Mason Sand for Patios in Bishop, CA

California Rock Supply handles gravel and aggregate delivery in Bishop, CA for two kinds of buyers: contractors building patios and drives, and homeowners finishing a yard. Both end up asking for the same thing, Class 2 base, because it is the standard California base material under pavers, slabs and driveways.

Bishop sits in Inyo County on sandy, gravelly ground that drains fast, so the base and bedding you choose matter more than the surface you see.

Ground and Conditions in Bishop

A patio or paver walk that fails early usually fails because the base under it was too thin or not compacted. Owens Valley soils are mostly sandy and gravelly alluvial fan material, which drains quickly but moves under load when it is loose.

That means bedding sand alone will not hold a paver. You need a compacted Class 2 base first, then a thin, even bedding layer on top. On old lake bed and flood plain ground, where silty clay drains slowly, water sits in the base and softens it.

Winter storms and late-summer thunderstorms drop rain in short, intense bursts here. Water pours off bare rock and steep slopes into washes, so flatwork near a wash needs a drainage layer and a way for water to leave. Wind also moves fine sand on bare, disturbed ground, so cover exposed areas as you work.

Timing matters too. Summer heat and late-summer storms limit the working window on the valley floor, and winter nights often drop below freezing. Frost depth is set by the local building department, so check with them before you set footings.

Materials for Bishop Projects

For patios, walkways and flatwork, the sequence is base, bedding, then surface. Start with Class 2 Base, also called Class II base rock or Class 2 aggregate base. It compacts hard and stays put under pavers, slabs and Stone Screenings paths.

Where you want a recycled option, processed reclaimed concrete or asphalt works the same way in the base. Caltrans allows that material in aggregate base, so it is a real choice, not a shortcut.

Above the base, Mason Sand is the bedding layer for brick, block and paver joints. It packs smooth and even, which is what keeps a paver surface flat instead of rocking. Washed Sand does the leveling and bedding work under slabs and is also called concrete sand.

For a firm, fine path or patio surface over a compacted base, Stone Screenings, or DG, packs tight and holds. Walkway Gravel gives a finer, walkable surface where you want loose stone instead.

Drainage is the other half of a patio job. Drain Rock and 3/4" Drain Rock are clean stone with no fines, so water moves through them. Use them in French drains, drywells and behind retaining walls.

Delivery to Bishop and the Surrounding Area

You order online and pick your quantity by the ton or by the yard. If you are not sure how much a patio, drive or raised bed needs, size the load with the calculator before you check out.

At checkout you choose a delivery date, and a dump truck brings the material to your site. Bulk loads need a spot the truck can reach and drop, so think about where the pile should land before it arrives.

California Rock Supply delivers across Inyo County, including Big Pine, Lone Pine, Independence and Death Valley.

Size Your Load, Then Place Your Order

Start with the calculator to work out the quantity your patio, drive or drainage job needs. Then pick your material, choose a delivery date, and California Rock Supply will bring the load to your site in Bishop. Place your order online when you are ready.