Basic
$6.53 – $18 per sq ft
4 in. slab on a compacted base, single integral color, one stamp pattern, one coat of clear acrylic sealer

New stamped (patterned and colored) concrete slab for a patio, walkway or driveway, poured, stamped and sealed, priced per square foot.
Stamped Concrete in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $7.69 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 stamped concrete.
National average: $8 – $22 per sq ft
$6.53 – $18 per sq ft
4 in. slab on a compacted base, single integral color, one stamp pattern, one coat of clear acrylic sealer
$7.69 – $21 per sq ft
4 in. slab with fiber mesh, integral base color plus contrasting release-powder antiquing, two coats of acrylic sealer
$9.61 – $26 per sq ft
4 in. reinforced slab, two-tone color with stained accents, contrasting stamped border band, two coats of sealer with slip additive
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.38 – $9.31 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.80 – $7.70 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.90 – $2.48 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.60 – $1.65 | sq ft |

Stamped concrete patio with raised border beside a stone outdoor fireplace
Photo: Deccon Concrete Restoration · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

Close view of stamped concrete in a tile pattern with acid stain coloring
Photo: Seminar attendees · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source

Stamped concrete patio with dark border under a covered porch
Photo: Texas_Custom_Patios · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Source

Red-brown stamped concrete patio in a slate-tile pattern beside a lawn
Photo: Decorative Concrete Kingdom · CC BY 2.0 · Source
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local stamped concrete contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.