#4 limestone
Large clean stone, about 1.5–2.5 inches, for drainage beds and erosion control.
From, delivered$118.87 /ton
Drain rock
Ordered by the ton
From, delivered$121.34 /ton
Reference image. Natural color and size vary from load to load.
Specifications
- Size
- About 1–2 in
- Shape
- Angular to semi-rounded
- Compaction
- Doesn’t compact (stays loose)
- Color
- Grey and tan
- Weight
- ~2,800 lb per yd³
- Coverage at 2 in
- ~115 sq ft per ton
- Sold by
- Ton
Estimates assume typical densities. Actual weight varies with moisture and source.
Clean, washed 1–2 inch rock that moves water fast.
Drain rock is washed of fines so the voids between stones stay open. It’s the fill for French drains, dry wells, behind retaining walls and around perforated pipe.
Good for
- French drains
- Dry wells
- Behind retaining walls
Compare materials
| Material | Size | Sold by | From |
|---|---|---|---|
 Drain rock | About 1–2 in | Ton | $121.34 |
 #4 limestone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
 Rip rap | Large, irregular boulders | Ton | $219.36 |
 #4 crushed stone | About 1.5–2.5 in | Ton | $118.87 |
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Rip rap
Heavy limestone boulders to armor canal banks, seawalls and swales.
From, delivered$219.36 /ton
#4 crushed stone
Large 1.5–2.5 inch stone for construction entrances, drainage and heavy base.
From, delivered$118.87 /ton
1 1/2" crushed gravel
Coarse 1.5 inch stone for heavy-duty base and drainage.
From, delivered$120.43 /ton