Basic
$1.58 – $4.74 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 Charleston, South Carolina typically costs $1.86 to $5.57 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 Charleston are 8.0% lower than the national average for landscaping rock.
National average: $2 – $6 per sq ft
$1.58 – $4.74 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level
$1.86 – $5.57 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in one tone about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$2.32 – $6.96 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 | $0.87 – $2.59 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.60 – $1.83 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.23 – $0.69 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.15 – $0.46 | sq ft |
Material costs in Charleston run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local landscaping rock contractors in Charleston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.