Basic
$115 – $282 each
About 1-3 tons of screened masonry sand delivered, spread and raked to an even bedding layer by hand

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One small residential order (about 1-3 tons) of masonry sand delivered and spread/screeded in place as a bedding layer.
Install Masonry Sand in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $135 to $332 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for install masonry sand.
National average: $148 – $363 each
$115 – $282 each
About 1-3 tons of screened masonry sand delivered, spread and raked to an even bedding layer by hand
$135 – $332 each
About 1-3 tons of washed masonry sand delivered, spread and screeded to an even bedding depth
$169 – $415 each
About 1-3 tons of washed, screened masonry sand delivered, spread and screeded to grade on rails, checked for level
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $63 – $154 | each |
| Labor | labor | $45 – $111 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $17 – $41 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $11 – $27 | each |
Screed board drawn across rails over a sand bedding layer
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Find a pro to do thisSmooth screeded sand bed ready for pavers
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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