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How Much Does Outdoor Fireplace Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

Build or install an outdoor fireplace (prefab or masonry, wood or gas) on a prepared base, including labor and basic site prep.

Outdoor Fireplace in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $1,922 to $7,690 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Outdoor Fireplace in Des Moines, Iowa

$1,922 – $7,690

each

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for outdoor fireplace.

National average: $2,000 – $8,000 each

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1,634 – $6,537 each

    Prefab block fireplace kit with smooth stucco finish, firebrick-lined firebox, chimney with cap, stucco-finished hearth

  • Standard

    $1,922 – $7,690 each

    Prefab fireplace kit faced in manufactured stone veneer, firebrick firebox, chimney with cap, matching stone hearth

  • Premium

    $2,403 – $9,613 each

    Prefab fireplace core faced in natural fieldstone veneer, firebrick firebox, chimney with cap, stone hearth with a thick stone cap

Cost Breakdown in Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$846 – $3,396each
Laborlabor$700 – $2,839each
Supplies & Othersupplies$226 – $873each
Equipment & Disposalequipment$150 – $582each
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($900.00-$3,613.00 per unit)
  • Labor ($700.00-$2,839.00 per unit)
  • Supplies & Other ($240.00-$929.00 per unit)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($160.00-$619.00 per unit)

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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How we price this

BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Outdoor Fireplace, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.

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