Mexican Beach Pebble Installation

What This Service Involves

Mexican beach pebble is a premium, silky-smooth stone tumbled by the ocean into rich charcoal, slate, and black tones that deepen when wet. Its polished, uniform appearance gives contemporary Northwest gardens a serene, spa-like quality around fountains, containers, and minimalist beds. The rounded pebbles feel wonderful underfoot and stay handsome year-round, glistening beautifully in our frequent rain. Because it is a designer-grade material, it is best reserved for focal areas where its clean look can shine.

Benefits

Elegant, uniform finish for high-end designs; Deepens to a rich sheen when wet from PNW rain; Smooth stones are pleasant underfoot and on the hand; Ideal accent for fountains, pots, and modern beds; Holds its refined appearance through the wet season

Our Process

1) Shape and grade the feature bed with clean, defined edges; 2) Install landscape fabric to keep pebbles separate from soil; 3) Place a thin leveling base for a smooth, even surface; 4) Spread and hand-arrange the pebbles over the fabric-lined bed for a polished look

What Affects the Cost

Premium cost of imported beach pebble; Size grade and color consistency selected; Square footage and depth of the feature area; Precise edging required for a crisp presentation; Delivery and careful handling of a specialty stone

Best Time of Year

Mexican beach pebble installs in any season, though it looks its dramatic best glistening under our wet Northwest skies right after placement.