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$60 – $128 per sq ft
Natural-cleft bluestone treads 2 in. thick with sawn edges and cleft risers, set in mortar on the prepared base
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Install natural bluestone treads and risers on a prepared concrete or compacted base, per square foot of step surface.
Install Bluestone Steps in Virginia Beach, Virginia typically costs $71 to $151 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 Virginia Beach are 7.0% lower than the national average for install bluestone steps.
National average: $75 – $160 per sq ft
$60 – $128 per sq ft
Natural-cleft bluestone treads 2 in. thick with sawn edges and cleft risers, set in mortar on the prepared base
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Find a pro to do this$71 – $151 per sq ft
Thermal-finish 2-in. bluestone treads with sawn edges, thermal-finish risers, set in mortar with tight joints
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Find a pro to do this$88 – $188 per sq ft
Thermal-finish 2-in. bluestone treads with a bullnose front edge and slight overhang, matching risers, set in mortar
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Find a pro to do this| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $33 – $70 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $23 – $50 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $8.73 – $19 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $5.82 – $12 | sq ft |
Bluestone landing and treads at the base of a house entry step
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Find a pro to do thisWeathered stone steps with a rough stone retaining wall climbing a garden slope
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Virginia Beach run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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