Basic
$57 – $98 per sq ft
3 cm gray-green soapstone with light veining, eased edge, sink cutout, mineral oil finish
How Much Does Soapstone Countertop Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Soapstone slab countertop fabricated and installed, priced per square foot of counter surface.
Soapstone Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $67 to $115 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Soapstone Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa
$67 – $115
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for soapstone countertop.
National average: $70 – $120 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$67 – $115 per sq ft
3 cm select darker soapstone with soft veining, eased edge, sink cutout, seams matched, oiled
Premium
$84 – $144 per sq ft
3 cm select dense charcoal soapstone with bold white veining, beveled edge, sink cutout, vein-matched seams, oiled
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $30 – $51 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $25 – $42 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $7.90 – $14 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.26 – $9.02 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Design styles
See how soapstone 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 ($31.50-$54.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($24.50-$42.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($70-$120 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($70-$120 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
- Forbes Home: Pros and cons of soapstone countertops, Forbes Home, retrieved Nov 2026
- SmartStones: Soapstone price guide, smartstones.us, 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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