Stone & Gravel
1 1/2" Washed #8 Stone
$63.00 / cu yd
Larger clean washed river rock (gravel) for drainage systems, French drains, and septic fields.
Available by the cubic yard at our Deer Park yard — pickup or dump-truck delivery across the NW Chicago suburbs. Use the coverage calculator to size your order.
Details
Big brother to the ¾" #6. Same washed/rounded character, bigger stones. The larger void space between pieces means higher water flow — use it when a standard French drain would undersize (large catchments, septic fields, heavy downspout runs).
Septic contractors ask for this one specifically; it's the standard in most Illinois municipal specs for leach fields.
Specs
| Size | +/- 1"–1½" |
|---|---|
| Shape | Rounded, washed (fines rinsed out) |
| Composition | Clean washed gravel |
| Color | Mixed gray, blue and tan |
| Weight for 1 cubic yard | 2700 lbs (1.35 tons) |
| Price comparison per ton | $46.67 |
Best for
- Septic leach fields (spec'd by municipality)
- High-flow French drains and curtain drains
- Large-scale drainage for downspouts or site grading
- Base layer under #6 stone for deep drains