Cost to Install Landscape Boulders

April 2025

In April 2025 the estimated cost to Install Landscape Boulders starts at $240 - $466 per ton. Use our Cost Calculator for cost estimate examples customized to the location, size and options of your project.

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Homewyse uses the Unit Cost Method for up-to-date example estimates and custom estimates created with Homewyse Lists. The Unit Cost Method promotes clear communication, sets realistic expectations between the customer and service professional - and results in mutual trust, fair pricing and high customer satisfaction.

Cost to Install Landscape Boulders - Notes and General Information

This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in readily serviceable conditions by qualified professionals, using popular, IN STOCK products, materials and supplies available at home improvement retailers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique conditions, requirements, labor options and material choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page, work with schedule difficulty, work during periods of local labor shortages, and work using master craftsman, premium materials, custom built products, project supervision may result in HIGHER COSTS!

This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for itemized assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.

The example estimate includes:

• Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
• Costs to prepare the worksite for Landscape Boulder Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
• Labor setup time and mobilization time typical of local, small Landscape Boulder Installation jobs.

The example estimate does NOT include:

• Costs for any work or materials not specifically mentioned on this page.
• Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surface finishes (including molding) and fixtures, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing any systems into compliance with current building codes.
• Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, radon, etc.).
• General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the Landscape Boulder Installation. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
• Sales tax on materials and supplies.
• Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

References - Landscape Boulder Installation

• Product and Supplies Data: Lowes Landscaping Products and Supplies Lowes , Apr 2025, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Home Depot Landscaping Products and Supplies Home Depot, Apr 2025, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Menards Landscaping Products and Supplies Menards, Apr 2025, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Cascade Supply Lumber Cascade Supply, Apr 2025, Website
• Product and Supplies Data: Green Home Remodel | Landscape Materials Seattle Public Utilities, Aug 2010, Staff
• Product and Supplies Data: The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 9: Site Work U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Apr 2025, Editorial Staff
• Outdoor Projects 1 2 3 Homer, TLC, Mar 2003, Editorial Staff, ISBN 696206730
• Labor Wages and Costs: Building a Unit-Price System Journal of Light Construction, Apr 2025, George Weissgerber
• Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 2025, Staff
• Employer Costs for Employee Compensation US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Apr 2025, Staff
• Project Spending Data: Harvard University JCHS Homeowner Expenditures Harvard University, Apr 2025, Website

Landscape Boulder Installation Budget Management

This infographic highlights some of the decisions and job specific issues that could impact the actual cost of Landscape Boulder Installation - if applicable to your job.

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