Basic
$1.22 – $3.91 per sq ft
Open-weave jute mesh rolled down the slope, edges overlapped, held with wire staples about every 3 ft
How Much Does Install Erosion Control Mesh Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Erosion control blanket or jute mesh installed on a residential slope, per sq ft.
Install Erosion Control Mesh in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $1.44 to $4.60 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Erosion Control Mesh in Chicago, Illinois
$1.44 – $4.60
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for install erosion control mesh.
National average: $1.25 – $4 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$1.44 – $4.60 per sq ft
Single-net straw blanket rolled downslope, overlapped shingle-style, top edge trenched, staples on a closer pattern
Premium
$1.80 – $5.75 per sq ft
Double-net straw and coconut blanket for steeper slopes, top anchor trench, tight staple pattern, overlaps stapled
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.60 – $1.93 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.57 – $1.82 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.16 – $0.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.11 – $0.34 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.56-$1.80 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.44-$1.40 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.15-$0.48 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.32 per square foot)
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
- Erosion control blanket | Unit Rate AI, Unit Rate AI, retrieved Nov 2026
- Use of Hydromulch & RECPs for Slope Stabilization | NC DEQ, NC DEQ, 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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