Stone in Bismarck, ND

Expect a range rather than a single number: common crushed stone or road base typically runs about $25 to $55 per ton delivered in the Bismarck area, while pea gravel is often $35 to $65 per ton and decorative river rock can be $60 to $120+ per ton delivered. Prices vary by stone type, seasonal demand, supplier, and haul distance; use your zip code in checkout for an exact quote. Hello Gravel has a 3-ton minimum and shows delivered pricing during checkout.

Local suppliers in Bismarck commonly sell crushed limestone and crushed granite, 3/4" crushed stone, road base/class 5, pea gravel, washed gravel, and rounded river rock for decorative uses. You may also find riprap and larger clean rock for drainage or erosion control, but exact varieties reflect regional geology and supplier inventory. If you have a color or texture preference, add it to Order Notes or ask our team before ordering.

Yes — most landscape yards and local quarries deliver stone via dump trucks; Hello Gravel coordinates delivery through local contracted haulers. Delivery fees in Bismarck often range from free to a modest flat fee for in-city drops depending on supplier and lot size; longer hauls or next-day requests may incur additional charges. You can see delivery costs during checkout and choose a delivery date; remember our standard timeframe is 2+ business days with next-day available before noon CST for an extra fee.

Choose angular, crushed stone with some fines (for example 3/4" crushed or road base/class 5) that compacts well — this creates a stable surface that resists frost heave and holds up better to plows. Avoid loose, rounded pea gravel for driveways where snowplows are used, since it moves under plowing and freezes into ruts. Also consider proper base preparation, compaction, and edge restraints to reduce frost-related movement in Bismarck's freeze-thaw conditions.

Using a typical density of about 1.4 tons per cubic yard, you will need roughly 8.6 tons for 2" depth, about 13.0 tons for 3" depth, and about 17.3 tons for 4" depth over a 1,000 sq ft area. These are approximate figures; we recommend ordering 5-10% extra to allow for compaction, grading waste, and uneven ground. Use Hello Gravel's material calculator or contact our team for a site-specific estimate.

Contractor prices vary by job size and scope; for basic spreading and compaction expect roughly $2 to $6 per sq ft for a finished stone surface, or about $5 to $15 per ton when contractors quote by ton for placement and compaction. Higher prices apply for excavation, sub-base installation, grading, drainage work, or heavy-site preparation. Always get multiple written quotes and confirm what the price includes (compaction, edge restraint, haul-off of spoils).

Yes — city ordinances, county zoning, and HOA covenants can limit materials, curb cuts, driveway widths, and front-yard surfacing standards. Bismarck may require permits or have specifications for driveway aprons, stormwater flow, and setbacks; HOAs often have aesthetic rules about rock size, color, and visibility. Check the City of Bismarck municipal code, Burleigh County zoning, and any HOA documents before ordering or installing stone to avoid rework or fines.

Fargo's larger market often offers a wider variety of decorative stone and sometimes more competitive prices on common aggregates due to higher volume, but delivered price depends heavily on distance from local quarries. Bismarck benefits from nearby regional suppliers, so common crushed stone and road base availability is good and pricing is comparable once delivery is included. For specialty river rock or unique colors you may see more selection in Fargo; compare quotes from both areas if you need specific material.

Measure your area carefully, pick a depth based on use (drives need thicker, compactable base), and order at least 5-10% extra for compaction and waste. Note access constraints in Order Notes (gates, overhead wires, narrow streets), request tailgate spreading at checkout if you want the driver to consider it, and schedule delivery with 2+ business days lead time or request next-day before noon CST if urgent. Contact Hello Gravel or your supplier if you need help selecting a stone type suited to Bismarck's climate and your project.

As of today, we require 2 business days for delivery.

Use our material calculator here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.com/calculator/ to enter the length, width and depth measurements of your project. It will automatically calculate the cubic yards/tons needed. If you are unsure how much to order, contact our team for guidance.

Please type in your zip code on any product screen and it will let you know if we service your area. The chances are that we do!

The material will be delivered via dump truck. If your order is under 20 tons, then it will likely be just one dump truck load. If your order is more than 20 tons, it will be more than one dump truck load.

Absolutely! Try our aggregate quiz here: https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.com/aggregate-quiz/ Alternatively,you can call us, chat with us (box in the bottom right corner of the website), or email us!

We cannot get out of the truck and manually spread it. However, depending on the location, safety, and comfortability of the driver – we may be able to tailgate spread your material. This involves pulling the truck forward as material is being dumped to make it easier for you to distribute material after delivery.

The minimum order size is 3 tons.

Hassle Free! Our goal is to make the buying process for gravel and other aggregates as easy and seamless as possible. Enter your zip code on our site, select how much material you need (see below FAQ’s to determine order size), select the date and time frame you would like your material delivered at Checkout, and place your order with any major credit card. After the order is placed our in-house support team will contact you to confirm the details. We will send additional confirmations on the day before and the day of delivery. On delivery day, a dump truck will arrive to dump the materials at your specified location. We request that you have someone available to accept the delivery so that we can make sure to dump it in the correct location. That’s it!

No, because we are a national supplier, we utilize our existing network of suppliers across the country. Therefore, the materials will likely be delivered from a contracted trucking company.

We specialize in making the aggregate buying process as easy and seamless as possible by managing the process from end to end. We have a network of suppliers that we source the materials from where we have negotiated rates. However, we do charge a markup and because of this you may be able to find the materials cheaper on your own. But if you want a hassle free experience, then we are for you!

Please fill out the Quote Request form and we will work up a quote for you! https://hellograve3dev.wpengine.com/quote-form/

Although uncommon, due to regional sourcing, the type and color of our materials may vary somewhat from the images on our website, reflecting the unique geological offerings of your area. Please communicate any specifications you desire to our team so we can consider them during the sourcing process.

Please contact our customer service team promptly if you experience any delivery or product quality issues. We will work to resolve them satisfactorily.

We are headquartered in New Orleans, LA. However, we have a network of suppliers across the country from which we provide the materials.