Stone in Aurora, CO

Hello Gravel connects you to local Aurora and Denver-area suppliers that deliver landscape stone and boulders. Check our site using your zip code to see available sizes, get instant quotes, and schedule delivery; for very large boulders you may need a local landscape yard or quarry and often additional equipment for placement.

For large-area coverage in Aurora, construction-grade crushed stone, road base, or recycled crushed concrete are typically the cheapest per ton. These materials are lower-cost because they are common and locally available; decorative river rock and premium landscape stone cost significantly more.

Using a typical crushed stone density (about 1.4 tons per cubic yard), 1 ton equals roughly 0.71 cubic yards. That covers about 116 sq ft at 2u0022 depth, 77 sq ft at 3u0022 depth, and 58 sq ft at 4u0022 depth. Always allow 5-10% extra for compaction, irregular grades, and waste.

Prices vary by stone type and local supply, but a delivered 10-yard load in the Aurora area commonly ranges from about $400 for basic crushed stone or road base to $1,200+ for premium decorative stone. Use Hello Gravel to get an exact delivered price for your zip code and material choice since local supply and truck access affect cost.

One cubic yard is a roughly 3'x3'x3' pile (27 cubic feet). At 2u0022 depth it covers about 162 sq ft (rough pathway 3 ft wide by 54 ft long); at 3u0022 depth about 108 sq ft; and at 4u0022 depth about 81 sq ft. For driveways, patios, or edging, convert your area to cubic yards and add 5-10% for compaction and waste.

If you have a truck and time, pickup from a local quarry or landscape yard can save money on small orders. For most homeowners and contractors, bulk delivery through a service like Hello Gravel is the most convenient and often competitively priced because we coordinate local suppliers and haulers; for very large projects, calling suppliers directly to negotiate can also lower per-ton cost.

Many Aurora-area suppliers can deliver same-week depending on stock and truck availability; Hello Gravel's standard delivery window is 2+ business days, and next-day delivery is often available for orders placed before noon CST for an extra fee. Spreading or installation is sometimes offered by drivers at their discretion but is not guaranteed, so request it in order notes and expect the driver to assess site conditions.

Occasionally municipalities or DOT projects have surplus materials or crushed asphalt/stone available, but availability is inconsistent and may require permits, fees, or on-site pickup. Contact Aurora Public Works, CDOT, or local recycling depots to ask about surplus programs; keep in mind handling and transport are your responsibility and material may be mixed or low-grade.

Hello Gravel's minimum order is 3 tons across our network, and delivery fees depend on the supplier and distance from the quarry rather than city limits. Many addresses within the Denver-Aurora metro qualify for free or low-cost delivery, but exact fees and minimums show when you enter your zip code at checkout.

Measure the area in square feet, decide the desired depth in inches, then use this formula: cubic yards = (square feet x depth inches) / 324. Convert cubic yards to tons using about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, and add 5-10% for compaction and waste. For example, a 1,000 sq ft area at 2u0022 depth needs about 6.17 cubic yards (≈8.6 tons) before extra allowance.