Home Improvement Cost Calculators

Pick a project to get an itemized cost range: materials, labor, permits, disposal, tax, and a contingency cushion, adjusted for your city. Free, no sign-up, and no contractor sales calls.

Interior projects

Interior

Kitchen Remodel

Cabinets, countertops, plumbing, electrical circuits, and appliance hookups.

Typical cost:$31,000 – $42,500

Interior

Bathroom Remodel

Shower waterproofing, tile, vanity, exhaust fan, and plumbing rough-in.

Typical cost:$16,000 – $22,000

Interior

Flooring

LVP, laminate, or hardwood, with tear-out, subfloor leveling, and trim.

Typical cost:$7,100 – $9,700

Interior

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, prep, and two coats of premium paint.

Typical cost:$4,200 – $5,800

Exterior projects

Exterior

Roof Replacement

Tear-off, shingles or metal, ice and water shield, flashing, and disposal.

Typical cost:$12,000 – $16,000

Exterior

Deck

Wood or composite decking, footings, framing, railings, and stairs.

Typical cost:$13,500 – $18,500

Fence Installation

Pickets, posts set in concrete, gates, and old fence removal.

Typical cost:$5,900 – $8,100

Siding Replacement

Vinyl, fiber cement, or wood siding with tear-off, house wrap, and trim.

Typical cost:$17,500 – $24,000

Window Replacement

Vinyl, fiberglass, or wood-clad windows, installed with trim and disposal.

Typical cost:$9,800 – $13,500

Gutter Installation

Seamless aluminum, vinyl, or copper gutters with downspouts and removal.

Typical cost:$1,400 – $1,900

Concrete Driveway & Patio

Driveways and patios with tear-out, gravel base, rebar, and finishing.

Typical cost:$5,900 – $8,100

Home Systems projects

HVAC Replacement

AC or heat pump, furnace or air handler, line set, thermostat, and permits.

Typical cost:$11,500 – $16,000

Water Heater Replacement

Tank, hybrid heat pump, or tankless, with removal, venting, and code upgrades.

Typical cost:$2,600 – $3,500

Compare project costs at a glance

Project	Typical project	Typical cost	Mid-range per unit	Permit usually needed?
Kitchen Remodel	about 150 sq ft (10′ × 15′)	$31,000 – $42,500	$205 – $285 / sq ft	Usually
Bathroom Remodel	about 55 sq ft (5′ × 11′)	$16,000 – $22,000	$290 – $395 / sq ft	Usually
Roof Replacement	2,200 sq ft of roof (22 squares)	$12,000 – $16,000	$5.35 – $7.34 / sq ft	Usually
Flooring	850 sq ft	$7,100 – $9,700	$8.29 – $11.38 / sq ft	Rarely
Interior Painting	1,800 sq ft of floor	$4,200 – $5,800	$2.36 – $3.23 / sq ft	Rarely
Deck	16′ × 20′ (320 sq ft)	$13,500 – $18,500	$42 – $58 / sq ft	Usually
Fence Installation	180 linear ft	$5,900 – $8,100	$33 – $45 / linear ft	Usually
Siding Replacement	1,800 sq ft of wall	$17,500 – $24,000	$9.80 – $13.44 / sq ft	Usually
Window Replacement	10 windows	$9,800 – $13,500	$985 – $1,350 / window	Usually
HVAC Replacement	3 tons (about 1,500–1,800 sq ft)	$11,500 – $16,000	$3,840 – $5,270 / ton	Usually
Water Heater Replacement	50 gallons	$2,600 – $3,500	—	Usually
Gutter Installation	150 linear ft	$1,400 – $1,900	$9.41 – $12.92 / linear ft	Rarely
Concrete Driveway & Patio	12′ × 50′ (600 sq ft)	$5,900 – $8,100	$9.89 – $13.58 / sq ft	Usually

National-average prices with mid-range finishes, including labor, permits, disposal, tax, and a 10% contingency. See how we calculate costs.

Costs by city

Metro	Kitchen Remodel	Bathroom Remodel	Roof Replacement	Flooring	Window Replacement	HVAC Replacement
Austin, TX	$33,500 – $46,000	$17,500 – $24,000	$13,000 – $17,500	$7,700 – $10,500	$10,500 – $14,500	$12,500 – $17,000
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX	$33,000 – $45,000	$17,000 – $23,000	$12,500 – $17,000	$7,500 – $10,000	$10,500 – $14,000	$12,000 – $16,500
Houston, TX	$32,500 – $44,500	$16,500 – $23,000	$12,500 – $17,000	$7,400 – $10,000	$10,000 – $14,000	$12,000 – $16,500
San Antonio, TX	$31,000 – $42,500	$16,000 – $22,000	$11,500 – $16,000	$7,000 – $9,700	$9,900 – $13,500	$11,500 – $16,000
New York City, NY	$42,500 – $58,500	$22,000 – $30,000	$16,500 – $22,500	$9,700 – $13,500	$13,000 – $18,000	$15,500 – $21,000
Los Angeles, CA	$39,500 – $54,000	$20,500 – $28,000	$15,000 – $21,000	$9,000 – $12,500	$12,500 – $17,000	$14,500 – $19,500
the San Francisco Bay Area, CA	$44,000 – $60,500	$22,500 – $31,000	$17,000 – $23,500	$10,000 – $14,000	$13,500 – $18,500	$15,500 – $21,500
Chicago, IL	$37,000 – $51,000	$19,000 – $26,000	$14,500 – $19,500	$8,500 – $11,500	$11,500 – $16,000	$13,500 – $18,500
Seattle, WA	$39,000 – $53,500	$20,000 – $27,500	$15,000 – $20,500	$8,900 – $12,000	$12,000 – $16,500	$14,000 – $19,500
Denver, CO	$35,500 – $48,500	$18,000 – $25,000	$13,500 – $18,500	$8,100 – $11,000	$11,000 – $15,000	$13,000 – $17,500
Miami, FL	$35,000 – $48,000	$18,000 – $25,000	$13,500 – $18,500	$8,000 – $11,000	$11,000 – $15,500	$13,000 – $18,000
Atlanta, GA	$32,500 – $44,500	$16,500 – $23,000	$12,500 – $17,000	$7,400 – $10,000	$10,500 – $14,000	$12,000 – $16,500
Phoenix, AZ	$32,500 – $44,500	$16,500 – $23,000	$12,500 – $17,000	$7,400 – $10,000	$10,500 – $14,000	$12,000 – $16,500
Boston, MA	$39,500 – $54,500	$20,500 – $28,000	$15,500 – $21,000	$9,100 – $12,500	$12,500 – $17,000	$14,500 – $19,500
Philadelphia, PA	$36,000 – $49,500	$18,500 – $25,500	$14,000 – $19,000	$8,200 – $11,000	$11,500 – $15,500	$13,000 – $18,000
Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN	$35,000 – $48,000	$18,000 – $25,000	$13,500 – $18,500	$8,000 – $11,000	$11,000 – $15,000	$13,000 – $17,500
Raleigh–Durham, NC	$31,000 – $42,500	$16,000 – $22,000	$12,000 – $16,000	$7,000 – $9,700	$9,900 – $13,500	$11,500 – $16,000

Material calculators

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Concrete Calculator

Cubic yards and 40/60/80 lb bags for slabs, patios, and post holes.

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Mulch Calculator

Cubic yards or bags of mulch for any garden bed.

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Gravel Calculator

Tons and cubic yards of gravel, by stone type, for driveways, paths, and bases.

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Square Footage Calculator

Square feet, yards, and meters for rooms and odd shapes.

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Drywall Calculator

Sheets of drywall plus screws, tape, and joint compound for a room.

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Tile Calculator

Tiles and boxes needed for floors, showers, and backsplashes.

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Fence Materials Calculator

Posts, rails, pickets, and concrete bags for a wood fence.

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Common questions

How are these cost ranges calculated?

Each calculator multiplies your project size by material costs and labor hours for each line item, then adjusts for your metro's labor rates, permit costs, and sales tax, and adds a contingency. Read the full methodology.

Why do contractor quotes for the same job differ so much?

Mostly because of scope, not labor rates. A low bid often leaves out permits, demolition, haul-away, or uses small allowances for finishes that come back later as change orders. Our Quote Checker flags these gaps.

How much contingency should I plan for?

About 10% for cosmetic updates in newer homes, and 15–20% for older homes or projects that open up walls, where hidden rot or outdated wiring is common.

Do I need to give my email or phone number?

No. The calculators run in your browser, and we never sell your information to contractors or lead services.