Basic
$426 – $1,535 each
1-1/2 in. thermal-finish bluestone slab in variegated full color, eased edges, set on a mortar bed
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How Much Does Bluestone Hearth Cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Supply, fabricate and set one bluestone hearth slab (about 1.5 in thick, cut to size with eased edge) in front of an existing fireplace.
Bluestone Hearth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $502 to $1,805 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Bluestone Hearth in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$502 – $1,805
eachPrices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$502 – $1,805 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$627 – $2,257 each
1-1/2 in. select blue bluestone with smooth honed face, eased edges, set level in mortar, color-enhancing sealer
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Cost Breakdown in Milwaukee
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $212 – $761 | each |
| Labor | labor | $196 – $706 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $56 – $203 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $38 – $135 | each |
Prices adjusted for Milwaukee local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Milwaukee style: Industrial and traditional
Milwaukee's Third Ward lofts and historic bungalows drive two local looks: industrial conversion with brick and timber, and traditional with warm wood and period detail. Craft and salvage are valued.
Photos of the styles Milwaukee draws from.
Built fromIndustrial
Industrial living room
Photo: Concetti
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alexandra Peck Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Alison Giese Interiors · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Angela Rennie Design · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Archetype Design Studio · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional living room
Photo: Christine Markatos Design · Profile
Cost Factors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($225.00-$810.00 per unit)
- Labor ($175.00-$630.00 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($60.00-$216.00 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($40.00-$144.00 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% above avg
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Stone Fireplace Cost in the US: 2026 Price Guide | found.rocks, found.rocks, retrieved Nov 2026
- Fireplace Hearth Stone Slab Cost Guide | Design Transition Studio, Design Transition Studio, retrieved Nov 2026
- How Much Does a Stone Fireplace Hearth Cost? | Premier Stone, Premier Stone, 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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