Basic
$419 – $1,508 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 Columbus, Ohio?
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 Columbus, Ohio typically costs $493 to $1,774 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 Columbus, Ohio
$493 – $1,774
eachPrices in Columbus are in line with the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$493 – $1,774 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$616 – $2,217 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 Columbus
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $212 – $761 | each |
| Labor | labor | $187 – $674 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $56 – $203 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $38 – $135 | each |
Prices adjusted for Columbus local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Columbus style: Transitional with mid-century pockets
Columbus is a transitional market with a real mid-century pocket in its 1950s and 60s suburbs. New builds favor warm neutrals and clean-lined cabinetry rather than period detail.
Photos of the styles Columbus draws from.
Built fromContemporary
Transitional living room
Photo: 615interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Allison Babcock Design · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Assure Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
Photo: Basil & Tate · Profile
Transitional living room
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Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Honeycomb Interiors · Profile
Mid-Century Modern living room
Photo: Lucy Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Columbus, Ohio
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 costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs in Columbus 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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