Crushed limestone for driveways, paver base and drainage: Nesbit's Landscape Supply sells 1B, 2A, 2B, #3 and #9 by the cubic yard from our yard in Butler, PA.
If you're searching for limestone gravel, crushed stone near me or bulk gravel near me, pick up at the yard or have it delivered within 20 miles. We also carry river gravel and sand for projects that need a rounded stone or a finer fill.
Crushed Limestone Sizes
| Size | What it is and what it's for |
|---|---|
| 1B | Small chips, about 1/2" and down. Walkways, pipe bedding and setting stone. |
| 2A (2A modified) | 2" and down with fines that pack tight. Driveway base, patio base and paver base. |
| 2B | Clean stone, roughly 1", with no fines. Drainage, French drains and behind retaining walls. |
| #3 | Large clean stone, about 2.5" to 1/2". Construction entrances, driveway base in soft ground and drainage. |
| #9 | A fine limestone, one grain larger than limestone sand or screenings, though most customers can't tell the difference. It drains better than stone dust, so it works as a leveling layer under concrete pavers or natural stone and in other construction jobs. |
How Much Crushed Limestone Do I Need?
Multiply the length and width of the area in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, then divide by 324. The answer is cubic yards.
A 50 ft. by 10 ft. driveway at 4" deep takes about 6.2 cubic yards, so order 6.5. Most new driveways need 4" to 6" of 2A, compacted in layers.
Crushed Limestone Delivery Within 20 Miles
We deliver crushed limestone and other bulk gravel within 20 miles of our Butler yard, including Saxonburg, Mars, Evans City, Harmony, Zelienople, Cranberry Township, Gibsonia and Wexford. Our dump trucks can drop the load where you'll spread it. Delivery has a 2 cubic yard minimum. Outside 20 miles, you're welcome to pick up at the yard.
Questions About Crushed Limestone
Nesbit's Landscape Supply sells crushed limestone by the cubic yard at 337 Pittsburgh Rd., Butler, PA 16002, in 1B, 2A, 2B, #3 and #9. If you need crushed stone near me in Butler County, pick up at the yard or have it delivered within 20 miles. Call 724-586-6317 or request an estimate online.
2A modified stone is a crushed limestone with a 2" top size plus the fine dust left from crushing. The fines fill the gaps, so it packs into a firm base. It's the standard base for driveways, patios and pavers in Pennsylvania.
The best limestone for most driveways is 2A modified, because it compacts into a solid surface. For soft or muddy ground, lay #3 first as a base, then top it with 2A. Plan on 4" to 6" of stone, compacted in layers.
2B stone is a clean crushed limestone, roughly 1" in size, with no fines. Water runs through it, so it's used for French drains, drainage behind retaining walls and around pipes.
To find how much crushed stone you need, multiply the length and width in feet, multiply by the depth in inches, and divide by 324 to get cubic yards. A 50 ft. by 10 ft. driveway at 4" deep takes about 6.2 cubic yards.
For limestone screenings or stone dust, Nesbit's carries #9 limestone. It is one grain larger than limestone sand, and most customers can't tell the difference. #9 drains better than dust or screenings, so it has more uses, including a leveling layer under concrete pavers or natural stone.
Nesbit's delivers crushed limestone up to 20 miles from our yard in Butler, PA, including Saxonburg, Mars, Evans City, Harmony, Zelienople, Cranberry Township, Gibsonia and Wexford. Customers outside that range can pick up at the yard.
Get the Right Stone for the Job
The right size depends on whether the stone needs to pack down or let water through. Tell our team what you're building, and we'll recommend the size and figure the cubic yards.
Send the length, width and depth of the area with your estimate request, and we'll confirm the price and a delivery day.