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

Photo: Jay@MorphoLA · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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.
Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for limestone paver.
National average: $16 – $26 per sq ft
$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
$15 – $25 per sq ft
1-1/4 in. honed limestone in a French pattern, 6 in. compacted base, sand bed, edging, polymeric sand
$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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.77 – $11 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $5.60 – $9.10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.80 – $2.93 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.20 – $1.96 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local limestone paver contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.