Basic
$408 – $1,470 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 Des Moines, Iowa?
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 Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $481 to $1,730 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 Des Moines, Iowa
$481 – $1,730
eachPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$481 – $1,730 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$601 – $2,162 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 Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $212 – $761 | each |
| Labor | labor | $175 – $630 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $56 – $203 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $38 – $135 | each |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built fromContemporaryArt Deco
Modern living room
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Modern living room
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Contemporary bedroom: Teens Room
Photo: Casa Velasquez Interiors · Profile
Transitional living room
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Modern living room
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Fika Design Group · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Lagom Interior Design · Profile
Modern living room
Photo: Leili Design Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
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 costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines 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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