What Makes Crushed Gravel Different from Other Stone
The edges are what matter. Pea gravel is round and smooth. This stone has sharp angular faces cut by a crusher. Drive over it or pack it down, those edges lock together. The load spreads across the surface instead of pushing stones sideways. See all gravel types we carry.
That's why it holds up on driveways where pea gravel would rut and shift. Out on rural Calcasieu Parish roads, this is what people use. Vinton, Iowa, DeQuincy. Gravel driveways out there take real traffic. Angular stone is the right call for that kind of use.
Angular Faces Lock Under Load
Common Uses
Where Crushed Gravel Gets Used in Calcasieu Parish
I'd say 70% of what we haul out goes to driveways and parking. The rest splits between contractors using it for road base and homeowners doing drainage work.
Driveways
The most common call we get. A 12-foot-wide, 100-foot driveway at 4 inches deep runs about 15 cubic yards. Angular stone compacts firm. Won't push out under tire load like rounded gravel does.
Parking Pads
Parking three or four vehicles at a camp, shop, or second property. It handles the weight and drains fast. We see a lot of these jobs in Moss Bluff and out toward Vinton.
Road Base
Contractors lay this down before pouring concrete or asphalt. It distributes weight and prevents settling. Plan 6 to 8 inches deep for anything carrying equipment or heavy vehicles.
Drainage Channels
Works behind retaining walls and along fence lines where water needs a path. Gaps between angular stones let water move. Smooth gravel shifts out of place. This stays put.
Utility Trench Backfill
Plumbers and electricians use it around pipe and conduit. Stabilizes and drains without compacting solid against the line. Common on job sites across Lake Charles and Sulphur.
Job Site Access Pads
Temporary surface for equipment staging. A few inches keeps machines from sinking in soft ground. Beats calling a tow when a loader gets stuck in wet Calcasieu clay after a rain.
Material Specs
Aggregate Specs
Know what you're ordering before you call. These are the numbers that matter for driveways and base layers.
Property
Specification
Stone Type
Mechanically crushed, angular edges
Common Sizes
3/4 inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inch
Shape
Angular, irregular faces
Weight
Approximately 1.5 tons per cubic yard
Calcasieu Parish Delivery
1 cubic yard covers ~80 sq ft at 4 inches deep
Compaction
High. Interlocks under load.
Drainage
Good. Gaps between stones allow water to pass.
Recommended Depth
4 to 6 inches for driveways, 6 to 8 inches for base
Quick Facts
Best ForDriveways, parking, road base
Calcasieu Parish Delivery1 cubic yard covers ~80 sq ft at 4 inches
DeliveryNext-day delivery on most orders before noon
Min. OrderNo minimum
Plan Your Project
How Much Do You Need?
Punch in your driveway or pad dimensions. The calculator gives you cubic yards and tons. Most driveways around here run 12 to 20 cubic yards at standard depth.
Coverage Calculator
Enter length, width, and depth to get your quantity
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Place Your OrderHow to Order
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Tell Us Your Project
Call or use the contact form. Give us your address in Calcasieu Parish, your dimensions, and the job type. Not sure how deep to go? We'll figure that out with you.
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Get One Price
Material and delivery together. No fuel surcharge added later. No separate invoice for the truck. What we quote is what you pay.
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We Deliver
Tandem axle. 12 to 15 tons per load. Call before noon and we'll usually get it there next day. Next-day delivery is available.
What's the difference between crushed gravel and pea gravel?
Crushed gravel has angular, irregular edges from being mechanically broken. Pea gravel is small and smooth, rounded naturally by water. Angular edges interlock under load, which is what makes it the right choice for driveways and base layers. Smooth gravel shifts and ruts under vehicle traffic.
How much crushed gravel do I need for a 100-foot driveway?
A standard 12-foot-wide, 100-foot driveway at 4 inches deep takes about 15 cubic yards. If you want a thicker 6-inch base, plan for 22 cubic yards. Use the calculator on this page for your exact dimensions. One tandem load from us carries 12 to 15 tons.
Does crushed gravel work in wet Louisiana soil?
Yes, but the base prep matters more than the stone. Calcasieu Parish clay soil is expansive. It swells when wet and shrinks when dry. A proper driveway out here needs a clean base, correct drainage slope, and adequate depth. I'd recommend 6 inches minimum out here, not 4.
Do you deliver crushed gravel to DeQuincy and Vinton?
Yes. We deliver to all nine communities in Calcasieu Parish: Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Prien, Carlyss, Iowa, Vinton, and DeQuincy. Next-day is available on most orders placed before noon. Next-day delivery is available.
Can crushed gravel be used as a base for concrete?
Yes. Contractors around Lake Charles and Sulphur use this as a compacted sub-base before pouring slabs and flatwork. It gives concrete a stable foundation and improves drainage under the slab. Typical depth for a concrete base is 4 to 6 inches, well-compacted.
Still Have Questions?
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Crushed vs. Round
Angular Stone vs. Smooth Gravel
People call asking for "gravel for my driveway" and I always ask the same question: is it a private road that takes truck traffic, or a light-use residential driveway? The answer usually determines which product makes sense.
Smooth round stones like pea gravel roll and shift under load. Great for walkways and drainage beds. Not good for a surface that takes vehicles. Angular stone compacts and locks. It's what I'd use on my own driveway out in Carlyss.
The tradeoff is comfort underfoot. It isn't soft on bare feet. If it's a decorative path or a dog run, pea gravel or river rock is probably the better call. But for anything that moves weight, crushed gravel wins every time.
Angular Edges Stay Put
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Tell us your driveway or pad dimensions and your address in Calcasieu Parish. We'll give you one price for material and delivery, no surprises.
