Basic
$1.94 – $5.84 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 Seattle, Washington typically costs $2.29 to $6.87 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 Seattle are 19.0% higher than the national average for landscaping rock.
National average: $2 – $6 per sq ft
$1.94 – $5.84 per sq ft
Pea gravel in a stock tan about 2 in. deep over light-duty weed fabric, raked level
$2.29 – $6.87 per sq ft
Crushed decorative stone in one tone about 2-1/2 in. deep over contractor-grade fabric, bed edges cut clean
$2.86 – $8.59 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 | $0.95 – $2.81 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.81 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.25 – $0.75 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.17 – $0.50 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Seattle run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local landscaping rock contractors in Seattle for personalized quotes based on your specific project.