Home improvement cost guides
What does a new roof, furnace or driveway really cost? Each guide covers typical price ranges, the factors that move a quote up or down, licensing to check and questions to ask before you hire. Ranges are national estimates — always compare written quotes from local pros.
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
All cost guides
- Basement Waterproofing cost guideTypical: $3,000–$12,000 for interior drainage systems
- Bathroom Remodeling cost guideTypical: $12,000–$35,000 for a mid-range full bathroom
- Building a Home cost guideTypical: $150–$400 per square foot
- Cabinets cost guideTypical: $6,000–$30,000 for a typical kitchen set installed
- Carpentry cost guideTypical: $500–$6,000 for most trim, repair and built-in projects
- Carpet Installation cost guideTypical: $1,500–$5,500 for a few rooms (installed with pad)
- Chimney Service cost guideTypical: $200–$4,000 from sweeps to liner and crown repairs
- Concrete Work cost guideTypical: $3,500–$12,000 for a typical driveway or patio
- Countertops cost guideTypical: $2,500–$8,000 for a typical kitchen
- Damage Restoration cost guideTypical: $2,500–$15,000 for typical water damage mitigation
- Deck Building cost guideTypical: $8,000–$30,000 for a typical new deck
- Demolition cost guideTypical: $2,000–$20,000 from interior gut-outs to small structures
- Door Installation cost guideTypical: $500–$3,500 per door installed
- Drain Cleaning cost guideTypical: $150–$600 for typical drain or main line cleaning
- Drywall cost guideTypical: $1,500–$6,000 for a typical room or basement
- Electrical Work cost guideTypical: $200–$2,800 for most service calls to panel upgrades
- Excavating cost guideTypical: $2,000–$15,000 for residential site work
- Fencing cost guideTypical: $3,000–$12,000 for a typical backyard fence
- Flooring cost guideTypical: $3,000–$12,000 for about 500–1,000 sq ft installed
- Foundation Repair cost guideTypical: $3,000–$15,000 for typical stabilization repairs
- Garage Doors cost guideTypical: $200–$4,000 from spring repairs to new doors
- General Contractor cost guideTypical: $20,000–$150,000 for typical residential projects
- Gutters cost guideTypical: $1,200–$4,500 for seamless gutters on a typical home
- Handyman cost guideTypical: $60–$125 per hour (minimums common)
- HVAC cost guideTypical: $5,500–$14,000 for a furnace or central AC replacement
- Insulation cost guideTypical: $1,800–$6,000 for attic insulation and air sealing
- Irrigation cost guideTypical: $3,000–$7,000 for a typical new sprinkler system
- Kitchen Remodeling cost guideTypical: $25,000–$75,000 for a mid-range kitchen remodel
- Landscaping cost guideTypical: $4,000–$25,000 for typical landscape installations
- Lawn Care cost guideTypical: $40–$80 per visit for mowing (programs extra)
- Masonry cost guideTypical: $1,500–$10,000 for repairs to retaining walls and veneer
- Mold Remediation cost guideTypical: $1,500–$6,000 for typical remediation projects
- Painting cost guideTypical: $2,500–$7,500 for a typical house exterior or several interior rooms
- Paving cost guideTypical: $3,500–$10,000 for a typical asphalt driveway
- Pest Control cost guideTypical: $150–$600 for one-time treatments (plans extra)
- Plumbing cost guideTypical: $175–$550 for a typical service call and repair
- Pool cost guideTypical: $35,000–$85,000 for a new in-ground pool
- Radon Mitigation cost guideTypical: $900–$2,500 for a typical mitigation system
- Remodeling cost guideTypical: $15,000–$85,000 for typical room or basement remodels
- Roofing cost guideTypical: $8,500–$24,000 for a typical asphalt shingle replacement
- Septic Service cost guideTypical: $350–$12,000 from routine pumping to system replacement
- Siding cost guideTypical: $9,000–$25,000 for a typical whole-house re-side
- Snow Removal cost guideTypical: $300–$900 per season for a residential driveway
- Solar Panels cost guideTypical: $15,000–$35,000 for a typical residential system before incentives
- Tile Installation cost guideTypical: $1,200–$6,500 for a backsplash to a tiled shower
- Tree Service cost guideTypical: $400–$2,500 per tree for trimming or removal
- Water Heater cost guideTypical: $1,300–$4,500 for replacement installed
- Water Treatment cost guideTypical: $1,000–$4,500 for softeners and whole-home filtration
- Well Drilling cost guideTypical: $6,000–$20,000 for a new residential well
- Window Replacement cost guideTypical: $650–$1,500 per window installed
Cost guides by state
Local licensing, climate and contractor counts for each state we cover.