Basic
$200 – $641 each
One load of washed river sand delivered, dumped and spread to an even layer with a skid steer

Deliver and spread one load (about 3-10 cu yd) of washed river sand for a base, play area or leveling job, materials, delivery and spreading labor.
Install River Sand in Virginia Beach, Virginia typically costs $235 to $754 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Virginia Beach are 7.0% lower than the national average for install river sand.
National average: $250 – $800 each
$200 – $641 each
One load of washed river sand delivered, dumped and spread to an even layer with a skid steer
$235 – $754 each
One load of washed, screened river sand delivered, spread and hand-raked smooth to an even layer
$294 – $942 each
One load of washed, screened river sand delivered, spread, raked and leveled to grade with light compaction
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $109 – $349 | each |
| Labor | labor | $78 – $249 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $29 – $93 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $62 | each |
Material costs in Virginia Beach run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local install river sand contractors in Virginia Beach for personalized quotes based on your specific project.