Kaleigh S.
✓ Verified buyer · Bought: Riprap
Experience was great. Nathalia was great to work with and made things very easy and straightforward. Will definitely use them again on future projects.
Delivered in Nashville · Aug 28, 2026
Small Rip Rap
$44.50/ton· material
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Product description
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.
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
Delivery info
- Order by noon and we deliver the next business day.
- You don't need to be home. Tell us where to dump it and the driver puts the pile there.
- Pick your delivery date at checkout.
- Questions? Call or text us at 855-241-8884.
What happens after you order
- 1We’ll be in touch! You'll hear from our team shortly to confirm your order details.
- 2We handle the logistics We schedule with one of our local hauling partners.
- 3You prep the drop spot We’ll send delivery-day instructions 24 hours before your scheduled date.
- 4Delivery day Keep your phone nearby and make sure the drop area is clear for the truck.
- 5We check in after We’ll follow up to make sure the delivery went smoothly.
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How it works
- We fix what we control. Wrong material, confirmed fulfillment errors, or orders we cannot complete are reviewed for replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.
- Safe delivery comes first. The driver chooses the final safe dump location on site. If your requested spot is not safely reachable, we deliver to the closest safe location available.
- Plans change. You can cancel free up to one full business day before delivery. Next-business-day orders cannot be cancelled once confirmed.
- Natural material varies. Color, texture, moisture, dust, and sizing can vary by quarry, supplier, season, and region.
“Experience was great. Nathalia was great to work with and made things very easy and straightforward. Will definitely use them again on future projects.”
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.
Delivery Included
The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.
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Experience was great. Nathalia was great to work with and made things very easy and straightforward. Will definitely use them again on future projects.
Delivered in Nashville · Aug 28, 2026
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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.
