Basic
$1.16 – $2.79 per sq ft
2.5 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, fastened at framing, laps tied

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Install expanded metal (diamond) lath over sheathing or framing with weather-resistive barrier, ready for scratch coat, materials and labor.
Install Metal Lath in Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $1.37 to $3.28 per sq ft 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 metal lath.
National average: $1.25 – $3 per sq ft
$1.16 – $2.79 per sq ft
2.5 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, fastened at framing, laps tied
$1.37 – $3.28 per sq ft
3.4 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, laps wire-tied, weep screed at the base
$1.71 – $4.10 per sq ft
3.4 lb galvanized self-furring lath over a drainage-mat weather barrier, casing beads and corner aids, weep screed, laps tied
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.56 – $1.36 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.56 – $1.32 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.15 – $0.36 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.10 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Expanded metal diamond lath visible through broken plaster
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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