Leader Aggregates Sand & Gravel Delivery delivers crushed rock in six sizes to contractors and homeowners across Los Angeles and Southern California. Whether you need 3/4 inch for drainage and pipe bedding or 1/4 inch minus for a paver base, tell us the size and the tonnage and we'll get it to you.
Straight answers
- What it's for
- Drainage, French drains, pipe bedding, under slabs, paver base, walkways, and decorative ground cover.
- Who buys it
- Plumbers, concrete crews, landscapers, paver installers, and homeowners.
- Load sizes
- From ten bags to a full dump truck load. Super sacks and bags available for smaller jobs.
- What to say when you call
- The rock size, how many tons, the delivery city, and the access.
Features
- Six clean sizes: 1.5", 3/4", 1/2", 3/8", 1/4" Birdseye, and 1/4" minus
- Angular, washed stone that locks together and drains
- Sold by the ton, about 1.4 tons per cubic yard
- One size per load, or a split load of two sizes on request
Benefits
- One straight delivered price, no add-ons
- Same-day when a truck is available
- Placed in tight driveways and backyards
- A real person answers 24/7
Which crushed rock size do I need?
Larger stone drains faster and locks together under load. Smaller stone compacts tighter and gives a smoother finish. The table below covers the common uses. If you're not sure, describe the job when you call and we'll recommend a size.
How much is a load delivered?
Pricing depends on tonnage and where the truck is going. Call (213) 999-8161 with your city and the amount you need and we'll quote one straight delivered price, no add-ons.
Can you deliver into a tight driveway?
Yes. Our drivers place material where you need it, including tight driveways and backyards. Tell us about gates, overhead lines, and slope when you call.
Crushed rock sizes we deliver
| Size | Common uses |
|---|---|
| 1.5" | Heavy drainage, dry wells, erosion control, large French drains |
| 3/4" | Drainage, pipe bedding, under slabs, driveways, general construction rock |
| 1/2" | Pipe bedding, drainage, walkways, decorative ground cover |
| 3/8" | Pathways, paver joints, dog runs, finer drainage |
| 1/4" (Birdseye) | Paver bedding, paths, patios, decorative top layer |
| 1/4" minus | Compactable base for pavers, paths, and setting stone |
What each size looks like
Every sample is shot with a quarter and a tape measure so you can judge the size before you order.
1.5" crushed rock
3/4" crushed rock
3/4" crushed aggregate base
1/2" crushed rock
3/8" crushed gravel
1/4" crushed rock
Crushed rock or gravel
Crushed rock comes out of a machine, so the faces are angular and the pieces lock into each other and pack tight. Natural gravel is rounded and stays loose. For anything that has to hold, order crushed.
What each size is for
- 1/4" birdseye: swept into the joints between paver stones to lock them.
- 3/8" pea gravel: the rock inside most concrete. Gas stations pack it around fuel tanks. The crushed 3/8" goes on walkways and under backyard sheds.
- 1/2" crushed: what the ADU foundation crews are ordering right now. Not many suppliers carry it.
- 3/4" crushed: the standard. Driveways, structural fill, under foundations, drainage, septic leach lines, French drains.
- 1" rock: drainage, including under raised garden beds.
- 1-1/2" crushed: driveways that take heavy traffic, RV parking pads.
- 2-4" and 3-6": construction site entrances and under rumble plates. The 2-4" also works for RV and boat parking.
When we're not the right fit
- We're delivery only. There is no yard to visit, so you can't pick up material or look at it before it arrives.
- We provide delivery slips with every load, not certified weight tickets.
- There is no minimum. Small orders pay the regular delivery fee, and super sacks and bags cover the small ones.
If any of those is a deal-breaker for your job, tell us when you call and we'll say so straight.