No guesses and no single magic number. Here is exactly where our cost ranges come from and how to use them.
We read published contractor price lists, supplier prices for materials, government labor statistics and industry cost reports for each project.
We break every project into labor, materials, permits and extras, so you can see where the money goes.
Labor rates and permit fees change by state and city. Each guide explains how much more or less to expect where you live.
We give a low, typical and high price, and list what pushes a job to each end.
Prices move with materials and labor markets. Every guide shows its "last checked" date.
Bigger, taller or hard-to-reach jobs take more labor.
Basic, mid-range and premium materials can double the total.
Labor costs differ a lot across the USA.
Old wiring, rot or code upgrades add to the bill.
Use them to plan your budget and judge quotes. Always get at least three written quotes from licensed, insured local contractors before you hire.