Basic
$399 – $1,436 each
1-1/2 in. thermal-finish bluestone slab in variegated full color, eased edges, set on a mortar bed
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How Much Does Bluestone Hearth Cost in Charlotte, North Carolina?
Supply, fabricate and set one bluestone hearth slab (about 1.5 in thick, cut to size with eased edge) in front of an existing fireplace.
Bluestone Hearth in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $469 to $1,689 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Bluestone Hearth in Charlotte, North Carolina
$469 – $1,689
eachPrices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$469 – $1,689 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$587 – $2,112 each
1-1/2 in. select blue bluestone with smooth honed face, eased edges, set level in mortar, color-enhancing sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Charlotte
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $218 – $786 | each |
| Labor | labor | $154 – $554 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $58 – $210 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $39 – $140 | each |
Prices adjusted for Charlotte local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Charlotte style: Southern transitional with modern accents
Charlotte's new-build market is transitional: classic proportions, neutral palettes, shaker cabinetry and warm wood, with modern accents in lighting and hardware. It is less formal than Atlanta and less coastal than Charleston.
Photos of the styles Charlotte draws from.
Built fromContemporary
Transitional living room
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Allison Babcock Design · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Basil & Tate · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Design Studio Detroit · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Cost Factors in Charlotte, North Carolina
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($225.00-$810.00 per unit)
- Labor ($175.00-$630.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($60.00-$216.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($40.00-$144.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% below avg
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Stone Fireplace Cost in the US: 2026 Price Guide | found.rocks, found.rocks, retrieved Nov 2026
- Fireplace Hearth Stone Slab Cost Guide | Design Transition Studio, Design Transition Studio, retrieved Nov 2026
- How Much Does a Stone Fireplace Hearth Cost? | Premier Stone, Premier Stone, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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