Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I SELECT STONE? We can assist in making sure you pick the right stone for your project. Stone comes pre palletized, loaded by weight, or customers can come to the quarry and hand pick their own stone. We have stone piles where you can select specific pieces or colors you are looking for to complete that special stone project. HOW DO I GET THE STONE HOME? Skyline quarry has a full line of vehicles for delivery to the location of your project. Check our delivery service areas. You can also come with your vehicle, we can load bulk materials for you or you can hand select the pieces yourself. We weigh your vehicle before and after loading to determine how much stone is being purchased. HOW TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH STONE TO BUY? You will need to figure out the square footage of the face wall on your project. For example: You are building a stone wall 3’ high by 50’ long. Your facial linear square footage would be 150 square feet. Now you just divide that by the allotted coverage per ton. In this example say you want to use our small flag and small veneer for the stone wall. The coverage you should get is about 10-12 square feet per ton, so you would need approximately 15 ton of Skyline stone. DO I HAVE TO BE HOME FOR MY DELIVERY? No, but we will need specific driving and dumping instructions. Marking the dump area with a tarp, stake, or crate would also be helpful. Also, please be aware: We don’t like to drive over lawns for fear of soft spots and septic tanks, and we also can’t dump near low-lying trees or electrical wires. Check our delivery service areas. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR DELIVERY? We have a tri-axle dump truck that holds up to 16 yards or 22 tons of material. We also have a tri-axle flatbed that can hold up to 21 tons of palletized material that would need to be off-loaded with your own fork lift as we do not carry one with us. For smaller delivers, we have an F-550 mason dump truck that holds 1 to 3 yards or up to 4 tons of material. Check our delivery service areas. HOW MUCH DOES A YARD WEIGH? A yard weighs approximately 2300-2600 pounds depending upon the product. ARE YOU OPEN TO THE PUBLIC? Yes, we are! Our hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm and call for our seasonal Saturday hours. During the winter months you will want to call ahead before coming out in case of inclement weather. HOW MUCH MATERIAL IS ON A PALLET? Our pallets typically weigh approximately 2 tons but it does vary depending upon the material. DO YOU DELIVER ON SATURDAYS? No, as of currently, we only deliver Monday thru Friday 7am to 5pm. WHO CAN YOU RECOMMEND FOR MASONRY WORK? There are many talented masons in central CT, style and skill vary from one to the next. Please call or email us so we can learn more about your project and recommend the mason best suited for your natural stone product needs. ARE THERE ANY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS I WILL NEED TO TAKE WHILE VISITING THE QUARRY? Yes, there are definitely safety precautions. There are NO CHILDREN allowed in the quarry. There is always lots of heavy machinery and it’s best for children to stay at home. Also, there are no opened-toed shoes allowed in the quarry because we want to see everyone go home with all their toes! CAN I RETURN STONE/GRAVEL THAT I END UP NOT USING? Unfortunately, no. We do not accept returns on any of our products. DOES THE MATERIAL COME LOOSE OR PALLETIZED? It all depends on the particular product; cut stone tends to be palletized more often. We do offer both options, but palletized material has additional costs and we do not carry a fork lift with us so it’s our customers’ responsibility to have something to off-load our truck with. DO YOU OFFER ANY POLISHED OR FINISHED STONE? Our stone is a rough, natural stone that does not get finished. Our stone is naturally shaped, snapped on our hydraulic guillotine splitter, or drilled and then “popped” with feathers & wedges (for larger stone only). We do also offer a sawing service for a charge per linear foot. This is helpful if you want your stone to have a perfectly straight edge if it is going to be butting up against another surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Choose The Right Natural Stone For My Project?
At Skyline Quarry, we offer a variety of natural stone, including flagstone, bluestone, wallstone, veneer stone and gravel products. We can assist in making sure you pick the right stone for your project.Customers can:
• Hand-pick stone from our quarry’s stone piles
• Purchase pre-palletized stone for convenience, at an additional cost.
• Buy bulk stone by weight.
How Do I Calculate How Much Stone I Need?
You will need to figure out the square footage of the face wall on your project. To estimate the right amount of wallstone, veneer, or flagstone, follow this formula:
• Measure your project: Multiply the height by the length of your wall or area.
• Now you divide that by the allotted coverage per ton.
• Determine coverage per ton: For example, small flagstone and veneer cover 10-12 sq. ft. per ton.
• Example Calculation: A 3’ high x 50’ long wall = 150 sq. ft. ÷ 10 or 12 sq. ft. per ton = approximately 13-15 tons of stone needed.
Do I Need To Be Home For A Stone Delivery?
No, but clear delivery instructions are required. Please mark the drop-off area with a tarp, stake, or cone. Keep in mind:
• We avoid driving on lawns due to soft spots and septic tanks.
• We cannot dump near low-hanging trees or electrical wires.
• Our trucks need approximately 18’ of clearance with the body raised to dump.
Can I Pick Up Stone Myself?
Yes! You can bring your vehicle to our Connecticut stone quarry, where we:
• Load bulk materials for you, with a loader.
• Allow hand-selection from our stone piles.
• Weigh your vehicle before and after loading to calculate your purchase.
How Do You Sell Your Gravel Products And What Is The Difference Between A Yard Vs A Ton?
We sell our gravel products by the yard.
Stone weight varies by product. A cubic yard of crushed stone typically weighs between 2,300 – 2,600 pounds. A ton of stone weighs 2000 pound, so you get more material in 1 yard vs 1 ton.
Are You Open To The Public?
Yes! We welcome both residential customers and stone masons. Our hours are:
• Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 5 PM
How Much Natural Stone Is On A Pallet?
Most palletized stone weighs about 2 tons, but weight can vary by product.
Lighter pallets can be built upon request.
When Do You Do Deliveries?
We offer stone deliveries Monday – Friday, 7 AM – 5 PM.
Can You Recommend A Stone Mason?
Yes! We work with many skilled stone masons in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Contact us, and we’ll help you find the right mason based on your project’s style and needs.
Do You Offer Stone Delivery In Connecticut, Rhode Island, Or Massachusetts?
Yes! We provide stone delivery across Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts (excluding Martha’s Vineyard). Our delivery options include:
• Tri-axle dump truck – up to 22 tons of bulk building stone or 16 yards of gravel materials.
• Tri-axle flatbed – up to 20 tons of palletized stone (requires customer off-loading)
• F-550 mason dump truck – for smaller loads (1-3 yards, up to 4 tons).
Note: Our flatbed would need to be off-loaded with your own fork lift, we do not come with any machine to offload. You will need a machine that can safely lift and offload up to 2 tons. If your machine cannot lift that much, we can make lighter pallets upon request. Customers can also pick up orders directly from our quarry.
Are There Safety Rules When Visiting Skyline Quarry?
Yes, for your safety:
• No children are allowed outside in the quarry.
• No open-toed shoes
• Beware of heavy machinery operating in the area.
• No climbing the piles.
• Remain in vehicle when being loaded by a machine.
Can I Return Unused Stone Or Gravel?
Unfortunately, we do not accept returns on any stone or gravel purchases.
Do You Offer Polished Or Finished Stone?
No, all our products are natural stone. We offer:
• Raw, naturally shaped stone.
• Guillotine-split stone for clean edges.
• Sawing service (charged per linear foot) for straight edges.
DO YOU OFFER ANY POLISHED OR FINISHED STONE?
Our stone is a rough, natural stone that does not get finished. Our stone is naturally shaped, snapped on our hydraulic guillotine splitter, or drilled and then “popped” with feathers & wedges (for larger stone only). We do also offer a sawing service for a charge per linear foot. This is helpful if you want your stone to have a perfectly straight edge if it is going to be butting up against another surface.