Basic
$3.90 – $6.72 per sq ft
2x4 studs at 16 in. on center, pressure-treated bottom plate fastened to the slab, top plate to joists, fireblocking as required
How Much Does Frame Basement Walls Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Frame Basement Walls: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Frame Basement Walls in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $4.58 to $7.91 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Frame Basement Walls in Des Moines, Iowa
$4.58 – $7.91
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for frame basement walls.
National average: $4.77 – $8.23 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.58 – $7.91 per sq ft
Straight 2x4 studs at 16 in. on center, treated plate on a foam sill gasket, wall held off the foundation, fireblocking
Premium
$5.73 – $9.89 per sq ft
Selected kiln-dried 2x4 studs at 16 in., treated plate on sill gasket, held off foundation, blocking for shelves and TV mounts
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.02 – $3.48 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.67 – $2.88 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.54 – $0.93 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.36 – $0.62 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.15-$3.70 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.67-$2.88 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($4.77-$8.23 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.77-$8.23 per square foot)
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
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Frame Basement Walls, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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