Home repair cost index 2026
24 jobsUpdated 21 trades
Typical low, typical and high prices for 24 common home repair jobs across 21 trades (2026). Each range names its basis and the month it was checked.
Typical home repair prices: United States (USD)
National ranges. Your price depends on size, materials, access and permits.
| Job | Trade | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | Roofers | $7,500 | $10,000 | $14,000 | Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof) | October 2026 |
| Roof repair | Roofers | $395 | $1,174 | $1,968 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| Water heater replacement | Plumbers | $882 | $1,348 | $1,826 | Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| AC replacement | HVAC contractors | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | HVAC contractors | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| Electrical panel upgrade | Electricians | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| Interior painting | Painters | $965 | $2,022 | $3,089 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $2 to $6 per sq ft of floor area) | October 2026 |
| Exterior painting | Painters | $1,819 | $3,178 | $4,551 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
| Kitchen remodel | Kitchen remodelers | $14,592 | $26,988 | $41,617 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | Bathroom remodelers | $6,651 | $12,153 | $17,660 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels | October 2026 |
| Hardwood floor installation | Flooring contractors | $2,469 | $4,723 | $7,034 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $6 to $25 per sq ft installed) | October 2026 |
| Fence installation | Fence contractors | $1,860 | $3,276 | $4,844 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported installs (about $23 per linear foot on average) | October 2026 |
| Deck building | Deck builders | $4,338 | $8,321 | $12,653 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects | October 2026 |
| Siding replacement | Siding contractors | $5,559 | $11,588 | $17,727 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported projects | October 2026 |
| Window replacement | Window installers | $3,436 | $7,348 | $11,838 | Per project (several windows): typical range of customer-reported projects | October 2026 |
| Gutter installation | Gutter installers | $600 | $3,200 | $5,800 | Per house: a typical 2,000 sq ft home (about 200 linear feet of gutter) | October 2026 |
| Attic insulation | Insulation contractors | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | Per attic: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $1 to $3 per sq ft) | October 2026 |
| Solar panel installation | Solar installers | $27,526 | $31,135 | $33,869 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives | October 2026 |
| Garage door repair | Garage door repair companies | $155 | $265 | $379 | Per repair visit: typical range of customer-reported repairs | October 2026 |
| Foundation repair | Foundation repair companies | $2,225 | $5,174 | $8,133 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported repairs | October 2026 |
| Tree removal | Tree services | $200 | $750 | $2,000 | Per tree: typical range of customer-reported removals | October 2026 |
| Water damage restoration | Water damage restoration companies | $1,383 | $3,868 | $6,369 | Per job: typical range of customer-reported restorations | October 2026 |
| Concrete driveway | Concrete contractors | $2,700 | $6,400 | $14,500 | Per driveway: typical range of customer-reported projects (about $8 to $20 per sq ft) | October 2026 |
| Drywall repair | Drywall contractors | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs | October 2026 |
Typical ranges by state
Regionally adjusted where a documented cost index exists. Other states use national ranges and are not shown.
| State | Roof replacement | AC replacement | Water heater replacement | Electrical panel upgrade | Kitchen remodel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $6,100–$11,390 | — | — | — | $13,860–$39,530 |
| Alaska | $8,560–$15,990 | — | — | — | $15,240–$43,470 |
| Arizona | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| Arkansas | $6,380–$11,910 | — | — | — | $13,720–$39,140 |
| California | $8,560–$15,990 | — | — | — | $15,240–$43,470 |
| Colorado | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| Connecticut | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| Delaware | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| District of Columbia | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Florida | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Georgia | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Hawaii | $8,560–$15,990 | — | — | — | $15,240–$43,470 |
| Idaho | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| Illinois | $6,880–$12,850 | — | — | — | $13,850–$39,490 |
| Indiana | $6,880–$12,850 | — | — | — | $13,850–$39,490 |
| Iowa | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Kansas | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Kentucky | $6,100–$11,390 | — | — | — | $13,860–$39,530 |
| Louisiana | $6,380–$11,910 | — | — | — | $13,720–$39,140 |
| Maine | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| Maryland | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Massachusetts | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| Michigan | $6,880–$12,850 | — | — | — | $13,850–$39,490 |
| Minnesota | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Mississippi | $6,100–$11,390 | — | — | — | $13,860–$39,530 |
| Missouri | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Montana | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| Nebraska | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Nevada | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| New Hampshire | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| New Jersey | $8,750–$16,340 | — | — | — | $16,000–$45,640 |
| New Mexico | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| New York | $8,750–$16,340 | — | — | — | $16,000–$45,640 |
| North Carolina | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| North Dakota | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Ohio | $6,880–$12,850 | — | — | — | $13,850–$39,490 |
| Oklahoma | $6,380–$11,910 | — | — | — | $13,720–$39,140 |
| Oregon | $8,560–$15,990 | — | — | — | $15,240–$43,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $8,750–$16,340 | — | — | — | $16,000–$45,640 |
| Rhode Island | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| South Carolina | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| South Dakota | $7,220–$13,480 | — | — | — | $14,300–$40,770 |
| Tennessee | $6,100–$11,390 | — | — | — | $13,860–$39,530 |
| Texas | $6,380–$11,910 | — | — | — | $13,720–$39,140 |
| Utah | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
| Vermont | $8,400–$15,680 | — | — | — | $14,840–$42,320 |
| Virginia | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Washington | $8,560–$15,990 | — | — | — | $15,240–$43,470 |
| West Virginia | $7,590–$14,170 | — | — | — | $14,650–$41,780 |
| Wisconsin | $6,880–$12,850 | — | — | — | $13,850–$39,490 |
| Wyoming | $6,700–$12,510 | — | — | — | $14,610–$41,660 |
Method and basis
- Each range is a typical low, typical and high price for one job, not a quote.
- Bases used: Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof); Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs; Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs; Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs; Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs; Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs.
- Ranges were checked between October 2026 and October 2026.
- City cost pages show local ranges and the businesses that do the work.
Cite this report: ContractorsRanked, “Home Repair Cost Index 2026”, https://www.contractorsranked.com/reports/home-repair-cost-index-2026, data as of October 21, 2026.
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