Basic
$2.84 – $6.62 per sq ft
2-3 in. mixed tan-gray river rock spread about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked even

River rock landscape bed supplied and installed (2-3" stone at ~2-3" depth including labor); landscape fabric, edging and grading vary by job.
Landscape River Rock in Anchorage, Alaska typically costs $3.34 to $7.78 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Anchorage are 13.0% higher than the national average for landscape river rock.
National average: $3 – $7 per sq ft
$2.84 – $6.62 per sq ft
2-3 in. mixed tan-gray river rock spread about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked even
$3.34 – $7.78 per sq ft
2-3 in. washed river rock in a blended color about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$4.17 – $9.73 per sq ft
2-3 in. select washed river rock in a matched color blend about 3 in. deep over heavy fabric, bed edges cut clean
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.44 – $3.37 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.25 – $2.92 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.39 – $0.90 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.26 – $0.60 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Anchorage run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local landscape river rock contractors in Anchorage for personalized quotes based on your specific project.