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What home improvement projects cost in 2026

National installed planning ranges for 52 common projects — small, typical, and large job sizes — computed from the same line-item engines behind our calculators (materials, labor, equipment, permits, and contractor markup), calibrated to BLS wage data and public cost guides.

By Martin Lashgari, Ph.D., P.E., PMP · Last reviewed July 2026

How to read this table

Every figure is a national planning range, not a bid — the low and high are summed independently from real line items, so the band reflects material grade, regional labor, and scope variation. Your ZIP code can move any number 10–35% either way; click through to a calculator to price your exact size, material, and region, and to sanity-check a contractor quote against the band. Figures were last derived on 2026-07-30 from the live calculator data. For the headline findings — median project cost, the labor-vs-materials split, category medians, and regional variation — see the 2026 Home Improvement Cost Index, plus the methodology and sources.

Outdoor & Landscaping

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
Concrete SlabTypical project$5,090 – $8,271$2,077 – $2,982$20,194 – $32,204
Gravel10x20 river-rock bed$2,162 – $3,718$808 – $1,415$7,468 – $12,839
Mulch3 tree rings (4 ft each)$582 – $996$302 – $523$2,322 – $3,839
Paver Patio12x16 brick patio$5,218 – $9,000$2,019 – $3,391$16,884 – $29,589
Asphalt DrivewayResurface double (24x24)$4,173 – $7,341$678 – $1,233$14,844 – $26,082
Fence150 lf aluminum decorative$8,892 – $15,488$6,143 – $10,661$33,630 – $58,629
Deck12x16 PT family deck$8,984 – $15,427$4,231 – $7,101$36,408 – $60,780
Porch16x12 covered porch$13,499 – $26,352$2,172 – $3,897$25,530 – $49,754
SidewalkNew 4 ft x 40 ft walk$1,658 – $3,086$1,474 – $2,436$2,313 – $5,050
In-Ground PoolLap pool — full$97,627 – $171,092$56,837 – $103,471$247,030 – $432,735
Retaining WallMedium block (4 ft x 40 lf)$12,177 – $21,417$6,125 – $10,561$33,994 – $60,133
Sprinkler / IrrigationDrip garden (3 zones)$4,297 – $7,470$4,047 – $7,031$11,976 – $20,952
Tree RemovalStorm-damage emergency$2,928 – $5,004$1,816 – $3,054$5,930 – $10,483
Storage ShedPre-built vinyl (10x12)$7,715 – $13,459$2,637 – $4,380$21,147 – $36,074
Concrete DrivewaySingle long$7,089 – $11,481$3,268 – $5,188$16,647 – $27,586

Exterior Envelope

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
RoofingTypical 2000 sf arch reroof$14,049 – $20,019$10,881 – $15,779$36,414 – $53,737
Siding2000 sf Hardie re-side$27,215 – $44,634$8,919 – $14,709$38,768 – $63,649
Window Replacement5 vinyl - kitchen reno$6,655 – $11,604$1,718 – $2,618$17,768 – $30,084
Garage DoorDouble insulated steel$4,657 – $7,987$1,349 – $1,820$9,599 – $16,797
Gutters1-story 120 LF (typical ranch)$2,667 – $4,386$829 – $898$11,557 – $20,187
SkylightReplace existing skylight$3,307 – $5,780$1,801 – $3,180$6,319 – $10,980
Chimney RepairCap + crown repair$2,523 – $4,160$506 – $660$11,799 – $20,160
Entry DoorSteel swap (basic)$2,311 – $3,815$1,584 – $2,220$10,622 – $18,462

Interior Finishes

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
Drywall16x16 living room$3,201 – $5,171$1,828 – $2,891$6,382 – $10,451
Interior Paint8x10 bathroom$1,714 – $2,770$937 – $1,155$7,085 – $11,912
Flooring12x12 LVP bedroom$2,319 – $3,851$1,943 – $3,186$27,299 – $47,270
Insulation800 sf walls fiberglass batt$2,856 – $4,820$2,322 – $3,864$5,488 – $9,569
StaircaseRefinish 13-step run$1,516 – $2,420$1,501 – $2,425$8,690 – $15,090
Carpet InstallationTwo bedrooms$2,470 – $4,315$1,176 – $1,965$7,020 – $12,431
Hardwood Floor RefinishingFloor + stairs$3,994 – $6,668$1,572 – $2,559$10,663 – $17,864

Mechanical & Energy

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
HVAC ReplacementCombo 3-ton mid SEER (typical)$9,345 – $16,638$5,677 – $9,837$13,591 – $23,932
Water HeaterGas tank swap (50 gal)$3,430 – $5,946$2,689 – $4,646$7,098 – $12,419
Solar Panels6 kW off-grid (cabin)$29,322 – $51,373$10,885 – $19,076$37,954 – $66,971
Electrical Panel Upgrade100A to 200A upgrade$7,268 – $12,804$2,848 – $5,050$9,445 – $17,010
Septic System4 BR chamber field$16,335 – $28,353$13,191 – $22,858$21,713 – $38,337
Sump PumpTypical project$2,763 – $4,776$2,318 – $3,996$5,363 – $9,337
FireplaceGas insert (existing masonry)$8,086 – $14,141$7,859 – $13,781$16,624 – $28,910
EV ChargerSmart 48A hardwired$4,245 – $7,315$2,697 – $4,657$5,987 – $10,323
Standby Generator14kW standby NG (typical)$12,327 – $21,404$3,980 – $7,024$22,384 – $39,061
Sewer Line ReplacementTypical open-trench$8,858 – $16,327$5,074 – $9,216$18,707 – $35,105
Mini-Split / Ductless HVACTwo zones$8,330 – $13,670$5,290 – $8,834$11,227 – $18,158
Tankless Water HeaterGas tankless swap (like-for-like)$4,495 – $7,488$3,866 – $6,645$5,397 – $8,898
Mold RemediationFlooded room$4,556 – $8,045$1,975 – $3,355$98,319 – $180,221
Crawl Space EncapsulationStandard encapsulation$12,011 – $20,014$9,081 – $15,090$26,991 – $45,678
Radon MitigationSlab-on-grade$2,584 – $4,359$2,253 – $3,950$3,211 – $5,588

Kitchen & Bath

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
CountertopsTypical project$5,809 – $10,007$1,553 – $2,438$9,596 – $16,821
Tile (Bath / Backsplash / Shower)Kitchen floor$2,929 – $5,202$1,672 – $2,999$7,155 – $12,850

Whole-Room Remodels

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
Bathroom Remodel3-piece full bath (50 sf)$14,866 – $25,710$4,820 – $8,360$28,116 – $48,725
Kitchen RemodelMid-range L+island (150 sf)$41,199 – $71,779$19,087 – $33,345$83,627 – $146,660

Structural & Water

ProjectTypical scopeTypical installed rangeSmall jobLarge jobIn category
Foundation RepairBowed walls - 4 anchors$15,022 – $26,801$4,231 – $7,388$22,084 – $39,203
Basement WaterproofingExterior excavation + membrane (40 LF)$12,465 – $21,300$9,099 – $15,585$15,418 – $26,688
Pole Barn / Post-FrameWorkshop$63,024 – $102,033$36,201 – $58,764$272,179 – $435,093

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