Basic
$195 – $624 each
One load of washed river sand delivered, dumped and spread to an even layer with a skid steer

Deliver and spread one load (about 3-10 cu yd) of washed river sand for a base, play area or leveling job, materials, delivery and spreading labor.
Install River Sand in Birmingham, Alabama typically costs $229 to $734 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Birmingham are 10.0% lower than the national average for install river sand.
National average: $250 – $800 each
$195 – $624 each
One load of washed river sand delivered, dumped and spread to an even layer with a skid steer
$229 – $734 each
One load of washed, screened river sand delivered, spread and hand-raked smooth to an even layer
$287 – $918 each
One load of washed, screened river sand delivered, spread, raked and leveled to grade with light compaction
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $108 – $346 | each |
| Labor | labor | $74 – $235 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $29 – $92 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $61 | each |
Material costs in Birmingham run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local install river sand contractors in Birmingham for personalized quotes based on your specific project.