Stone in Old Tucson, AZ

In Old Tucson, typical retail prices for common crushed stone range from about $40 to $80 per ton, depending on type, size, and local supplier. Specialty decorative stone or colored landscape rock can cost more. Prices vary with seasonal demand and delivery distance; check your zip code on Hello Gravel for exact pricing and remember our 3-ton minimum order.

A standard tri-axle dump truck usually carries about 10 to 12 tons of stone, so at $40 to $80 per ton expect roughly $400 to $960 for material, plus any delivery or drop fees. Final cost depends on stone type, hauling distance, and any required permits or access fees. Use Hello Gravel to get an exact quote for your Old Tucson address and to see delivery options and timing.

Using a typical crushed stone density (~1.4 tons per cubic yard), one ton will cover about 231 sq ft at 1" depth, roughly 115 sq ft at 2" depth, and about 77 sq ft at 3" depth. Coverage varies with stone size and how much it compacts, so measure the finished depth you want and use Hello Gravel's material calculator for a tailored estimate. Order a little extra for slopes, settling, and waste.

For easy walking, choose crushed stone with fines (for example decomposed granite or compacted 3/8" to 3/4" crushed stone) or closely packed crushed limestone; these create a firmer, more stable surface than loose pea gravel or large river rock. Flat flagstone or stepping stones are best where barefoot comfort or ADA-style access matters. In Old Tucson's hot, dry climate, pick lighter-colored stones if heat is a concern and plan a compacted base to reduce shifting.

Legal rockhounding spots around Tucson are limited and rules vary by landowner and agency, so start by joining the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society or local clubs that organize permitted field trips and share current access info. Some BLM and state lands allow casual collecting of common rocks and minerals, but always check local regulations, get permits if required, and avoid private or protected areas. If you need specific stones for landscaping, buying from local suppliers through Hello Gravel ensures consistent quality and legal sourcing.

Gold-bearing material is rare in the Old Tucson area and most hobbyists find minerals, agates, or jasper rather than gold within the Tucson basin. Serious gold prospecting is usually done farther north or east where historic mines and claims exist; always check federal and state rules and consider joining a prospecting club for guidance. For landscaping or construction stone, purchasing from local suppliers via Hello Gravel is a safer, more reliable option than prospecting.

Drivers may be able to perform tailgate spreading at their discretion, but Hello Gravel does not guarantee spreading and it depends on site access, safety, and truck positioning. Request spreading at checkout and note any access constraints in your order notes so the driver can assess on arrival. If you need a finished, even surface, plan for a separate spreading crew or ask customer service about local spreading options.

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!

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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.