#57 stone. It is the industry standard: clean, angular, about 3/4 inch to 1 inch, and it will not clog like pea gravel or sand can. Use filter fabric in the trench and #57 stone around and over the pipe.
#57 Stone Delivery in Miami, FL
#57 stone is clean, angular crushed limestone about 3/4 inch to 1 inch across, and it is the drainage stone Miami depends on. Water passes straight through it instead of pooling, which matters in a city where summer storms can drop inches of rain in a single afternoon and the Biscayne aquifer keeps the water table high year-round.
#57 Stone in Miami: the short answer
For Miami drainage work, #57 stone is the standard answer. French drains, foundation drainage, drain fields, and pipe bedding all call for it. It also makes a clean, permeable driveway surface that never puddles. If the job needs a base that compacts hard instead, that is limerock base.
Why #57 stone fits Miami
High water table, handled
The Biscayne aquifer sits close to the surface across much of Miami. #57 stone does not hold water, so drains built with it keep working even when the surrounding ground is saturated.
Built for cloudbursts
Miami's rainy season brings intense, fast storms. #57 stone in French drains, dry creek beds, and drain lines moves water away from structures before it can pool against foundations.
New construction and additions
From Kendall to Doral, new builds and additions need foundation drainage and pipe bedding. #57 stone is the specified material for both, delivered in bulk to the jobsite.
#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 Miami projects for #57 stone
- French drains: The standard fix for yard flooding and foundation seepage: fabric-lined trench, perforated pipe, #57 stone throughout.
- Foundation drainage: Stone backfill around new foundations and additions that keeps water off the wall.
- Driveway stone: A permeable driveway surface that drains between storms instead of holding puddles.
- Pipe bedding and culverts: The specified bedding stone for drainage pipe on residential and commercial sites.
#57 Stone delivery in Miami
- Minimum order is 4 cubic yards, dumped where the truck can safely reach.
- Active construction zones need a clear, firm staging area. Tell us about site access when you order.
- 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 Miami
Yes. That is exactly what it is good at. Water drains through the stone instead of pooling, so the surface stays usable right after a storm. It will not compact hard, so if you want a firm packed surface, consider crusher run or limerock base instead.
Length times width times depth in feet, divided by 27, gives cubic yards. A 60-foot trench, 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep, needs just over 2 cubic yards plus bedding. Our 4-yard minimum covers most residential drain projects.
Yes. We deliver to homes and active jobsites across Miami-Dade. The truck needs a clear, firm path about 10 to 12 feet wide. Tell us about gate codes, tight streets, or staging limits when you order.
Same-day delivery is available when you call or text before 4:00 PM Eastern that day.
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.