What size is #8 limestone?

#8 limestone is small washed crushed stone, typically 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch in size. The clean, uniform sizing creates large void space between pieces, which is what gives the stone its drainage and bedding properties.

Why is #8 limestone called 'clean' stone?

Clean means it's been washed at the quarry to remove the stone dust (fines). Without fines, water moves through the stone instead of being held in the voids. That's exactly what you want around foundation drains, French drain pipe, behind retaining walls, and as a top-dress that won't dust.

Can I use #8 limestone for a driveway?

Not as the structural base — #8 won't compact, so a driveway built on #8 alone will shift under tires and rut. The right use of #8 on a driveway is a 1–2 inch top-dress over a compacted #53 base. That gives you a cleaner look, less dust, and a finished surface, while the #53 underneath carries the load.

How much #8 limestone do I need for a French drain?

A typical 12-inch wide, 18–24 inch deep French drain trench needs about 1–1.5 tons of #8 per 10 linear feet, depending on pipe size and how high you backfill the stone. Call with the trench dimensions and pipe size and we'll calculate exact tonnage.

Is #8 limestone the same as #57 stone?

They're related but not identical. Both are clean, washed, no-fines drainage stones. #57 is larger (about 1/2 to 1 inch); #8 is smaller (about 3/8 to 1/2 inch). #8 is the more common choice for residential French drains, pipe bedding, and finish top-dressing in Indiana.

Do you deliver #8 limestone same day?

Same-day or next-day delivery is common across Hendricks County. For larger volumes or jobsite scheduling, give us as much lead time as possible so we can route the truck efficiently.

#8 Limestone Delivery in Central Indiana

Clean, washed drainage stone for French drains, pipe bedding, retaining wall backfill, and driveway top-dress. Owner-operator dump truck delivery across Hendricks County and Central Indiana.

What #8 Limestone Is

#8 limestone is small, clean, washed crushed stone — typically 3/8 to 1/2 inch in size, with no stone dust or fines mixed in. Because it's washed clean at the quarry, the stone has high void space between pieces, and water moves through it instead of being held. That's the entire purpose of the product: drainage, bedding, and clean placement around pipes and foundations.

If you're building or repairing a driveway, see #53 stone delivery instead — that's the compactable base material. #8 is the drainage and finish product that pairs with it.

What #8 Limestone Is Used For

French drains — backfill around perforated pipe to move water away from foundations, slabs, and low spots in the yard.
Footing and foundation drains — clean stone around the perimeter pipe so water can reach it.
Pipe bedding — under and around culverts, sewer pipe, and downspout drains so the pipe rests on a stable, draining base.
Retaining wall backfill — relieves hydrostatic pressure behind the wall, dramatically extending wall life.
Driveway top-dress — 1–2 inches over a compacted #53 base for a cleaner look and less dust.
Splash pads under downspouts — keeps the area below the gutter discharge from eroding the lawn.
Decorative borders and walkway base — clean, neat appearance without compacting into a hard surface.

#8 Limestone vs #53 Limestone

The two products solve opposite problems. #53 has fines and is built to compact — that's what supports vehicle traffic. #8 has no fines and is built to drain — that's what moves water away from structures. Use the wrong one and you create the problem you're trying to solve.

A driveway built on #8 alone will shift, rut, and never feel solid. A French drain backfilled with #53 will clog with fines and stop draining within a year or two. The right approach on most projects is to use both: #53 for load-bearing, #8 for drainage and finish.

Need both materials for the same project? We deliver them in the same day — call 317-206-0414 with your dimensions and we'll plan the loads.

Coverage and Tonnage

As a working estimate:

French drain trench, 12 in wide x 18–24 in deep: ~1–1.5 tons per 10 linear feet
Driveway top-dress, 1.5 in deep: ~1 ton per 100 sq ft
Retaining wall backfill, 12 in thick behind wall: ~1.2 tons per 10 sq ft of wall face
Pipe bedding around 4–6 in pipe: ~0.75–1 ton per 10 linear feet of trench

Tell us trench length, depth, and width — or pad area and depth — and we'll calculate exact tonnage on the spot.

Delivery and Service Area

We dispatch #8 limestone from our Danville yard across Hendricks County, Morgan County, and surrounding Central Indiana — Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, Clayton, Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, and nearby. Most orders are next-day; same-day is common for morning calls. For drainage projects we often pair the load with yard drainage solutions, culvert installation, or light excavation so the trench, pipe, and stone all happen in one visit.

For full material options across the region, see our gravel and limestone delivery page, the stone delivery hub, or our #8 stone delivery overview. For larger volumes and contractor loads, see dump truck hauling.

#8 Limestone FAQs

Order #8 Limestone Delivery

Clean drainage stone delivered to your home, jobsite, or drainage project in Central Indiana.

Mann Hauling, Excavation & Land Clearing — #8 Limestone Delivery in Central Indiana.

Phone: 317-206-0414. Veteran owned, owner-operator dump truck service.

Service area: Hendricks County, Morgan County — Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Pittsboro, Mooresville, Martinsville.

Service Service Area

Serving Central Indiana including Danville, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Mooresville, Monrovia, Martinsville, Pittsboro, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, and surrounding communities.

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

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