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How Much Does Install Travertine Coping Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

Set 12x24 in. travertine bullnose pool coping on a mortar bed over the pool beam, stone and labor, per linear foot.

Install Travertine Coping in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $38 to $82 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Install Travertine Coping in Des Moines, Iowa

$38 – $82

per linear ft

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install travertine coping.

National average: $40 – $85 per linear ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $33 – $69 per linear ft

    12x24 in. standard-grade filled ivory travertine bullnose coping 1-1/4 in. thick on a mortar bed over the beam, caulked expansion joint at deck

  • Standard

    $38 – $82 per linear ft

    12x24 in. select-grade ivory travertine bullnose 1-1/4 in. thick, mortar bed over the beam, caulked expansion joint at deck

  • Premium

    $48 – $102 per linear ft

    12x24 in. first-grade ivory travertine bullnose 1-1/4 in. thick, very even color, mortar bed, caulked expansion joint, sealed

Cost Breakdown in Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$17 – $36linear ft
Laborlabor$14 – $30linear ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$4.51 – $9.60linear ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$3.01 – $6.39linear ft
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

Install Travertine Coping photo examples

  • Travertine bullnose coping stone being tapped into place with a rubber mallet

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  • Caulk bead being tooled into the expansion joint between coping and deck

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Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($18.00-$38.25 per linear foot)
  • Labor ($14.00-$29.74 per linear foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($4.80-$10.21 per linear foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($3.20-$6.80 per linear 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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