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How Much Does Limestone Paver Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

Install dry-laid natural limestone pavers for a patio or walkway over compacted gravel base and sand bed with edging and joint fill, per sq ft.

Limestone Paver in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $15 to $25 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Limestone Paver in Des Moines, Iowa

$15 – $25

per sq ft

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for limestone paver.

National average: $16 – $26 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $13 – $21 per sq ft

    1-1/4 in. tumbled limestone pavers in standard sizes, running pattern, 6 in. compacted base, sand bed, edging, sand joints

  • Standard

    $15 – $25 per sq ft

    1-1/4 in. honed limestone in a French pattern, 6 in. compacted base, sand bed, edging, polymeric sand

  • Premium

    $19 – $31 per sq ft

    Select-grade 1-1/4 in. honed limestone in a French pattern with a cut-stone border, 6 in. base, edging, polymeric sand, sealed

Cost Breakdown in Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$6.77 – $11sq ft
Laborlabor$5.60 – $9.10sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$1.80 – $2.93sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$1.20 – $1.96sq ft
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($7.20-$11.70 per square foot)
  • Labor ($5.60-$9.10 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($16-$26 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($16-$26 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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