver sand sinks into its gaps. Use Crushed Concrete for the base and Concrete Sand for the bed.
  • The only base layer of a new driveway on soft ground. Clean stone stays loose; a dense base packs. Build the base with Crushed Concrete and put #57 Limestone on top.
  • The base under a slab or patio. It stays loose and won't pack into a firm base. Use Crushed Concrete as the base.
  • Bedding directly under pavers. Pavers bed in sand. Use Concrete Sand for the bed.
  • Planting soil, acid-loving plants. Limestone raises pH. Use Premium Garden Soil to plant in, or Hardwood Mulch on top.
  • Play areas. Angular stone; no safety rating. We don't sell a rated play surface.

#57 Limestone pros and cons

Pros

  • Drains well
  • Compacts firmly
  • Cost-effective

Cons

  • Dust when dry
  • Lighter color
  • Sharp edges

Tips for working with #57 Limestone

DIY tips

  • Wet pile before spreading to control dust clouds
  • Compact in 3-4" lifts with hand tamper
  • Rake smooth for even 3" layer
  • Use landscape fabric underneath to prevent mixing
  • Wear gloves—edges are sharp

Pro tips

  • Specify 4-6" compacted depth for vehicle traffic; test with 10-ton proof roll
  • Use #57 with perforated drain pipe in French drains for optimal water flow

#57 Limestone specs at a glance

Clean crushed angular limestone, roughly 3/4 inch to 1 inch, screened free of fines. Open graded, so it drains rather than seals. Sold by the ton.

Coverage
About 80 sq ft per ton at 3 in deep
Material
100% limestone
Size
About 3/4 to 1", clean
Texture
Angular, crushed
Color
Light gray/white
Also called
#57 stone, crushed limestone chips, limestone gravel, drainage rock

#57 Limestone load size and minimum order

Check the sale terms for #57 Limestone before you measure. They update with our price list, so this is always today's.

Sold by
the ton
Minimum order
3 tons

How much #57 Limestone do I need?

For a French drain, pick Trench and enter its width and depth. For a driveway's top layer, use Rectangle. The calculator gives the #57 Limestone to order in the unit we sell it in.

Material calculator

How #57 Limestone delivery works

Stone for a drain or a driveway, the steps are the same. Here is how a #57 Limestone delivery goes.

For a driveway, have the stone dropped at the far end, so you can spread it back toward the street.

  1. See your price. Enter your address for the exact delivered price. No surprise fees: delivery and taxes are shown before checkout.
  2. Pick your day. Pick your day at checkout. Anytime gives you the best chance; Morning and Afternoon are requests, not guarantees. If a crew or equipment will be waiting on the material, have it delivered the day before.
  3. Tell the driver where. Put gate codes and where to dump in the driver notes, and make sure there's clear access for a dump truck.
  4. Delivery. Our own drivers place the material where you want it. Once it's on the ground it's yours to spread and pack.

Until your truck is on its way, an order can still be changed or canceled. Just call us.

Materials that work with #57 Limestone

  • Crushed Concrete: Crushed Concrete is the packed base under a driveway, slab, patio or pavers; #57 Limestone goes on top on a driveway.
  • Concrete Sand: Concrete Sand is the bed pavers sit in, over a Crushed Concrete base.
  • Pea Gravel: Smaller, rounded stone for walkways and garden paths.

#57 Limestone guides and tools

Questions about #57 Limestone

How much does #57 Limestone cost?

#57 Limestone is from $75.50/ton. Material only. Delivery and sales tax added in cart. Enter your address for a quote.

How is #57 Limestone sold?

By the ton.

What is the minimum order for #57 Limestone?

The minimum order is 3 tons.

Do you deliver #57 Limestone?

Yes. We deliver #57 Limestone, including to Chalmette, LA, Destrehan, LA, Edgard, LA, Harahan, LA, Harvey, LA, Jefferson, LA, Kenner, LA, Metairie, LA, New Orleans, LA, Slidell, LA and Terrytown, LA. Delivery to your exact address is confirmed when you get your quote.

How much #57 Limestone do I need for a French drain?

Measure the trench: length, width and depth. Pick the Trench shape in the calculator on this page and it gives you the amount to order, rounded up.

Does #57 Limestone compact?

Not into a solid layer. It has no fines, so the stones stay loose. That is what keeps water moving through it, and it is why a driveway needs a packed Crushed Concrete base underneath.

Will #57 Limestone drain?

Yes. Clean stone with open space between the pieces lets water run straight through, which is why it goes in French drains, around drain pipe and behind retaining walls.

Can #57 Limestone go under a slab, patio or pavers?

No, it is not a slab, patio or paver base. Crushed Concrete is the base for those, and pavers bed in Concrete Sand on top of it.

What goes under #57 Limestone on a driveway?

A compacted Crushed Concrete base. #57 Limestone is the top layer you drive on, spread after the base is packed.

How is #57 Limestone delivered?

Loose, straight from the dump bed of one of our trucks. A pile at the end of the trench or the driveway saves you carrying stone.

#57 Limestone delivery by city

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