Basic
$15 – $33 per sq ft
Manufactured thin stone in a river-rock profile, grouted joints, over lath and scratch coat

Supply and install thin stone veneer (manufactured or natural) on walls, materials and labor per sq ft of wall area.
Thin Stone Veneer in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $17 to $38 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 thin stone veneer.
National average: $18 – $40 per sq ft
$15 – $33 per sq ft
Manufactured thin stone in a river-rock profile, grouted joints, over lath and scratch coat
$17 – $38 per sq ft
Manufactured thin ledgestone with tight joints and matching corner pieces, over lath and scratch coat
$22 – $48 per sq ft
Natural thin split-face stone in an ashlar pattern with natural corner pieces and tight joints, over lath and scratch coat
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $7.61 – $17 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.30 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.03 – $4.51 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.35 – $3.01 | sq ft |
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local thin stone veneer contractors in Des Moines for personalized quotes based on your specific project.