Basic
$1.02 – $3.27 per sq ft
Open-weave jute mesh rolled down the slope, edges overlapped, held with wire staples about every 3 ft

Erosion control blanket or jute mesh installed on a residential slope, per sq ft.
Install Erosion Control Mesh in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $1.20 to $3.84 per sq ft 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 install erosion control mesh.
National average: $1.25 – $4 per sq ft
$1.02 – $3.27 per sq ft
Open-weave jute mesh rolled down the slope, edges overlapped, held with wire staples about every 3 ft
$1.20 – $3.84 per sq ft
Single-net straw blanket rolled downslope, overlapped shingle-style, top edge trenched, staples on a closer pattern
$1.50 – $4.81 per sq ft
Double-net straw and coconut blanket for steeper slopes, top anchor trench, tight staple pattern, overlaps stapled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.53 – $1.69 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.44 – $1.40 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.14 – $0.45 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.09 – $0.30 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local install erosion control mesh contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.