Basic
$1.90 – $5.71 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 Portland, Oregon typically costs $2.24 to $6.72 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 Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for landscaping rock.
National average: $2 – $6 per sq ft
$1.90 – $5.71 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level
$2.24 – $6.72 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in one tone about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$2.80 – $8.40 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 | $0.96 – $2.84 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.86 – $2.63 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.25 – $0.76 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.17 – $0.50 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local landscaping rock contractors in Portland for personalized quotes based on your specific project.