Basic
$489 – $1,760 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 Chicago, Illinois?
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 Chicago, Illinois typically costs $575 to $2,071 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 Chicago, Illinois
$575 – $2,071
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$575 – $2,071 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$719 – $2,589 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 Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $241 – $867 | each |
| Labor | labor | $228 – $819 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $64 – $231 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $43 – $154 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Chicago style: Greystone traditional and industrial loft
Chicago's housing stock sets the style: greystones and two-flats call for traditional millwork, while converted lofts in Bucktown and the West Loop call for exposed brick, steel and open plan. Prairie School detail and mid-century bungalows are the third reference.
Photos of the styles Chicago draws from.
Built fromIndustrial
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Christine Markatos Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
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 costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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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