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US Home Project Costs (2026) — Typical Price Ranges
Transparent national ranges for common projects: what moves the price, when to hire, and when repair still beats replacement. Built for budgeting — not for replacing a local bid.
Common cost guides
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Start with the trade. Each category page lists the guides we have actually published.
- Roofing costsReplacement ranges for asphalt and metal roofs, localized repairs, tear-off, roofing squares, flashing, and decking.
- HVAC costsInstalled ranges for heating, cooling, ventilation, ductwork, attic insulation, and related electrical work.
- Plumbing costsPlanning ranges for plumber visits, water heaters, repiping, pumps, wells, septic systems, and sewer replacement.
- Electrical costsPlanning ranges for electrician visits, panels, circuits, EV charging, generators, and residential solar work.
- Kitchen & bath costsKitchen and bathroom remodels, cabinets, counters, showers, flooring, painting, cleaning, and drywall.
- Exterior costsExterior projects including decks, fences, landscaping, drainage, foundations, siding, windows, and doors.
- Appliances costsNational planning ranges for repairing major home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and ovens. Each guide explains typical repair prices, what moves the cost, and when to repair or replace. Use these figures to budget before you call a local technician.
- Foundation costsPlan foundation and structural repair budgets with US national cost ranges for crack repair, pier and beam work, bowing basement walls, sagging floors, waterproofing, and engineer inspections.
- Interior costsNational planning costs for interior projects inside the home: drywall and ceiling repair, water damage restoration, flooring, interior doors, trim, and attic access. Each guide explains typical price ranges, what moves the price, and when to DIY or hire.
- Pest Control costsPlan pest control budgets with US national cost ranges for exterminator visits, termite treatment, bed bugs, rodents, wildlife removal, and mosquito control. Each guide explains typical prices, what moves the cost, and when to DIY or hire a licensed pro.
Ranges you can read, not a lead form
US Home Costs is an editorial site. The number on the page is a national planning band with the assumptions written down, so you can tell a reasonable bid from an outlier before anyone visits the house.
Read the methodology and disclaimerA band, not a bid
Every guide shows a wide national spread and a tighter typical range, and says what those dollars assume.
Drivers, spelled out
Size, access, code upgrades, and material tier are called out so a high quote has a reason you can check.
Dated on purpose
Each guide has a published and updated date. Labor markets move; an undated average does not say when it was true.
Popular cost guides
A selection from 465 published guides. Typical ranges below are the cluster for a common version of the job.
- RoofingHow Much Does a Roof Replacement Cost?A straightforward architectural shingle replacement often clusters around $8,500–$15,000. Price follows house size and roofing squares. Three-tab costs less per square. Metal and tile cost more.Typical planning range $8,500 to $15,000.Typical range
- HVACHow Much Does Furnace Replacement Cost?A common mid-efficiency gas furnace on existing ducts often clusters around $4,000–$6,500. An easy 80% swap costs less. A heat pump, dual fuel, or a hard-to-reach install costs more.Typical planning range $4,000 to $6,500.Typical range
- PlumbingHow Much Does a Water Heater Replacement Cost?A standard 40- to 50-gallon tank swap, gas or electric, often clusters around $1,400–$2,800. A basic electric unit costs less. Tankless, heat-pump models, a move, and tight access cost more.Typical planning range $1,400 to $2,800.Typical range
- Kitchen & bathHow Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?A mid-range remodel of about 200 square feet that keeps the layout often clusters around $30,000–$55,000. A 10×10 kitchen of that same kind often lands around $15,000–$28,000. Moving plumbing or walls costs more.Typical planning range $30,000 to $55,000.Typical range
- Kitchen & bathHow Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?A mid-range bathroom remodel that keeps the layout often clusters around $10,000–$25,000. A cosmetic refresh can be far less, and moving the toilet or shower can double the project.Typical planning range $10,000 to $25,000.Typical range
- HVACHow Much Does Central Air Replacement Cost?Replacing a typical split-system air conditioner, and keeping the ducts, often clusters around $5,500–$9,500. New ducts or a heat-pump conversion cost more.Typical planning range $5,500 to $9,500.Typical range
- ElectricalHow Much Does an Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost?A full 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrade, with the panel staying put, often clusters around $2,000–$4,200. A same-amp swap or a panel-only change costs less. Trenching or a 400-amp service costs more.Typical planning range $2,000 to $4,200.Typical range
- ExteriorHow Much Does Window Replacement Cost?Replacing about 10 standard double-hung vinyl windows often clusters around $6,000–$12,000 installed. A smaller vinyl job costs less. Wood, fiberglass, and full-frame work cost more.Typical planning range $6,000 to $12,000.Typical range
- ExteriorHow Much Does Vinyl Siding Installation Cost?A standard vinyl re-side of a 2,000 sq ft house often clusters around $8,000–$16,000. Price follows siding squares. Builder-grade costs less per square foot. Insulated vinyl and new soffit cost more.Typical planning range $8,000 to $16,000.Typical range