30 Projects · 20 Metros · Updated July 2026

Know what a renovation actually costs before you call a contractor.

We calculate localized cost ranges for 30 home renovation and repair projects across 20 major U.S. cities, broken down by material, labor, and permit cost — so you can walk into a quote already knowing what fair looks like.

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$127B

Est. annual U.S. home reno spend*

1.45x

Highest-to-lowest metro spread

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30 projects, organized the way you'd plan them

Exterior Interior Outdoor Structural Systems

Interior Kitchen Remodel $15,000 – $65,000 Interior Bathroom Remodel $6,500 – $30,000 Exterior Roof Replacement $6,000 – $30,000 Outdoor Deck Building $4,500 – $22,500 Outdoor Fence Installation $2,250 – $9,000 Exterior Driveway Paving $2,400 – $12,000 Exterior Siding Replacement $8,000 – $28,000 Exterior Window Replacement $6,000 – $21,000 Interior Flooring Installation $3,000 – $18,000 Interior Interior Painting $2,500 – $9,500 Exterior Exterior Painting $2,000 – $8,500 Systems HVAC System Replacement $5,500 – $16,000 Systems Water Heater Replacement $1,200 – $5,500 Systems Solar Panel Installation $13,000 – $32,000 Outdoor Inground Pool Installation $35,000 – $110,000 Interior Basement Finishing $17,500 – $60,000 Interior Garage Conversion $22,000 – $64,000 Interior Epoxy Garage Floor Coating $1,200 – $4,800 Outdoor Tree Removal $300 – $2,500 Exterior Gutter Installation $900 – $2,400 Outdoor Patio Installation $2,500 – $14,000 Systems Attic Insulation $1,500 – $4,500 Systems Electrical Panel Upgrade $1,800 – $5,000 Systems Whole-House Repiping $4,500 – $16,000 Structural Foundation Repair $2,500 – $15,000 Structural Home Addition $40,000 – $180,000 Interior Countertop Installation $1,000 – $6,500 Interior Cabinet Refacing $4,500 – $16,000 Outdoor Retaining Wall Construction $2,000 – $8,000 Systems Sump Pump Installation $750 – $3,200

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Cost of living hits renovation budgets differently in every metro

Our regional cost index ranges from 0.88x in Indianapolis to 1.45x in San Francisco — a project that costs $10,000 nationally can run anywhere from $8,800 to $14,500 depending on where you live.

Guides

Before you sign a contract, read these

Guide DIY vs. Hiring a Contractor: How to Decide 7 min read Guide How to Get Accurate Contractor Quotes 8 min read Guide Home Renovation Financing Options, Compared 8 min read Guide Home Renovation Permits: What You Need to Know 6 min read Guide Does the Season You Renovate In Change the Price? 6 min read Guide 12 Red Flags When Hiring a Contractor 7 min read Guide How to Budget for a Home Renovation 7 min read Guide Understanding Cost-Per-Square-Foot Estimates 6 min read Guide Which Renovations Actually Pay Back at Resale? 7 min read

How we build these estimates

Every figure on this site starts from national average pricing compiled from contractor cost surveys and industry cost reporting, then localized with a regional construction-cost index built from metro-level labor rate and material cost data. Ranges are reviewed and updated periodically. Full detail is in our methodology. *National renovation spend figure is a broad industry estimate cited for context and rounded for readability; it is not used in any per-project calculation on this site.