Basic
$2.58 – $6.02 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 Detroit, Michigan typically costs $3.03 to $7.08 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 Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for landscape river rock.
National average: $3 – $7 per sq ft
$2.58 – $6.02 per sq ft
2-3 in. mixed tan-gray river rock spread about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked even
$3.03 – $7.08 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
$3.79 – $8.85 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 | $1.34 – $3.12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.10 – $2.57 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.36 – $0.83 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.24 – $0.55 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local landscape river rock contractors in Detroit for personalized quotes based on your specific project.