River Rock Cost 2020
Of all the types of landscaping rock options offered at A&A Materials, what makes river rocks stand out above the rest? Homeowners starting landscaping projects have an assortment of choices, from boulders, all the way down to cinder rock. But, river rocks can be some of the most sough-after rocks for residential purposes. Here is an overview of average river rock cost in 2020.
River Rock Benefits
River rocks serve many purposes for your landscaping needs. The first obvious benefit is the aesthetically pleasing element they provide for your waterway or walkway. These are typically the smoothest rocks one can find on the market today. The river rocks have been smoothed out over decades by the natural rushing water in which they are generally found. River rocks used for landscaping needs are either fresh out of water or have been sitting in dried up beds. Regardless of the former resting spot, these river rocks will deliver sheer beauty to your landscaping project. If you are deciding between either adding mulch or river rocks to your project, the fact that rocks won’t wear away over time unlike mulch should make the decision easy. The shapes and sizes of these rocks are seemingly limitless. Remember, the more rare the color of the river rocks, the more costly it will be.
River Rock Costs
- River rocks cost about $100-$280 per ton.
- Cost per yard can vary a lot, usually going between $130-$910 per cubic yard.
- Per square foot, the rocks can cost between $1.24-$8.64.
- Average costs for typical river rock landscaping projects: $650.
- The high cost could come in at more than $1,000.
- The lowest possible cost for river rock projects could float around $460.
Costs By Type
As stated above, the rarer the color, the heftier the cost. All pricing listed below is per ton.
- Arizona: $150-$200.
- Salt and Pepper: $175-$280.
- Cherokee: $150-$200.
- Colorado: $80-$280.
- Rainbow: $100-$200.
Install Costs
Most landscaping companies in Arizona will likely charge by the hour when installing river rocks in your desired areas. Moving river rocks, especially a large bundle, can be time consuming. Customers should expect fees between $50-$100 per hour for these services. Depending on the load size, manual labor may take up to 8 hours.