Basic
$222 – $712 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $262 to $837 each 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 river sand.
National average: $250 – $800 each
$222 – $712 each
One load of washed river sand delivered, dumped and spread to an even layer with a skid steer
$262 – $837 each
One load of washed, screened river sand delivered, spread and hand-raked smooth to an even layer
$327 – $1,047 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 | $118 – $378 | each |
| Labor | labor | $92 – $291 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $101 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $67 | each |
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