Basic
$204 – $572 each
Single natural flagstone tread about 2 in. thick on a mortared stone riser over compacted gravel, set level and stable
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How Much Does Flagstone Step Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Build one outdoor flagstone step (stone tread and riser on a compacted or mortared base), per step.
Flagstone Step in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $240 to $673 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Flagstone Step in Des Moines, Iowa
$240 – $673
eachPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for flagstone step.
National average: $250 – $700 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$240 – $673 each
2 in. flagstone tread with a natural edge over a stone-faced mortared riser on a compacted gravel base
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$300 – $841 each
Selected single-piece 2 in. flagstone tread with a rock-faced edge on a stone-faced mortared riser over a compacted gravel base
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Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $106 – $296 | each |
| Labor | labor | $87 – $245 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $28 – $79 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $19 – $53 | each |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($113.00-$315.00 per unit)
- Labor ($87.00-$245.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($30.00-$84.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($20.00-$56.00 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
- Citadel Stone: Natural Stone Steps Cost, citadelstone.us, retrieved Nov 2026
- Stones Direct: cost of stone steps, stonesdirect.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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