Rock Installation in Hastings

His Workmanship matches residential homeowners with service providers who offer rock installation. You arrange for the rock delivery and the crew will spread the rock around your property. Rates start at $120 per hour for 2 landscapers. New customers can read Ephesians 2:1-10 to receive a $20 discount. Details are on the final step of the contact form.

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Are you getting 12 tons of rock delivered? Does the thought of breaking your back installing all that rock give you nightmares? Don’t worry. You can sit back and relax while the crew from His Workmanship breaks their backs for you! These young and strong landscapers know the most efficient way to install landscape rock. It usually takes around 1 hour for 2 workers to install 2 cubic yards of standard size river rock.
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His Workmanship coordinates landscaping help in Hastings

Our service providers have your landscaping project taken care of anywhere in Hastings. Check out the map below to view our service area in Hastings. The yard waste is disposed Hastings City Public Works which is off Progress Drive and south of 10th St East. Additional debris can be dumped at Cottage Grove Compost Site which is off Glendenning Road.

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1. Get a free estimate in just a couple minutes

Select the services that best align with your needs and describe the details of your project to help us get a better idea of the scope of work. Feel free to upload pictures so your crew can visualize your specific needs.

2. Receive great customer support along the way

Our staff guarantees a reply to all emails within 24 hours. Once you get scheduled, you'll get a confirmation email with your service provider names as well as a text notification 1 hour before your project starts.

3. Relax while we speedily complete your project

Equipment in hand, your crew will arrive a few minutes early so they can collaborate with you about the work that needs to be done. Once they finish, you can pay the total bill directly to the crew leader. It's as simple as that!

Hear what a customer says

“I heard about His Workmanship through a google search online and I’m so thankful that I did. Eric was quick to respond to my emails and got me on the schedule right away. I had a huge landscape project that ended up taking well over 100 hours of labor. Each of the crews showed up on time and worked very hard shoveling river rock. I would highly recommend His Workmanship.” – Candy
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Everyone showed up on time, very polite and helpful. Would definitely hire again.
Excellent work. Very reliable guys and pleasure to deal with. Would recommend them any time. Planning to hire them again for additional scope of work.
Love the upfront pricing, great communication, great thorough service! We will definitely use services again and recommend to others!
I called this crew one afternoon and the next day they were here in full force. Everyone was professional and all my expectations were met. They spread 200 yards of mulch for our property in 90 degree weather. This crew is full of hard working rock stars!
This team was a great help with our landscaping project and we look forward to having them back!
His Workmanship was the best decision! When I started searching for a company to do a smaller clean up for both front and back yard, I couldn't find many options that prices were affordable. His Workmanship had great communication, organization and affordability. I can't say enough good things about this company. Drew and Jacob did such an amazing job on getting on top of things exactly like we needed. Friendly, fast service, I will definitely recommend to others, and use them again for the next project!
The two young men came on time and worked hard. They had to dig out small trees and lots of weeds and get their roots too. They had a quick lunch and were nice to talk to.
Excellent service! My yard looks wonderful after they pulled all the weeds in my yard. Would highly recommend!
The crew arrived early. I showed them the areas where I wanted them to work, and they started. Both workers were courteous and efficient. I highly recommend His Workmanship for your landscaping needs.
I live in a condo and I am an elderly disabled woman unable to take care of a small garden for which I am responsible. I reached out to Eric at His Workmanship and received an immediate response. We discussed my particular needs (weeding), fees, and availability. All communication was quick. The two young men who arrived, Willem and Zach, were on time, polite, respectful and most of all, kind. They did an excellent job of clearing the area of weeds, cleared the area from all debri, and asked my preferences on things. I would definitely recommended using this service. I was very impressed not only with the EXCELLENT quality of work, but also their work ethic and attitude.
His Workmanship is my new go to crew, Tobin, Chris, Danny and Eli, did a great job, and were all very nice young men. Thank you for the awesome job!
Super impressed with the swiftness and quality of their work!! They did a stellar job removing the dead bushes and unearthing the living landscaping bushes from the jungle of weeds left by the previous owner of our new house. It looks absolutely amazing!! Will definitely hire them again for any future projects that arise.
Fantastic! highly recommend!!
They did an incredible job!!! We had SO many weeds that it seemed overwhelming. I’m so glad We gave the company a try!
I hired His Workmanship to clear out some seriously overgrown weeds and brush in my yard, and they did an amazing job. Fast, thorough, and left everything looking clean and tidy. Communication was great from start to finish. Highly recommend if you need yard cleanup or weed removal!
Hard working. On time. More than met expectations. Monique
Jared and Jaran were careful, conscientious, respectful and skilled. They did everything we needed to make our yard beautiful. We can't wait to welcome them back!
Highly recommend! Efficient, polite, and highly quality.
The crew arrived on time and were courteous and focused on the task at hand which was to trench 2 new gutter downspouts each 25 feet into the yard including installation of catchment reservoirs for leaves and roof shingle sand and rain pop up emitters. They were careful in removing and reinstalling the sod and back filling the soil packing it down densely making sure the pitch of the drains stayed proper and stable. There was very little refuse soil that needed to be hauled way. In the end, the yard did not look disturbed post installation. The only criticism about the job was trying to use Zelle for payment. Even though we have used it before, when the bill is >$1000 the bank puts a hold on the transfer and you have to call them to verify the transaction and this process is very slow from their end. It took 45 minutes using the Zelle call system and we ended up giving a personal check instead. Zelle is not worth our precious time and it would be better if His Workmsnship would readily accept personal checks or credit cards. Other than this we were very pleased with the work done
Quick response time and scheduling. Very satisfied with thorough work of team and would recommend to anyone who needs help fast! Our yard looks amazing!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Some rock installation companies charge by the cubic yard and others charge by the hour. It generally takes 1 person 1 hour to install 1 cubic yard of rock. Hourly rates tend to be $50 – $70 per hour per laborer. So if, for example, you need 10 cubic yards of rock spread, then it’ll probably cost between $550 – $650. As for calculations, 1 cubic yard = 1.15 tons and 1 cubic yard = 27 square feet.
River rock is the most popular choice for landscape rock around houses and it also happens to be one of the cheapest options too. River rock is usually priced at anywhere between $60 – $80 per yard. Crushed granite and pea gravel are on the lower price end too, but they are not nearly as common.
Most residential properties have river rock that is 3/4 inch to 1 1/2 inches. River rock is smooth, polished, medium-sized and adds a decorative aspect to garden beds. Pea gravel is the smallest option coming in at only 3/8 inches. Given the tiny size, pea gravel is a great choice for a playground or pathway. Crushed granite is a good selection if you have hilly terrain since it drains very well and will prevent puddling.

If you’re installing a different kind of rock than you already have in place, you will need to remove the old rock before laying new rock. While it may be tempting to just put new rock over old rock, this would be a mistake. The reason is because landscape rock that’s too deep will spill over into your grass. Also, if there is foot traffic on the rocks, the walking may cause the older layer of rocks to be exposed and this would look bad.

Start by clearing the rocks of any leaves or branches. If you have landscape fabric underneath the rock, then you won’t need to replace that unless it is in very bad condition. You should be left with an area that only has a weed barrier laid down and pinned to the ground. Then you’ll be ready to install stones.

You will need a shovel to scoop up the rocks and a wheelbarrow to relocate the rocks to areas that need it. Since rocks are heavy, you should only fill the wheelbarrow up about halfway full. Dump the wheelbarrow of rocks in separate areas so there are multiple rock piles. Then use a metal rake to spread out the rock evenly.

You generally want to have a layer of rock that is roughly 2 inches thick. If you have less than that, the fabric will get exposed in some parts. If you have more than that, the rock may spill over the edging and into the grass. That said, when you order the landscape rock from a local supplier, you should err on the side of getting too much because it’s better to have rock too thick than too thin.

You should ask for a ballpark estimate on the total cost for your stone installation project. Be ready to share about how many tons of rock you ordered and how far the rock pile is from the landscape beds. Ask the rock installation service how long they’ve been doing it and what their process is like. Google their company name to make sure they have good reviews online. Click here to get a free estimate on rock installation from His Workmanship.

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His Workmanship is a Christian company

The mission of His Workmanship is to glorify God by displaying the gospel through speedy communication and quick scheduling. We are an online booking agency which facilitates the provision of labor services by matching Christian college providers with homeowners.

Hear what a provider says

My name is Mike and this is my eighth summer since joining the His Workmanship network. I’ve been good friends with the owner ever since our college days. Our relationship has grown over the years and I felt very respected throughout the whole process. I can work when I want to work and I can take off however many days I need to rest. I would highly recommend for college students to get connected with the team at His Workmanship.

Fun facts about Hastings

The name “Hastings” was drawn out of a hat from suggestions placed in it by several of the original founders. Hastings has Minnesota’s second-oldest surviving county courthouse. Also, Fasbender Clinic, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is a city landmark. Two sites of interest are Ramsey Mill Ruins and Vermillion Falls Park. The Mississippi is a major thoroughfare for barges, which are helped upstream by Lock and Dam No. 2 in northwest Hastings. There are several access points to the Mississippi for private watercraft. Learn more about Hastings schools, utilities and parks.
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