The Ultimate Guide To Home Improvement: 57 Common Project
Costs
Any homeowner knows there’s always something to be done
around the house. Whether it’s updating an outdated appliance or fixing a leaky
faucet, home improvement projects come in all shapes and sizes – and with all
kinds of price tags.
According to Home Advisor's 2016 True Cost Survey, not only
are homeowners completing more maintenance and improvement projects than ever,
they’re also spending more money. In February 2016, the number of homeowners
who reported spending more than $1,000 on small projects had increased 13
percent over the prior 12 months. Homeowners also said they expected to spend a
lot more on major home improvement projects in the future.
So where’s all that money going? Based on national averages,
Home Advisor broke down the costs of 57 common projects in nine categories to
give us an idea. From the least expensive to the most, check how each area of
home improvement adds up so you can be prepared for future projects.
Lawn and Garden
Trim or Remove Trees & Shrubs
Average cost: $666
Sprinkler Repair
Average cost: $227
Mow & Maintain Lawn
Average cost: $160
Remove Leaves
Average cost: $313
Sprinkler System Maintenance
Average cost: $81
Install Sod
Average cost: $1,735
Painting
Paint a Home Exterior
Average cost: $2,594
Paint a Home Interior
Average cost: $1,669
Electrical
Install a Ceiling Fan
Average cost: $242
Install Electrical Wiring
Average cost: $1,285
Hire an Electrician
Average cost: $322
Install Light Fixture
Average cost: $439
Install a Generator
Average cost: $3,225
Doors and Windows
Install Windows
Average cost: $4,759
Replace Window Glass
Average cost: $250
Install Weather Stripping
Average cost: $245
Clean Windows
Average cost: $206
Install a Garage Door
Average cost: $1,063
Repair a Garage Door
Average cost: $213
Install a Door
Average cost: $876
Install a Screen
Average cost: $276
Repair a Door
Average cost: $221
Plumbing
Install Water Heater
Average cost: $943
Install New Plumbing Pipes
Average cost: $1,058
Install a Faucet
Average cost: $242
Repair Clogged Drain
Average cost: $200
Repair Water Heater
Average cost: $501
Install a Sump Pump
Average cost: $1,062
Install a Septic Tank
Average cost: $4,610
Hire a Plumber
Average cost: $299
HVAC
Repair a Boiler
Average cost: $348
Repair a Furnace
Average cost: $268
Install a Furnace
Average cost: $3,921
Clean Ducts & Vents
Average cost: $339
Install an AC Unit
Average cost: $5,234
Repair an AC Unit
Average cost: $315
Roofing
Repair a Roof
Average cost: $676
Install a Roof
Average cost: $6,868
Clean a Roof
Average cost: $410
Install Holiday Lighting
Average cost: $378
Hire a Roof Inspector
Average cost: $223
Landscaping
Repair a Deck
Average cost: $1,422
Seal or Waterproof Deck
Average cost: $798
Install Sprinkler System
Average cost: $2,457
Build a Deck
Average cost: $6,915
Install Landscaping
Average cost: $3,195
Install Patio or Pathway
Average cost: $3,010
Additions and Remodeling
Install a Shower
Average cost: $3,165
Install a Bathtub
Average cost: $2,896
Bathroom Remodel
Average cost: $9,313
Install a Faucet
Average cost: $242
Install Cabinets
Average cost: $4,560
Reface Cabinets
Average cost: $6,688
Install Countertops
Average cost: $2,667
Refinish Cabinets
Average cost: $2,564
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Kitchen Remodel
Average cost: $20,474
Install Flooring
Average cost: $2,852
