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Enter your ZIP, pick a job. We’ll show a mid estimate plus a band — U.S. averages until you enter a ZIP. The chart is intentionally simple — something you can screenshot and text to a spouse.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

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