Stone Dust (Screenings)

Stone Dust (Screenings)

Stone dust — also called screenings — is the finest byproduct of the stone crushing process. It consists of tiny stone particles and powder that compact into an incredibly firm, smooth surface. Hello Gravel offers stone dust delivery by the ton, delivered by dump truck right to your property.

When spread and compacted, screenings bind together tightly to create a dense, stable base that resists shifting and erosion. The fine particle size fills every void, leaving almost no air gaps — which is exactly what you want beneath a paver, flagstone, or hardscape installation that needs to stay perfectly level over time.

Common Uses for Stone Dust

Stone dust is widely used as a setting bed beneath pavers, brick, and flagstone. Its fine texture allows for precise leveling, and once compacted, it provides a firm foundation that keeps surfaces from rocking or sinking. Masons and hardscaping contractors often spec screenings over coarser sand specifically because of its superior compaction and stability.

Homeowners use stone dust to fill joints between pavers and stepping stones, keeping them locked in position while still allowing some drainage. It's also used as a compactable surface material for pathways, utility areas, and outdoor spaces where a firm, low-maintenance ground cover is needed.

Screenings are an excellent material for filling low spots in gravel driveways and adding a smooth, refined top layer over coarser base material. Because it compacts so firmly, it also performs well as a base for sheds, prefab structures, and other light-duty applications.

Why Choose Hello Gravel for Stone Dust Delivery?

Hello Gravel's stone dust delivery brings this hard-working material to your door by dump truck at bulk per-ton pricing. Skip the bagged product — order the exact tonnage you need online and we handle the rest.

How Much Stone Dust Do You Need?

Not sure how much to order? A good rule of thumb is that one ton of material covers roughly 100 square feet at about 2 inches deep, though this varies by product density and the depth you need. Hello Gravel's team can help you calculate the right amount for your project — just reach out with your square footage and we'll give you a quick estimate. It's always better to order a little extra than to run short mid-project.

Common Uses for Stone Dust

Stone dust is widely used as a setting bed beneath pavers, brick, and flagstone. Its fine texture allows for precise leveling, and once compacted, it provides a firm foundation that keeps surfaces from rocking or sinking. Masons and hardscaping contractors often spec screenings over coarser sand specifically because of its superior compaction and stability.

Homeowners use stone dust to fill joints between pavers and stepping stones, keeping them locked in position while still allowing some drainage. It’s also used as a compactable surface material for pathways, utility areas, and outdoor spaces where a firm, low-maintenance ground cover is needed.

Screenings are an excellent material for filling low spots in gravel driveways and adding a smooth, refined top layer over coarser base material. Because it compacts so firmly, it also performs well as a base for sheds, prefab structures, and other light-duty applications.

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!

We do not offer installation or spreading services as part of our material delivery.  However, depending on the location, site conditions, weather, and comfortability of the driver, we may be able to tailgate spread the material if the driver feels the location and conditions are suitable.

This involves slowly moving the truck forward while dumping the material to make it easier to distribute, but is not a guaranteed service.

We work fast to get your order delivered — often within 2 business days. Here’s what you need to know about cancellations and refunds:

• Full Refund: Cancel within 24 hours of purchase.
• Partial Refund: After 24 hours, refunds are reviewed on a case-by-case basis depending on order progress.
• No Refund: Cancellations requested on the scheduled delivery day are not eligible for any refund.
• Quality Guarantee: Contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos if there’s an issue.
• Not Covered: Wrong material ordered, normal color variations, or access issues at your property.

We’ll always do our best to make it right while keeping deliveries on schedule. Please see our full Refund & Cancellation Policy at the link in the footer of the website. Upon placing an order, the customer accepts these terms.