Basic
$8,169 – $19,604 per project
Condensing gas boiler near 92% AFUE, two zones, fin-tube baseboard with standard steel covers, new supply and return piping
Whole-house hydronic heat: new boiler plus baseboard or radiators for a typical 1,500-2,500 sq ft home, installed.
Hydronic Heating System in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $9,610 to $23,064 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for hydronic heating system.
National average: $10,000 – $24,000 per project
$8,169 – $19,604 per project
Condensing gas boiler near 92% AFUE, two zones, fin-tube baseboard with standard steel covers, new supply and return piping
$9,610 – $23,064 per project
Condensing gas boiler near 95% AFUE with outdoor reset, two zones, fin-tube baseboard with sturdier covers, new piping
$12,013 – $28,830 per project
Fully modulating condensing boiler near 96% AFUE, outdoor reset, two zones, ECM circulators, heavy-gauge baseboard covers
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4,230 – $10,152 | job |
| Labor | labor | $3,500 – $8,400 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1,128 – $2,707 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $752 – $1,805 | job |
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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