Basic
$41 – $82 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. edge-grain birch butcher block, eased square edge, templated, sink cutout sealed, food-safe oil finish
How Much Does Wood Countertop Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Supply, fabricate and install a wood/butcher-block countertop (template, cutouts for sink/faucet, sealing, install) per sq ft of counter area.
Wood Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $48 to $96 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Wood Countertop in Des Moines, Iowa
$48 – $96
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for wood countertop.
National average: $50 – $100 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$48 – $96 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. edge-grain hard maple butcher block, rounded edge, sink and faucet cutouts sealed, oil and wax finish
Premium
$60 – $120 per sq ft
1-3/4 in. edge-grain black walnut butcher block, rounded edge, cutouts sealed, durable tung-oil-based finish
Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $21 – $42 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $18 – $35 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $5.64 – $11 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $3.76 – $7.52 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Wood Countertop photo examples
Butcher-block wood countertop with sink in a white kitchen
Photo: HAUS By Emily May · CC BY 2.0 · Source
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Design styles
See how wood 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 ($22.50-$45.00 per square foot)
- Labor ($17.50-$35.00 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($6.00-$12.00 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($4.00-$8.00 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
- 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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