Basic
$1 – $2.40 per sq ft
2.5 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, fastened at framing, laps tied

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Install expanded metal (diamond) lath over sheathing or framing with weather-resistive barrier, ready for scratch coat, materials and labor.
Install Metal Lath in Virginia Beach, Virginia typically costs $1.18 to $2.83 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 metal lath.
National average: $1.25 – $3 per sq ft
$1 – $2.40 per sq ft
2.5 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, fastened at framing, laps tied
$1.18 – $2.83 per sq ft
3.4 lb galvanized self-furring diamond lath over two layers of building paper, laps wire-tied, weep screed at the base
$1.47 – $3.53 per sq ft
3.4 lb galvanized self-furring lath over a drainage-mat weather barrier, casing beads and corner aids, weep screed, laps tied
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.54 – $1.32 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.39 – $0.93 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.15 – $0.35 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.10 – $0.23 | sq ft |
Expanded metal diamond lath visible through broken plaster
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