Crushed Limestone Cost

Last Updated on December 27, 2023
Written by CPA Alec Pow | Content Reviewed by CFA Alexander Popinker

One of the most famous and used natural stones is limestone, the rock of warm seawater. Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of minerals such as aragonite and calcite, both being crystalline forms of calcium carbonate. Most of the limestone consists of skeletal fragments of corals, mollusks, and other marine organisms. It is one of the most common rocks and it represents about 10% of the total sedimentary rocks found on earth.

Limestone has more uses than any other natural stone. It is widely used in the construction industry today, as it was used thousands of years ago. Similarly, it is used in abundance in various industries from the manufacture of plastics to paper and chemicals. The widespread use of limestone is due to its unique characteristics, qualities that are not found in any other natural stone. It can be as soft as chalk, but also as hard as cement.

Most of the limestone is used as a building material or turned into crushed stone. In this form, crushed stone is used in railway ballast and also for road bases. Limestone is also used as an aggregate in the composition of concrete or to make cement.

How much does crushed limestone cost?

The price you may pay for crushed limestone will depend on the supplier you purchase from, whether they are a local landscape company or not. The size and quality matter as well along with how much you want to buy at once.  Quotes for limestone when purchased locally can be by ton or yard according to your preference.

For one tone of crushed limestone, you would pay around $25 to $35. 1.5 tons are enough for one cubic yard.

The cost per yard can start at $30 and go up to $45.

For example, the price for one yard is around $40 at Mains Landscape Supply.

For the bag of 50 pounds, you can pay anywhere from $5 to $10.

If you need large quantities of limestone, Young’s Sand and Gravel charges $25 a ton for all types except #8. However, the cost per ton may be slightly higher due to its lower availability.

Crushed limestone details

Limestone is a common building material that can be found in different sizes, ranging from half of an inch to two inches. The most common gravel sizes available include #8, #57, #4, #411, #304, and #1&2. #8 gravel is the most common size you will see in limestone with #4 being another more uncommon option. Limestone can be screened or non-screened. Screening means it has had foreign substances removed, increasing reliability and making for a purer substance.

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White-grayish tints cover most crushed limestone, but some have other colors like light pink or even yellow.

If you set up delivery, the company will deliver straight to your doorstep. They’ll usually dump the crushed limestone in a tarp on your driveway or street.

What are the extra costs?

In most cases, you will need to pay extra on delivery for crushed limestone if you don’t pick it up by yourself.

Important things to consider

The stone will have a smooth finish when it is small.

If you’re planning on working with soil that is a bit softer, Three-Z.com recommends choosing stones that are larger to make sure they don’t get displaced by constantly digging or walking upon them.

Finely ground limestone is used as a heat layer. It is weather-resistant and is used on roofs and shingles. It is also widely used as a top layer on ceilings and roofs of buildings.

When limestone is compacted, it creates small crevices that allow water to seep through.

Limestone is a versatile stone used for paving roads, providing footing in wet environments, and even being utilized as a building material.

When backfilling, crushed limestone reinforces the wall and simultaneously serves as a barrier that retains soil while allowing moisture to drain out.

Limestone is crushed into a powder and added as an essential ingredient in cement production.

Limestone powder is another great substance that can be used to reduce coal dust and clean the air in underground mines. This process involves spraying limestone onto a mine’s surfaces, which will provide benefits such as reducing harmful gases like carbon dioxide by up to 95%. It also reduces other dangerous substances such as sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions from entering workers’ lungs when inhaled during mining operations.

How can I save money?

Bulk buying enables you to acquire more at a cheaper price, as companies are willing to give discounts.