Basic
$233 – $651 each
Natural flagstone tread about 2-3 in. thick on a compacted gravel base with a stacked stone riser, dry-set, leveled and pitched to drain

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Build one outdoor flagstone step (stone tread and riser on a compacted or mortared base), per step.
Install Flagstone Step in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $274 to $766 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for install flagstone step.
National average: $250 – $700 each
$233 – $651 each
Natural flagstone tread about 2-3 in. thick on a compacted gravel base with a stacked stone riser, dry-set, leveled and pitched to drain
$274 – $766 each
Flagstone tread about 2-3 in. thick on compacted gravel, fitted stone riser, tread pitched slightly forward to drain
$342 – $958 each
Select flagstone tread about 2-3 in. thick with a chiseled front edge, mortared onto a stone riser base, pitched to drain
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $112 – $315 | each |
| Labor | labor | $112 – $311 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $30 – $84 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $20 – $56 | each |
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install flagstone step contractors in Boston for personalized quotes based on your specific project.