Home project costs by type
Every cost resource on Home Cost USA, organized by the kind of work you are planning. Each range below is the typical planning figure for a mid-range finish at the common job size. The ranges come from the published Home Cost USA model. Federal Census and Bureau of Labor Statistics data is what documents our Texas and Florida state level labor adjustment, not the national unit costs themselves.
Roofing
Roof Replacement cost
$12,200 to $19,800typical $15,300 at 1,800 sq ft
Estimate what a full roof replacement should cost for your home size and material choice.
Plumbing & HVAC
HVAC Replacement cost
$12,200 to $18,500typical $14,900 at 1,800 sq ft
Estimate the cost to replace a central air conditioning and heating system.
Residential Remodeling
Bathroom Remodel cost
$14,500 to $26,500typical $20,500 at 60 sq ft
Estimate a bathroom remodel from a cosmetic refresh to a full gut renovation.
Kitchen Remodel cost
$32,800 to $63,400typical $47,200 at 180 sq ft
Estimate a kitchen remodel including cabinets, counters, and installation.
Painting
Interior Painting cost
$3,250 to $5,650typical $4,400 at 1,500 sq ft
Estimate interior painting cost by area, prep level, and paint grade.
Exterior Painting cost
$4,750 to $8,350typical $6,400 at 1,800 sq ft
Estimate exterior painting cost by home size, surface, and paint grade.
Glass & Glazing
Window Replacement cost
$6,350 to $11,900typical $8,850 at 10 windows
Estimate window replacement cost per window by frame and glass choice.
Sources
These planning ranges are modeled, not contractor quotes or appraisals. Always collect itemized written bids.
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage StatisticsMay 2025 estimates. Statewide and national mean hourly wages for the construction occupations that do each project, employment weighted by occupation.
- US Census Bureau, 2022 Economic Census, construction sector basic statistics2022 reference year. Labor share of contractor receipts by trade, computed as annual payroll plus benefits divided by total receipts.
Full calculation steps are on our methodology page, and the numbers are published as open data on our open data page.