Cost of Slate Chips

January 2013

Do you need to know the range of average installed costs for Slate Chips in your zip code? Do you need an independent, 2013 cost breakdown of Slate Chips material and installation costs?

The Homewyse Slate Chips cost estimator provides up to date pricing information for your area. Enter your zip code, the size of your project below and click "Update". The table below summarizes the average 2013 cost to install Slate Chips in your area for good, better and custom quality work.

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Slate Chips - Pricing and Installation Cost Notes

Slate Chips installation costs are commonly quoted from a standard rate and can be estimated by the service professional with inspecting the job site.
The homewyse cost estimates includes all typical costs for moving the slate chips from the delivery point and uniformly distributing the slate chips over the specific area.
Higher priced Slate Chips may include features such as more uniform slate chip color and sizing; site delivery.
The homewyse installation cost estimate does not include costs for excavation, demolition and removal of existing paving or hardscape.
Cost ranges account for variations in contractor skill, job location and seasonal contractor wage rates.

Slate Chips Costs	zip code	square feet
	Basic	Better	Best
Slate Chips - Material Prices	$188 - $214	$210 - $240	$236 - $262
Slate Chips - Installation Cost	$100 - $153	$146 - $194	$186 - $248
Slate Chips - Total	$288 - $367	$356 - $433	$422 - $509
Slate Chips - Total Average Cost per square foot	$1.09	$1.32	$1.55