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What home improvement projects cost in 2026

Typical national price ranges for common home repairs and remodels, what drives the number, and how to get a fair written estimate.

Updated 2026-09-20

These are national ballparks, not quotes. Real prices follow local labor rates, material costs and the condition of your home, so the only number that matters is a written estimate after an on-site walk-through.

Repairs and small jobs

Handyman work runs about $150 to $1,500 per visit (often $60–$125 an hour). Plumbing and electrical repairs typically land $150 to $4,000 depending on whether it's a fix or a bigger job like a repipe, panel upgrade or generator. Appliance repairs are usually $100 to $600.

Systems

HVAC ranges from a service call to $12,000+ for a full system or heat-pump replacement with ductwork. A roof replacement runs $8,000 to $30,000 depending on material, pitch, size and tear-off.

Remodels

A bathroom remodel is typically $8,000 to $25,000; a kitchen $15,000 to $50,000; and a whole-home renovation $40,000 to $200,000, driven by size, structural work, finishes and the age of the home.

Exterior and outdoor

Siding runs $8,000 to $30,000, windows and doors $5,000 to $25,000, a deck $6,000 to $30,000, and a paver patio or screen enclosure $4,000 to $25,000.

See the cost table on each service page for that trade's range, and always compare two or three written bids for the same scope.

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