#57 stone. It is the industry standard for French drains: clean, angular, about 3/4 inch to 1 inch, and it will not clog the way smaller gravel or sand can. Line the trench with filter fabric, bed the pipe in #57 stone, and backfill with more of it.
#57 Stone Delivery in Fort Lauderdale, FL
#57 stone is the drainage stone South Florida was made for. Clean, angular crushed limestone about 3/4 inch to 1 inch across, it lets water pass straight through instead of pooling on top. In Fort Lauderdale, where the water table sits high and afternoon storms drop inches of rain in an hour, that drainage is the difference between a dry yard and a lake.
#57 Stone in Fort Lauderdale: the short answer
For most Fort Lauderdale drainage jobs, #57 stone is the right call. It is the standard stone for French drains, drain fields, and pipe bedding, and it works as a clean, low-maintenance surface for driveways and parking areas. If your project needs a surface that compacts rock-hard instead, that is limerock base, not #57 stone.
Why #57 stone fits Fort Lauderdale
Built for a high water table
Fort Lauderdale sits just a few feet above sea level, and the water table is close to the surface in most neighborhoods. #57 stone does not hold water, so French drains and drain fields built with it keep moving water away from foundations even when the ground is saturated.
Canal-side and seawall drainage
Homes along the canals in Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, and the finger islets deal with constant moisture at the waterline. #57 stone behind seawalls and along canal banks gives runoff a path out instead of letting it undermine the soil.
Storm-ready yards
Summer cloudbursts can overwhelm sod and mulch beds. A #57 stone dry creek bed, drain line, or gravel border moves that water to the street or storm drain instead of into your garage.
#57 Stone specifications
| Size | 3/4 in. to 1 in. nominal |
|---|---|
| Type | Clean, angular crushed limestone |
| Drainage | Free-draining, does not hold water |
| Compaction | Stays loose, will not pack hard |
| Common uses | French drains, drain fields, pipe bedding, permeable driveways |
Common Fort Lauderdale projects for #57 stone
- French drains: The number one use. A trench lined with fabric, filled with #57 stone around a perforated pipe, carrying roof and yard runoff away from the house.
- Driveway stone: A clean, permeable driveway surface that never puddles. Spreads easily, stays put, and looks sharp against South Florida landscaping.
- AC and downspout drains: Small stone beds under condensate lines and downspouts that stop erosion and keep water off walkways.
- Pipe bedding: The specified bedding stone for drainage pipe and culverts on residential and commercial sites.
#57 Stone delivery in Fort Lauderdale
- Minimum order is 4 cubic yards, dumped where the truck can safely reach.
- Older neighborhoods like Victoria Park and Colee Hammock have narrow streets. Tell us about access when you order and we will plan the drop.
- Gated community? Give us the gate procedure and any delivery window when you order.
- Call or text before 4:00 PM Eastern for same-day delivery.
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Questions about #57 stone delivery in Fort Lauderdale
Use #57 stone if you want drainage and a clean look; it stays loose and permeable. Use crusher run if you want a surface that packs down tight and hard. Many Fort Lauderdale driveways use crusher run or limerock as the base with #57 stone on top for drainage at the edges.
Measure length times width times depth in feet, divide by 27 for cubic yards. A French drain trench 50 feet long, 1 foot wide, and 1 foot deep needs about 2 cubic yards of stone plus extra for bedding. Our minimum delivery is 4 cubic yards, which covers most residential drain jobs.
Often yes, but access varies. Trucks need a clear, firm path about 10 to 12 feet wide with no low wires or branches. If the backyard is only reachable through a narrow side gate, the stone can be dumped in the driveway and moved by wheelbarrow. Describe your access when you order and we will plan it.
Same-day delivery is available when you call or text before 4:00 PM Eastern that day. Tell us the address and where the pile should go.
Ready when you are.
Call or text (561) 489-4948 for #57 stone delivered to your site. Call before 4:00 PM Eastern for same-day delivery.