Job guides

Home repair job cost guides

84 projects with the same boring sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 wages, cited materials bands where we have shelf checks, and published hours. Each guide spells out the mid math (hours × wage × markup + materials) before you run your ZIP on the calculator.

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

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HVAC

• Central AC Replacement · AC replacement
• Furnace Replacement · Furnace replacement
• Heat Pump Installation · Heat pump install
• Thermostat Installation (programmable / smart) · Thermostat install
• HVAC Tune-Up (seasonal service) · HVAC tune-up
• Air Duct Cleaning (standard residential) · Duct cleaning

Plumbing

• Water Heater Replacement · Water heater replacement
• Toilet Installation · Toilet install
• Kitchen Faucet Replacement · Kitchen faucet
• Pipe Repair · Pipe repair
• Drain Cleaning · Drain cleaning
• Sump Pump Replacement · Sump pump
• Sewer Line / Main Drain Repair · Sewer line repair
• Tankless Water Heater Installation · Tankless water heater
• Garbage Disposal Replacement · Disposal replace
• Shower Faucet / Trim Replacement · Shower faucet
• Water Heater Flush & Anode Check · Water heater flush
• Water Softener Installation · Water softener install
• Bathroom Faucet Replacement · Bathroom faucet replacement

Roofing

• Roof Replacement · Roof replacement
• Roof Repair · Roof repair
• Gutter Installation · Gutter install

Electrical

• Electrical Panel Upgrade · Panel upgrade
• Outlet / Receptacle Installation · Outlet install
• Ceiling Fan Installation · Ceiling fan
• New Branch Circuit Installation · New circuit
• EV Charger Circuit Installation · EV charger circuit
• Smoke / CO Detector Installation (multi-unit) · Smoke & CO detectors
• Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation · Bath exhaust fan
• Manual Transfer Switch Install (portable generator) · Transfer switch install
• Standby Generator Install (air-cooled whole-house) · Standby generator install
• Video Doorbell Installation · Video doorbell install
• Ceiling Light Fixture Installation · Light fixture install
• Dimmer Switch Installation · Dimmer switch install
• GFCI Outlet Installation · GFCI outlet install

Appliances

• Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement · OTR microwave replace
• Microwave Repair · Microwave repair
• Dishwasher Replacement · Dishwasher replace
• Dishwasher Repair · Dishwasher repair
• Electric Range Replacement · Electric range replace
• Gas Range Replacement · Gas range replace
• Electric Cooktop Replacement · Cooktop replace
• Wall Oven Replacement · Wall oven replace
• Refrigerator Repair · Refrigerator repair
• Refrigerator Replacement · Fridge replace
• Washing Machine Repair · Washer repair
• Washing Machine Replacement · Washer replace
• Clothes Dryer Repair · Dryer repair
• Clothes Dryer Replacement · Dryer replace
• Range Hood Installation · Range hood install

Painting

• Interior Room Painting · Interior painting
• Exterior House Painting · Exterior painting
• Exterior Trim Caulk & Spot Paint · Exterior trim touch-up

Drywall

• Drywall Patch (small hole) · Drywall patch
• Drywall Installation · Drywall install

Carpentry

• Hardwood Flooring Installation · Hardwood install
• Window Replacement (vinyl double-hung) · Window replacement
• Entry Door Replacement · Entry door replacement
• Wood Deck Build · Deck build
• Deck Board / Rail Repair · Deck repair
• Baseboard Installation · Baseboard install
• Interior Door Installation · Interior door hang
• Storm Door Installation · Storm door install

Flooring

• LVP / Luxury Vinyl Plank Installation · LVP install

Tile

• Tile Flooring Installation · Tile floor install
• Bathroom Tub/Shower Tile Surround · Shower tile surround

Insulation

• Attic Insulation (blown cellulose top-up) · Attic insulation

Concrete

• Concrete Patio Slab · Patio slab
• Concrete Driveway (section) · Concrete driveway

Fencing

• Vinyl Privacy Fence Installation · Vinyl fence install
• Wood Privacy Fence Installation · Wood fence install

Septic

• Septic Tank Pumping · Septic pumping
• Septic Inspection · Septic inspection

Pest control

• General Pest Control Visit · Pest control service
• Termite Treatment (liquid soil) · Termite treatment

Landscaping

• Lawn Mowing / Basic Yard Visit · Lawn mowing

Tree care

• Tree Trimming (residential) · Tree trimming

Handyman

• Garage Door Replacement · Garage door replacement
• Garage Door Spring Repair · Garage door spring repair
• Gutter Cleaning · Gutter cleaning
• Pressure Washing (driveway & siding visit) · Pressure washing
• Handyman Hourly (general) · Handyman hourly
• Garage Door Opener Installation · Garage door opener

Carpet

• Carpet Installation · Carpet install