Project Cost Range
Costs in Austin

Home improvement costs in Austin (2026)

Most home projects in the Austin area cost about 7% less than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $57,260 a year on average, 12% below the national average. The table below shows what 100 projects cost in the Austin area.

Construction pay in Austin

$57,260 a year on average

Projects here cost about 7% less than the U.S. average.

Across the U.S.
How Much Do Gutter Guards Cost? Roofing $5–$12/linear ft $4.65–$11/linear ft
How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost? Remodeling $50–$200/sq ft $47–$190/sq ft
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost? Solar & Energy $15,000–$35,000 $14,000–$32,600
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$25,000 $5,600–$23,300
How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost? Roofing $150–$400 $140–$370
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$10,000 $2,800–$9,300
How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $4–$8/sq ft $3.70–$7.45/sq ft
How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $300–$5,000 $280–$4,700
How Much Does a French Drain Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,600
How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$27,000 $5,600–$25,100
How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,200–$3,500 $1,100–$3,300
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install? Heating & Cooling $6,000–$20,000 $5,600–$18,600
How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? Remodeling $22,000–$100,000 $20,500–$93,000
How Much Does a Home Battery Cost? Solar & Energy $12,000–$20,000/unit $11,200–$18,600/unit
How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $5,000–$25,000 $4,700–$23,300
How Much Does a Kitchen Island Cost? Remodeling $3,000–$10,000 $2,800–$9,300
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $14,000–$46,500
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? Roofing $15,000–$40,000 $14,000–$37,200
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$16,000 $2,800–$14,900
How Much Does a Pergola Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $1,900–$7,400
How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $10,000–$40,000 $9,300–$37,200
How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$12,000 $2,800–$11,200
How Much Does a Septic System Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$20,000 $2,800–$18,600
How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,600–$5,000 $1,500–$4,700
How Much Does a Storage Shed Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,500–$10,000 $1,400–$9,300
How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost? Remodeling $20,000–$60,000 $18,600–$55,800
How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost? Heating & Cooling $1,500–$4,500 $1,400–$4,200
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost? Remodeling $4,500–$15,000 $4,200–$14,000
How Much Does a Water Softener Cost? Plumbing $800–$3,500 $740–$3,300
How Much Does a Whole House Generator Cost? Solar & Energy $7,000–$15,000 $6,500–$14,000
How Much Does Air Conditioner Repair Cost? Heating & Cooling $150–$700/unit $140–$650/unit
How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$7,000 $2,800–$6,500
How Much Does an Egress Window Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$6,000 $2,300–$5,600
How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $45,000–$90,000 $41,900–$83,700
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $6,000–$35,000 $5,600–$32,600
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $7.45–$19/sq ft
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost? Remodeling $1,200–$3,200 $1,100–$3,000
How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? Insulation $1–$4/sq ft $0.95–$3.70/sq ft
How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$12,000 $2,300–$11,200
How Much Does Bathtub Refinishing Cost? Remodeling $300–$650 $280–$600
How Much Does Blown-In Insulation Cost? Insulation $0.9–$2.4/sq ft $0.85–$2.25/sq ft
How Much Does Carpet Installation Cost? Remodeling $2–$8/sq ft $1.85–$7.45/sq ft
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost? Roofing $200–$2,500/unit $190–$2,300/unit
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? Insulation $3,000–$8,000 $2,800–$7,400
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost? Plumbing $150–$500/unit $140–$470/unit
How Much Does Driveway Sealing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $100–$300 $93–$280
How Much Does Drywall Installation Cost? Remodeling $1.5–$3.5/sq ft $1.40–$3.25/sq ft
How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost? Remodeling $3–$25/sq ft $2.80–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$15,000 $2,300–$14,000
How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,000–$3,500 $930–$3,300
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? Roofing $100–$350 $93–$330
How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? Roofing $1,000–$4,500 $930–$4,200
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? Outdoor & Landscaping $4,000–$25,000 $3,700–$23,300
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? Remodeling $20,000–$50,000 $18,600–$46,500
How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU? Remodeling $80,000–$250,000/sq ft $74,400–$232,500/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor? Remodeling $1,500–$3,500 $1,400–$3,300
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $14,000–$46,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan? Electrical $150–$600/unit $140–$560/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fence? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $1,900–$7,400
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fireplace? Remodeling $1,000–$10,000 $930–$9,300
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Mini Split? Heating & Cooling $2,000–$14,500 $1,900–$13,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight? Roofing $1,200–$4,200/unit $1,100–$3,900/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump? Plumbing $650–$2,000 $600–$1,900
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? Plumbing $250–$800 $230–$740
How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger at Home? Solar & Energy $1,000–$3,000 $930–$2,800
How Much Does It Cost to Install Recessed Lighting? Electrical $125–$300/unit $120–$280/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install Sod? Outdoor & Landscaping $1–$3.5/sq ft $0.95–$3.25/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior? Windows & Exterior $3,000–$10,000 $2,800–$9,300
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House? Remodeling $2,000–$6,000 $1,900–$5,600
How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank? Plumbing $250–$600 $230–$560
How Much Does It Cost to Reface Kitchen Cabinets? Remodeling $4,000–$10,000 $3,700–$9,300
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House? Plumbing $4,000–$15,000 $3,700–$14,000
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Boiler? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$10,000 $3,700–$9,300
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Central AC Unit? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$12,000 $3,700–$11,200
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace? Heating & Cooling $3,000–$12,000 $2,800–$11,200
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Roof? Roofing $7,000–$18,000 $6,500–$16,700
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater? Heating & Cooling $900–$3,500 $840–$3,300
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump? Plumbing $1,500–$4,000 $1,400–$3,700
How Much Does It Cost to Replace an HVAC System? Heating & Cooling $7,000–$20,000 $6,500–$18,600
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Ductwork? Heating & Cooling $1,400–$12,000 $1,300–$11,200
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House? Electrical $8,000–$30,000 $7,400–$27,900
How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room? Remodeling $1,000–$3,000 $930–$2,800
How Much Does It Cost to Stucco a House? Windows & Exterior $8,000–$30,000 $7,400–$27,900
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel? Electrical $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,600
How Much Does Landscaping Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$15,000 $2,800–$14,000
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? Remodeling $1,500–$6,000 $1,400–$5,600
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost? Remodeling $1–$6/sq ft $0.95–$5.60/sq ft
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $200–$600 $190–$560
How Much Does Radiant Floor Heating Cost? Heating & Cooling $6–$20/sq ft $5.60–$19/sq ft
How Much Does Radon Mitigation Cost? Windows & Exterior $800–$2,500 $740–$2,300
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost? Roofing $350–$1,900 $330–$1,800
How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$12,000 $2,800–$11,200
How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $7,000–$20,000 $6,500–$18,600
How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? Insulation $1.5–$5/sq ft $1.40–$4.65/sq ft
How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $7.45–$19/sq ft
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? Remodeling $7–$20/sq ft $6.50–$19/sq ft
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $400–$1,800/unit $370–$1,700/unit
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $250–$1,000 $230–$930
How Much Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost? Remodeling $3–$10/sq ft $2.80–$9.30/sq ft
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $5,000–$15,000 $4,700–$14,000

What these prices are: Each one is the U.S. price for that project, adjusted for what construction workers earn in the Austin area. Materials cost about the same everywhere, so the difference is mostly pay. These are numbers to plan with, not quotes. Prices still change by neighborhood and contractor, so get two or three local bids. You can also see prices for all of Texas.

What each trade earns in the Austin area

Average yearly pay for each trade in 2025, and how it compares with the U.S. average. The numbers come from U.S. government wage data.

TradeAustinvs. U.S.
Electricians $60,850 −15%
Plumbers $63,760 −12%
Heating and cooling technicians $63,930 −1%
Carpenters $53,850 −18%
Roofers $50,080 −14%
Painters $46,990 −15%
Construction laborers $44,360 −15%

What Austin permits say jobs cost

When someone files for a building permit, they write down what the job will cost. This table uses 40,349 home-sized permits issued in the last 12 months (City of Austin Issued Construction Permits). It shows the median filed value (half of jobs listed less, half listed more) and the middle 50%, the range where the middle half of jobs fall. People often list less than the final price, so use these numbers as a check, not a quote. See every city on what projects actually cost.

Project Permits Median filed Middle 50%
Home addition / ADU 1,864 $100,700 $40,000 – $190,000
Foundation repair 974 $12,600 $7,400 – $16,600
Bathroom remodel 6,843 No data Too few prices listed
Water heater replacement 2,657 No data Too few prices listed
In-ground pool 2,253 No data Too few prices listed
HVAC replacement 1,596 No data Too few prices listed
Kitchen remodel 1,346 No data Too few prices listed
Electrical panel / service upgrade 784 No data Too few prices listed
Solar panel installation 742 No data Too few prices listed
EV charger installation 529 No data Too few prices listed
Standby generator 435 No data Too few prices listed
Siding replacement 269 No data Too few prices listed
Roof replacement 153 No data Too few prices listed
Detached garage 125 No data Too few prices listed
Window replacement 121 No data Too few prices listed
Deck 87 No data Too few prices listed

Contractors with the most permits (last 12 months)

Contractor Permits Phone on file
IES RESIDENTIAL, INC 1,167 (512) 252-0040
VICTORY PLUMBING COMPANY 771 (512) 990-7200
IN CHARGE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC 755 (512) 778-6240
RADIANT PLUMBING & AC 650 (512) 263-9988
STAN'S HEATING, AIR, PLUMBING, & ELECTRICAL 605 (512) 929-9393
RADIANT PLUMBING AND AIR CONDITIONING 598 (512) 690-4935
LANDMARK ELECTRIC 532 (512) 491-7718
IES RESIDENTIAL INC 485 (512) 561-5002

These counts come from public permit records. They show how busy a contractor is, not whether we recommend them. Texas has no statewide general-contractor license; electricians, plumbers, and HVAC techs are state-licensed. Before you hire anyone, check their license and get two or three written bids.

Common questions

Is it expensive to renovate in Austin?
A typical project in the Austin area costs about 7% less than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $57,260 a year on average, 12% below the U.S. average of $65,360 (2025 U.S. government wage data). Labor is a big part of what most jobs cost, so local pay moves the price.
Why does Austin cost less than average?
Materials cost about the same across the country. What changes the price is local pay. Of the 44 large metro areas we track, the Austin area ranks 36 for construction pay, where number 1 pays the most.
Do these prices cover the whole Austin area?
Yes. These prices are for the whole Austin metro area, meaning the city and the towns around it. Quotes still change by neighborhood, contractor and the size of the job, so get two or three local bids. For a number that fits your project, use the calculator in any cost guide.

Compare other cities on the cost by city page, see prices across Texas, or see the trade pay data behind these prices.