Basic
$245 – $636 each
Natural-cleft bluestone tread 2 in. thick with rough-split edges, set level in a mortar bed on the riser
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How Much Does Bluestone Step Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
One natural bluestone step: tread set on a prepared base or riser, per step installed.
Bluestone Step in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $288 to $748 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Bluestone Step in Chicago, Illinois
$288 – $748
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for bluestone step.
National average: $250 – $650 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$288 – $748 each
2 in. thermal-finish bluestone tread with sawn edges, set level in mortar on the riser
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$360 – $935 each
2 in. select blue thermal tread with a bullnose front edge, mortar-set level with a slight overhang
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $120 – $314 | each |
| Labor | labor | $114 – $295 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $32 – $83 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $21 – $56 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Bluestone Step photo examples
Bluestone slab landing and step beside a house wall
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($112.00-$293.00 per unit)
- Labor ($88.00-$227.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($30.00-$78.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.00-$52.00 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
- Bluestone Steps & Stair Treads: New England Guide & 2026 Costs, newenglandbluestone.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Bluestone Steps Cost in the United States 2026 - One and Done Prep, One and Done Prep, 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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