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A stepping-stone path can be one of the most cost-effective ways to establish a connection between areas in your yard. I just finished up a 24-foot-long path connecting my driveway to my deck. As a DIY project, the cost to install the stepping-stone path was just the materials: thirteen 20″ x 20″ paver stones and six bags of sand totaling $125.
If this is a project you want to take on at your own home, check out the video on our YouTube channel that documents the process along with a few tips to help you save time.
Install a Stepping-Stone Path: Tips for Hiring a Professional
If you prefer to entrust the installation of your stepping-stone path to a professional, your best bet is to go with a landscaper or (even better) someone that focuses on hardscapes. I would not recommend hiring a general handyman for a job like this. For a better finished product, using someone who has experience with this type of project would be a smart move.
Stepping-Stone Path: How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Professional?
To follow are some tables that should help you estimate the costs and time needed to complete your own stepping-stone path, whether you choose to hire a professional or do it yourself.
Total Cost Estimates for Hiring A Professional to Install a Stepping-Stone Path
The columns of the table are broken into 25-foot, 50-foot, and 100-foot lengths. The rows correspond to the priceyness of the labor market where you live.
For example, I live in a town of about 200,000 people in Illinois, which would be a mid-price market with regard to labor costs. If you live in a small town, you’ll probably be in a low-price market for labor. If you live in a big urban center such as LA, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, or any of the surrounding suburbs, costs of labor will almost certainly be in the high-price bracket.
This table reflects the total cost of having a professional install a stepping-stone path (labor and materials).
| Total Cost | 25-Foot Path | 50-Foot Path | 100-Foot Path |
| Low-Price Markets | $375 | $650 | $1000 |
| Mid-Price Markets | $500 | $850 | $1,250 |
| High-Price Markets | $625 | $1,250 | $1,500 |
The following tables break out the costs of materials and labor, as well as the time needed to complete the project.
Cost of Materials
Regarding the cost of materials, my estimates are for the simplest of stepping stones. Each stepping stone costs about $7 for a 20″ x 20″ paver. if you are wanting nicer materials such as natural stone you will need to substantially increase the cost of materials.
| Cost of Materials | |
| 25-Foot Path | $125 |
| 50-Foot Path | $250 |
| 100-Foot Path | $500 |
Cost of Labor
The estimate of labor costs includes travel time for your professional to pick up the materials and also haul away the discarded sod and dirt created by this project so it isn’t sitting in a pile in your yard after everything is completed.
| Cost of Labor (Per Hour) | |
| Low-Price Markets | $50 |
| Mid-Price Markets | $75 |
| High-Price Markets | $100 |
Time to Complete the Job (includes picking up and hauling away materials)
| Time Needed | |
| 25-Foot Path | 5 Hours |
| 50-Foot Path | 8 Hours |
| 100-Foot Path | 10 Hours |
An Easy Way to Find a Professional to Install Your Stepping-Stone Path
Ready to get your stepping-stone project started? Click the button below, type in your zip code, and start reviewing local professionals that will get your stepping-stone path knocked out in no time!
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