Basic
$1.95 – $4.29 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched

Install 4 inch vinyl or rubber cove base with adhesive along walls, per linear ft.
Cove Base in Birmingham, Alabama typically costs $2.29 to $5.05 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Birmingham are 10.0% lower than the national average for cove base.
National average: $2.50 – $5.50 per linear ft
$1.95 – $4.29 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched
$2.29 – $5.05 per linear ft
4 in. thermoplastic rubber cove base, scribed to the floor, outside corners wrapped, inside corners mitered
$2.87 – $6.31 per linear ft
4 in. thermoset rubber cove base, heavier gauge, scribed, wrapped outside corners, color-matched caulk at the top edge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.08 – $2.36 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.74 – $1.63 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.29 – $0.63 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.19 – $0.42 | linear ft |
Material costs in Birmingham run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local cove base contractors in Birmingham for personalized quotes based on your specific project.