Basic
$0.93 – $2.79 per sq ft
3/8 in. pea gravel in tan about 2 in. deep over standard weed fabric, raked level
How Much Does Landscape Gravel Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
Clear and grade area, lay weed fabric and spread decorative or pea gravel about 2 in. deep, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Landscape Gravel in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.09 to $3.28 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Landscape Gravel in Boston, Massachusetts
$1.09 – $3.28
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for landscape gravel.
National average: $1 – $3 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.09 – $3.28 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in buff about 2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, raked smooth
Premium
$1.36 – $4.10 per sq ft
Washed decorative gravel in a blue-gray blend about 2 in. deep over heavy-duty fabric, base graded and tamped
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.46 – $1.35 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.43 – $1.33 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.12 – $0.36 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.08 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.46-$1.35 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.34-$1.05 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.12-$0.36 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.08-$0.24 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Landscape Gravel, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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