Basic
$18 – $40 per sq ft
Split granite setts about 4 in. thick on 6 in. compacted aggregate base and bedding sand, sand-swept joints, concrete edge restraint

Install a natural stone (cobblestone, granite sett or thick flagstone) driveway over an excavated, compacted aggregate base, materials and labor.
Install Natural Stone Driveway in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $21 to $47 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install natural stone driveway.
National average: $20 – $45 per sq ft
$18 – $40 per sq ft
Split granite setts about 4 in. thick on 6 in. compacted aggregate base and bedding sand, sand-swept joints, concrete edge restraint
$21 – $47 per sq ft
Split granite cobblestones about 4 in. thick on 6 in. compacted aggregate base and bedding sand, polymeric joints, concrete edge restraint
$26 – $59 per sq ft
Sawn-top granite cobbles about 4 in. thick with a contrasting border course on 6 in. compacted aggregate base, polymeric joints, concrete restraint
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.45 – $21 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.28 – $16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.52 – $5.67 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.68 – $3.78 | sq ft |
Connect with local install natural stone driveway contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.