AI material illustrationLimestone Base - City Grade
Priced by quote
Price depends on the exact grade, specification and quantity. Tell us about your project and dispatch will send a firm quote.
Request a quoteCity Base nominal 1 1/2 in. Typical uses: Municipal road base; approved roadway subbase. Verify municipal approval for each project.
Recommended uses & grade selection
Municipal road base; approved roadway subbase.
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Municipal approval must be verified per project. Confirm exact grading, availability and project acceptance with dispatch.
- Can this replace another similar material?
- Not automatically. Size, fines content, composition and handling differ between grades. Match your plans and ask for current specifications before substituting.
General material guidance, not a site-specific grading design or certification. Need source-specific soil data? Request specs before ordering.
Material specifications
- Particle size
- Supplier City Base specification nominal 1 1/2 in
- Bulk density
- 1.55 tons/yd³ (estimate) (3,100 lb/yd³)
- Gradation
- Supplier City Base specification nominal 1 1/2 in
- Compaction
- Follow the approved project moisture, lift thickness and installation specification
- Finished character
- Supplier City Base specification nominal 1 1/2 in
- Specs & test reports
- Municipal approval must be verified per project. Nominal catalog grade only. Request current source-specific test reports; a product name does not certify project compliance.
Typical nominal specifications. Natural materials vary by source, moisture, and production run; confirm critical engineering requirements before ordering.
Typical applications
- Municipal road base
- approved roadway subbase
AI material illustrationDelivery specifications
- Truck capacity
- Hauling and unloading confirmed by quote
- Order minimum
- Confirmed by dispatch
- Recommended access
- 12 ft wide, firm and level
- Overhead clearance
- 14 ft on approach; more at dump point
- Material handling
- Keep the load separate and provide firm, clear delivery access; confirm availability and exact grade.
Keep the dump area clear of people, vehicles, soft ground, septic systems, and overhead utilities. The driver makes the final safe-placement decision on arrival.
Know your material
Build a stable foundation
A practical guide to choosing and planning limestone base - city grade. Match the exact grade to your project; nominal sizes and natural colors can vary between yards.
Size & grading
Supplier City Base specification nominal 1 1/2 in
Surface character
Supplier City Base specification nominal 1 1/2 in
Estimated loose coverage
About 70 sq ft / ton at 3 in
Before compaction, settling or waste.
Where it works
Applications to discuss with your installer: Municipal road base, approved roadway subbase. Confirm source specifications and project approval before use.
When to choose something else
Base with fines is not clean drainage stone. Do not use it as a free-draining trench or decorative finish without checking the design.
Before it arrives
Remove organic matter and soft spots, establish drainage and prepare a firm subgrade. Ask your contractor whether separation fabric is needed.
Placement & installation
Place in controlled lifts and compact at suitable moisture. Lift thickness, compaction effort and finished depth depend on the material and project specification.
Care over time
Keep drainage paths open. Regrade ruts and replenish worn areas; address subgrade or drainage problems before adding another layer.
Confirm with the source
Municipal approval must be verified per project. Exact size and fines content, source test reports where specified, compacted depth and equipment access.
General planning guidance. Supplier specifications, project plans and site conditions determine suitability and installation requirements.
Limestone Base - City Grade delivery questions
- What should I confirm before ordering?
- Municipal approval must be verified per project. Confirm exact grading, availability and project acceptance with dispatch.
- Can this replace another similar material?
- Not automatically. Size, fines content, composition and handling differ between grades. Match your plans and ask for current specifications before substituting.
- What is the minimum Limestone Base - City Grade order?
- Dispatch confirms the minimum quantity and hauling requirements in your quote.
- How much area does Limestone Base - City Grade cover?
- Coverage depends on depth. The estimated bulk density is 1.55 tons per cubic yard; confirm source-specific density for critical work.
- Can Limestone Base - City Grade be delivered in Central Texas?
- Send your delivery address and required quantity to dispatch. Availability, source, handling and the delivered price are confirmed in your quote.