Basic
$49 – $127 per linear ft
Box beam built from resawn reclaimed oak boards, lightly wire-brushed, clear matte finish, screwed to blocking on the ceiling
How Much Does Reclaimed Oak Beam Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install reclaimed oak ceiling beams (solid or box beam) with mounting hardware and finish, priced per linear foot of beam.
Reclaimed Oak Beam in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $58 to $150 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Reclaimed Oak Beam in Chicago, Illinois
$58 – $150
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for reclaimed oak beam.
National average: $50 – $130 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$58 – $150 per linear ft
Box beam wrapped in reclaimed oak with original saw marks and patina, mitered corners, clear matte finish, hidden mounting
Premium
$72 – $187 per linear ft
Box beam faced with hand-hewn reclaimed oak showing adze marks and old peg holes, tight mitered corners, hidden mounting, oil finish
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $24 – $63 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $23 – $59 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.42 – $17 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.28 – $11 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($22.50-$58.50 per linear foot)
- Labor ($17.50-$45.50 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.00-$15.60 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.00-$10.40 per linear 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
- What's the Cost of Reclaimed Wood Beams? E.T. Moore, etmoore.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Reclaimed Wood Cost: Beams, Flooring, Box Beams, Three Ten Timber, threetentimber.com, 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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