Basic
$433 – $1,559 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania typically costs $510 to $1,834 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$510 – $1,834
eachPrices in Philadelphia are 4.0% higher than the national average for bluestone hearth.
National average: $500 – $1,800 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$510 – $1,834 each
1-1/2 in. select blue thermal bluestone, eased edges, set level in mortar, sealed
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$637 – $2,293 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 Philadelphia
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $218 – $786 | each |
| Labor | labor | $194 – $699 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $58 – $210 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $39 – $140 | each |
Prices adjusted for Philadelphia local market conditions.
Design styles
See how bluestone hearth looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Philadelphia style: Rowhouse traditional and industrial loft
Philadelphia's rowhouses and Trinity homes favor traditional detail in small footprints, while converted warehouses in Fishtown and Olde Richmond go industrial: brick, steel, exposed structure and open plan.
Photos of the styles Philadelphia draws from.
Built fromIndustrial
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
Traditional living room
Cost Factors in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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 costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs11.0% above avg
Labor costs in Philadelphia 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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