Basic
$8.17 – $18 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. handmade Saltillo pavers straight-laid, gray sanded grout, one coat of matte penetrating sealer

Install Mexican Saltillo or terracotta pavers on a patio slab or prepared base, set in thinset or mortar, grouted and sealed.
Mexican Pavers in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $9.61 to $21 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 mexican pavers.
National average: $10 – $22 per sq ft
$8.17 – $18 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. handmade Saltillo pavers straight-laid, gray sanded grout, one coat of matte penetrating sealer
$9.61 – $21 per sq ft
12 x 12 in. handmade Saltillo pavers straight-laid, color-matched sanded grout, two coats of matte penetrating sealer
$12 – $26 per sq ft
Hand-sorted 12 x 12 in. Saltillo pavers laid on the diagonal, color-matched grout, low-sheen topical sealer
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.23 – $9.31 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.50 – $7.70 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $2.48 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.65 | sq ft |
Two handmade Saltillo pavers showing thickness and edge
Photo: mcstandr · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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