Basic
$45 – $123 per sq ft
3 cm entry-level granite in a common uniform color, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
How Much Does Natural Stone Countertop Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Fabricate and install a natural stone countertop (granite, marble, quartzite or soapstone), including template, edge, cutouts and sealing.
Natural Stone Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $53 to $144 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Natural Stone Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa
$53 – $144
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for natural stone countertop.
National average: $55 – $150 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$53 – $144 per sq ft
3 cm mid-grade granite with more movement, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Premium
$66 – $180 per sq ft
3 cm quartzite with bold veining, polished eased edge, sink and faucet cutouts, sealed
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $23 – $63 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $19 – $53 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $6.20 – $17 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $4.14 – $11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Natural Stone Countertop photo examples
Polished quartzite slab with gray-gold veining for countertops
Photo: Stilfehler · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisWhite marble surface with dark blue-gray veining
Photo: Flat Lay Photos · CC0 · Source
Find a pro to do thisGranite vanity top with white sink and stone-tiled bathroom walls
Photo: PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how natural stone countertop looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Miami style: Miami Modern / Tropical Modern, with an Art Deco revival streak
Miami mixes three local traditions: 1930s Tropical Deco, the 1950s Miami Modern (MiMo) of Morris Lapidus, and today's tropical modern, where clean geometry meets deep overhangs, glass and lush planting. Interiors stay cool and open to the outside, with terrazzo, white plaster, bold color accents and glossy finishes.
Work by Miami designers first, then the styles Miami draws from.
Built fromArt Deco
Contemporary kitchen
Photo: 2112 Design Studio · Profile
Contemporary kitchen
Photo: BEA Interiors Design
Modern kitchen
Photo: AAHA Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Dorling Design Studio · Profile
Modern kitchen: Colorado Springs Historic Kitchen Remodel
Photo: E+E Design Consulting · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Emily Roose Interiors · Profile
Modern kitchen
Photo: Guimar Urbina Interiors · Profile
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($24.75-$67.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($19.25-$52.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.60-$18.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.40-$12.00 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Countertop Installation Cost Guide - The Home Depot, The Home Depot, retrieved Nov 2026
- Kitchen Countertop Cost | American Quartz & Granite, American Quartz & Granite, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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