Basic
$391 – $782 each
Square smooth cellular PVC column wrap with simple cap and base trim, mounting blocks, paint-ready finish
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How Much Does Ornamental Column Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
One decorative (non-load-bearing) porch/column wrap supplied and installed (column, mounting blocks, fasteners, labor, paint-ready finish); structural repair extra.
Ornamental Column in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $460 to $920 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Ornamental Column in Chicago, Illinois
$460 – $920
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for ornamental column.
National average: $400 – $800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$460 – $920 each
Tapered square composite column wrap with Craftsman-style cap and base trim, mounting blocks, paint-ready finish
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$575 – $1,151 each
Round fiberglass column with fluted shaft and Tuscan cap and base, mounting hardware, paint-ready finish
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Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $193 – $385 | each |
| Labor | labor | $182 – $364 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $51 – $103 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $34 – $68 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($180.00-$360.00 per unit)
- Labor ($140.00-$280.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($48.00-$96.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($32.00-$64.00 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.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Ornamental Column, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked 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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