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Install Concrete Reinforcement cost in Des Moines

How Much Does Install Concrete Reinforcement Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

Place and tie steel reinforcement (rebar grid or welded wire mesh) in a residential concrete slab, including chairs/ties, materials and labor, per sq ft of slab area.

Install Concrete Reinforcement in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $0.48 to $1.44 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Install Concrete Reinforcement in Des Moines, Iowa

$0.48 – $1.44

per sq ft

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install concrete reinforcement.

National average: $0.50 – $1.50 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $0.41 – $1.23 per sq ft

    6x6 welded wire mesh in flat sheets, lapped one full square at seams, set on chairs so it sits mid-slab, tied at laps

  • Standard

    $0.48 – $1.44 per sq ft

    #3 rebar grid at about 18 in. on center each way on plastic chairs, tied at intersections, kept clear of forms

  • Premium

    $0.60 – $1.80 per sq ft

    #4 rebar grid at about 12-16 in. on center each way on chairs, tied at every intersection, extra bars at edges and corners

Cost Breakdown in Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.22 – $0.64sq ft
Laborlabor$0.17 – $0.52sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.06 – $0.17sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.04 – $0.11sq ft
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.23-$0.68 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.17-$0.52 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.06-$0.18 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.04-$0.12 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.

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