What is #53 stone used for?

#53 stone is the standard base material for gravel driveways, parking pads, building pad sub-base, road shoulders, and any spot that needs a stable, compactable surface. The mix of crushed limestone and stone dust locks together when packed, making it the go-to choice for driveway installation and repair across Hendricks County.

Is #53 limestone the same as crush n run?

They are very similar. #53 limestone (the INDOT spec name in Indiana) is essentially the local equivalent of what folks elsewhere call crush n run or crusher run — angular crushed stone blended with stone dust (fines) so it compacts tight. If you ask for either name, you'll get the same product from us.

How much area does one load of #53 stone cover?

It depends on truck size and depth. As a rough guide, a typical load of about 10 tons spreads roughly 4 inches deep over an area of around 600–700 square feet. For a 100-foot residential driveway 12 feet wide at 4 inches, plan on roughly 18–22 tons. Call us with your dimensions and we'll calculate exact tonnage.

When should I use #53 stone instead of #8?

Use #53 when you need a base or driving surface that compacts and stays put — driveway construction, repair, pads, lanes. Use #8 (clean, no fines) when you need drainage stone around pipes, behind retaining walls, or as a top-dress that doesn't dust. Many driveways use #53 as the base and #8 as a finish layer.

Do you deliver #53 stone the same day?

Often yes. Same-day or next-day delivery is common for Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, and the surrounding Hendricks County area. Larger projects or remote sites may need scheduling. The earlier you call, the better the chance of same-day service.

How much does #53 stone delivery cost?

Cost depends on tonnage, distance from our Danville yard, and site access. Local Hendricks County deliveries are competitively priced because we're owner-operated and don't pad freight. Call 317-206-0414 with your address and load size for a straightforward quote with no hidden fees.

#53 Stone Delivery in Hendricks County, Indiana

Mann Hauling delivers #53 crushed limestone — the standard driveway base and compactable stone for Central Indiana — straight to your property. Owner-operator service out of Danville, honest tonnage, and clean dumps where you want them.

What Is #53 Stone?

#53 stone — also written "53 stone" or "#53 limestone" — is a crushed limestone aggregate produced to the Indiana Department of Transportation #53 gradation. It blends 1-inch-down crushed stone with stone dust (the "fines") so the material locks together tight when compacted. That single quality is why it's the most-asked-for driveway base material across Hendricks County, Morgan County, and the rest of Central Indiana.

You'll hear the same product called several things depending on who's talking: #53 limestone, 53 driveway stone, crush n run, crusher run, or just "driveway base stone." All point to the same compactable mix. When you order #53 stone delivery from Mann Hauling, you get the right INDOT-spec product for the job — not a dustless drainage rock that won't pack.

Common Uses for #53 Stone

New gravel driveway installation — the standard 4–6 inch compacted base layer.
Driveway repair and resurfacing — top-up loads to fill ruts, potholes, and washouts.
Parking pads, turnarounds, and equipment yards — anywhere vehicles need a stable surface.
Pole barn pads, shed pads, garage pads — compactable sub-base under poured slabs or stone tops.
Lane and farm road construction — long rural drives that have to handle truck and tractor traffic.
Road shoulders and drive entrances — culvert tops and ditch crossings tied into county roads.
Drainage projects with a load-bearing requirement — where you need water to drain but the surface must stay drivable.

#53 Stone vs. Crush n Run vs. #8 Limestone

The naming gets confusing fast. Here's the plain version:

#53 stone / #53 limestone — Indiana INDOT spec. Crushed stone + dust. Compacts. Use for base and driving surfaces.
Crush n run / crusher run — generic name for the same kind of dirty, compactable mix. In Indiana, you'll typically be sold #53 when you ask for crush n run.
#8 limestone / #8 stone — clean, washed, no fines. Doesn't compact. Use for drainage, top-dress, behind walls, or around pipes. See our #8 stone delivery page.

Most driveways in Hendricks County are built with a thick #53 base for structure and sometimes finished with #8 on top for a cleaner, less-dusty driving layer. If you're not sure which you need, call us — we'll talk you through it before you order.

Coverage Per Load

#53 stone is sold by the ton and delivered by dump truck. Coverage depends on depth and how tightly it compacts:

~1 ton spreads about 80–100 sq ft at 2 inches.
~10 tons spreads about 600–700 sq ft at 4 inches compacted.
A standard 100 ft x 12 ft residential drive at 4 inches compacted ≈ 18–22 tons.
A 150 ft farm lane 14 ft wide at 6 inches ≈ 50–60 tons (multiple loads).

Tell us the rough length, width, and depth and we'll quote tonnage and delivery in one call.

When to Use #53 vs. #8

Pick #53 when the surface has to bear weight — vehicles, equipment, foot traffic, structures. Pick #8 when the priority is drainage and you don't need the rock to lock up. A practical pattern for a long rural drive: 4–6 inches of #53 as the base, then a 1–2 inch finish layer of #8 to cut down dust and give a cleaner look. For pure French drains, swales, and pipe bedding, skip #53 entirely and order #8.

How #53 Stone Delivery Works

Call or quote — give us address, rough tonnage (or dimensions), and where you want it dumped.
Schedule — same-day or next-day for most local Hendricks County addresses.
Delivery — our dump truck pulls in, dumps where you point, and we confirm tonnage.
Spreading — we can spread with the truck tailgate on a driveway pull, or bring a skid steer for tight grading. Ask when you order.

Service Area

We deliver #53 stone throughout Hendricks County and surrounding Central Indiana — Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, Clayton, Coatesville, North Salem, Lizton, Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, and the rural areas in between. See our #53 stone delivery in Danville page for a Danville-specific breakdown, or jump to gravel and limestone delivery for the full materials list.

#53 Stone Delivery by City

Related Services

Gravel and limestone delivery — full material list and delivery process.
Dump truck hauling services — for-hire jobsite hauling and aggregate runs.
Gravel driveway installation — base prep and stone placement done right.
Gravel driveway repair — pothole, rut, and washout fixes.
Light excavation — site prep, trenching, and grading that ties into stone work.
Stone delivery hub — #8 limestone, fill sand, crush n run, and more.

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Mann Hauling, Excavation & Land Clearing — #53 stone delivery in Hendricks County, Indiana. Phone: 317-206-0414.

Service area: Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, Mooresville, Martinsville, Monrovia, and surrounding Central Indiana.

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Mann Hauling & Excavation provides services throughout Central Indiana and does not currently serve projects outside Indiana.

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