Basic
$1.64 – $4.92 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level

Install decorative landscaping rock (gravel, river rock or lava rock) over weed fabric about 2-3 in. deep, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Landscaping Rock in Atlanta, Georgia typically costs $1.93 to $5.79 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 Atlanta are 5.0% lower than the national average for landscaping rock.
National average: $2 – $6 per sq ft
$1.64 – $4.92 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level
$1.93 – $5.79 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in one tone about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$2.41 – $7.24 per sq ft
Select washed river rock in a coordinated tan-gray blend about 3 in. deep over heavy-duty fabric, graded bed
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.91 – $2.70 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.62 – $1.89 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.24 – $0.72 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.16 – $0.48 | sq ft |
Material costs in Atlanta run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local landscaping rock contractors in Atlanta for personalized quotes based on your specific project.