Basic
$1.96 – $5.90 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 New York, New York typically costs $2.31 to $6.94 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 New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for landscaping rock.
National average: $2 – $6 per sq ft
$1.96 – $5.90 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level
$2.31 – $6.94 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in one tone about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$2.89 – $8.67 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 | $1 – $2.97 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.87 – $2.65 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.26 – $0.79 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.18 – $0.53 | sq ft |
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local landscaping rock contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.