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Small Rip Rap
Angular 4–8" stone for ditches, slopes, and outlets
Small riprap is angular crushed stone sized 4 to 8 inches. The broken faces lock together, so it holds its place when water moves through. It's the right size for drainage ditches, culvert and downspout outlets, pond edges, and gentle slopes. Stone type and color vary by location, and size varies slightly.
Small riprap is angular 4 to 8 inch stone that locks together to stop erosion, not rounded rock that rolls away.
Also called: small rip rap, gabion stone, surge stone, 4-8 inch riprap, erosion control stone, light riprap.
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- Natural material varies. Color, texture, moisture, dust, and sizing can vary by quarry, supplier, season, and region.
Product Specifications
- Material
- Crushed stone
- Size
- 4"–8" (varies slightly by location)
- Shape
- Angular
- Weight
- ~3,000 lbs per cubic yard
- Coverage (12" thick)
- ~18 sq ft per ton
- Minimum Order
- 1 ton
- Delivery
- Dump truck, directly to your location
Best For
Drainage ditchesCulvert outletsSlope protectionGabion baskets
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Why Choose This Product
Stops Erosion
Angular faces lock together and hold against moving water.
Lets Water Through
Open gaps slow runoff without blocking flow.
Heavy and Stable
Stones from 4 to 8 inches stay where you place them.
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Thank you for the several deliveries of Rock. The driverswereabsolutelyfantastic. I will only purchase through your business. Thanks for all you do. Mr. Timothy Alger
July 22, 2026
Bill M.
2 months ago
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Ordering was a snap. Sales person was very helpful. Homie was on time and placed stone exactly where we wanted.
July 21, 2026
Brandon K.
2 months ago
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They were quick to reach out to me and fixed a typo of what I was looking for soil wise for my Raised Garden bed. But shout out to Hello Gravel for being quick to reply!
July 21, 2026
Pamela D.
3 months ago
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Hello Gravel cared more about the structural integrity of my house than they did about making the sale. I was trying to place an order to buy dirt to place between a retaining wall and footings at the base of columns that hold up my house. They could have just sold me anything for profit, but they told me to go get the advice of a structural engineer, knowing that the structural engineer would probably order the dirt himself and possibly from another company. That’s integrity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the calculator with your length, width, and depth. Riprap is usually placed about 1.5 times as thick as the largest stone, so plan on roughly 12 inches for 4–8 inch stone. One ton covers about 18 square feet at that depth.
Small riprap handles yard drainage, ditches, and outlets with moderate flow. If you're armoring a creek bank, a shoreline, or a steep slope with strong current, use medium riprap (12–24 inch).
Yes. 4–8 inch stone is a common gabion fill because it's larger than most basket mesh openings. Check your basket's mesh size before you order.
Yes. A layer of geotextile fabric underneath keeps soil from washing out between the stones. Without it, riprap can settle and lose ground over time.
Yes, but it's heavy work. Single stones run from a few pounds up to about 40. For bigger areas, a skid steer or tractor bucket makes placement much faster.
By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.
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