Stone in Louisville, CO

Prices vary by stone type and local supply, but expect roughly $30 to $70 per ton for common crushed stone in the Louisville, CO area. Final price depends on stone size, color, availability, and delivery distance; Hello Gravel requires a 3-ton minimum and may include delivery or next-day fees. Contact our team or enter your zip code for an exact quote and any seasonal price changes.

Yes — crushed stone is a common and practical patio base and surface in Louisville’s climate. A compacted layer of crushed stone provides good drainage and stability, but you should use the right size (crusher fines or 3/8u0022 for a walking surface with good compaction) and account for freeze-thaw cycles. For best results, install a compacted base and consider a finished top stone or pavers on top of it.

Generally, crushed stone (angular rock) tends to be less expensive than decorative rounded river gravel because it is more common and requires less processing. Rounded decorative gravel costs more due to sorting and aesthetics. Local availability in West Colorado and delivery logistics for Louisville (pop. 30,460) also affect price, so check Hello Gravel for local quotes.

Crusher fines (rock dust) and crushed limestone compact tightly and can form a firm surface that feels very hard underfoot when properly compacted. They will not be as rigid or waterproof as poured concrete, and freeze-thaw cycles in Colorado can cause settling over time, so proper base preparation and drainage are important. For a more permanent, hard finish consider a stabilized base product or combining stone with polymer stabilizers or pavers.

For a 10x10 patio (100 sq ft), a 2u0022 compacted layer is about 0.62 cubic yards (roughly 0.9 tons), 3u0022 is about 0.93 cubic yards (about 1.3 tons), and 4u0022 is about 1.23 cubic yards (about 1.7 tons). Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum for delivery, so you may order more than the exact need if you only want delivered material. Allow extra for compaction, slope, and waste, and contact our team for help calculating quantities for your exact build.

For finished walking surfaces, 3/8u0022 crusher fines or 1/4u0022 to 3/8u0022 screened stone compact well and give a smooth surface. For base layers under pavers or flagstone, use 3/4u0022 minus (crushed stone with fines) or 3/4u0022 clean crushed stone for better drainage and lockup. Choose size based on the surface finish you want and mention your preference in Order Notes so local suppliers can match regional stone types.

Because Hello Gravel sources materials regionally, color and texture will reflect local geology and may differ from photos. This natural variation is normal in stone; if color is important, note preferences at checkout and we will try to match them when sourcing from Louisville-area suppliers. If the delivered material looks substantially different, contact customer service and we will work with you and the supplier to resolve the issue.