Project Cost Range
Costs in New York City

Home improvement costs in New York City (2026)

Most home projects in the New York City area cost about 15% more than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $82,140 a year on average, 26% above the national average. The table below shows what 100 projects cost in the New York City area.

Construction pay in New York City

$82,140 a year on average

Projects here cost about 15% more than the U.S. average.

Across the U.S.
How Much Do Gutter Guards Cost? Roofing $5–$12/linear ft $5.75–$14/linear ft
How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost? Remodeling $50–$200/sq ft $57–$230/sq ft
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost? Solar & Energy $15,000–$35,000 $17,300–$40,300
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$25,000 $6,900–$28,700
How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost? Roofing $150–$400 $170–$460
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$10,000 $3,400–$11,500
How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $4–$8/sq ft $4.60–$9.20/sq ft
How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $300–$5,000 $350–$5,800
How Much Does a French Drain Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,500–$6,000 $1,700–$6,900
How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$27,000 $6,900–$31,000
How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,200–$3,500 $1,400–$4,000
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install? Heating & Cooling $6,000–$20,000 $6,900–$23,000
How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? Remodeling $22,000–$100,000 $25,300–$115,000
How Much Does a Home Battery Cost? Solar & Energy $12,000–$20,000/unit $13,800–$23,000/unit
How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $5,000–$25,000 $5,800–$28,700
How Much Does a Kitchen Island Cost? Remodeling $3,000–$10,000 $3,400–$11,500
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $17,300–$57,500
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? Roofing $15,000–$40,000 $17,300–$46,000
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$16,000 $3,400–$18,400
How Much Does a Pergola Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $2,300–$9,200
How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $10,000–$40,000 $11,500–$46,000
How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$12,000 $3,400–$13,800
How Much Does a Septic System Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$20,000 $3,400–$23,000
How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,600–$5,000 $1,800–$5,800
How Much Does a Storage Shed Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,500–$10,000 $1,700–$11,500
How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost? Remodeling $20,000–$60,000 $23,000–$69,000
How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost? Heating & Cooling $1,500–$4,500 $1,700–$5,200
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost? Remodeling $4,500–$15,000 $5,200–$17,300
How Much Does a Water Softener Cost? Plumbing $800–$3,500 $920–$4,000
How Much Does a Whole House Generator Cost? Solar & Energy $7,000–$15,000 $8,000–$17,300
How Much Does Air Conditioner Repair Cost? Heating & Cooling $150–$700/unit $170–$800/unit
How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$7,000 $3,400–$8,000
How Much Does an Egress Window Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$6,000 $2,900–$6,900
How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $45,000–$90,000 $51,700–$103,500
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $6,000–$35,000 $6,900–$40,300
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $9.20–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost? Remodeling $1,200–$3,200 $1,400–$3,700
How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? Insulation $1–$4/sq ft $1.15–$4.60/sq ft
How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$12,000 $2,900–$13,800
How Much Does Bathtub Refinishing Cost? Remodeling $300–$650 $350–$750
How Much Does Blown-In Insulation Cost? Insulation $0.9–$2.4/sq ft $1.05–$2.75/sq ft
How Much Does Carpet Installation Cost? Remodeling $2–$8/sq ft $2.30–$9.20/sq ft
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost? Roofing $200–$2,500/unit $230–$2,900/unit
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? Insulation $3,000–$8,000 $3,400–$9,200
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost? Plumbing $150–$500/unit $170–$580/unit
How Much Does Driveway Sealing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $100–$300 $110–$350
How Much Does Drywall Installation Cost? Remodeling $1.5–$3.5/sq ft $1.75–$4/sq ft
How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost? Remodeling $3–$25/sq ft $3.45–$29/sq ft
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$15,000 $2,900–$17,300
How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,000–$3,500 $1,200–$4,000
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? Roofing $100–$350 $110–$400
How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? Roofing $1,000–$4,500 $1,200–$5,200
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? Outdoor & Landscaping $4,000–$25,000 $4,600–$28,700
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? Remodeling $20,000–$50,000 $23,000–$57,500
How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU? Remodeling $80,000–$250,000/sq ft $92,000–$287,500/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor? Remodeling $1,500–$3,500 $1,700–$4,000
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $17,300–$57,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan? Electrical $150–$600/unit $170–$690/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fence? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $2,300–$9,200
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fireplace? Remodeling $1,000–$10,000 $1,200–$11,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Mini Split? Heating & Cooling $2,000–$14,500 $2,300–$16,700
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight? Roofing $1,200–$4,200/unit $1,400–$4,800/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump? Plumbing $650–$2,000 $750–$2,300
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? Plumbing $250–$800 $290–$920
How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger at Home? Solar & Energy $1,000–$3,000 $1,200–$3,400
How Much Does It Cost to Install Recessed Lighting? Electrical $125–$300/unit $140–$350/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install Sod? Outdoor & Landscaping $1–$3.5/sq ft $1.15–$4/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior? Windows & Exterior $3,000–$10,000 $3,400–$11,500
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House? Remodeling $2,000–$6,000 $2,300–$6,900
How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank? Plumbing $250–$600 $290–$690
How Much Does It Cost to Reface Kitchen Cabinets? Remodeling $4,000–$10,000 $4,600–$11,500
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House? Plumbing $4,000–$15,000 $4,600–$17,300
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Boiler? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$10,000 $4,600–$11,500
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Central AC Unit? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$12,000 $4,600–$13,800
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace? Heating & Cooling $3,000–$12,000 $3,400–$13,800
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Roof? Roofing $7,000–$18,000 $8,000–$20,700
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater? Heating & Cooling $900–$3,500 $1,000–$4,000
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump? Plumbing $1,500–$4,000 $1,700–$4,600
How Much Does It Cost to Replace an HVAC System? Heating & Cooling $7,000–$20,000 $8,000–$23,000
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Ductwork? Heating & Cooling $1,400–$12,000 $1,600–$13,800
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House? Electrical $8,000–$30,000 $9,200–$34,500
How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room? Remodeling $1,000–$3,000 $1,200–$3,400
How Much Does It Cost to Stucco a House? Windows & Exterior $8,000–$30,000 $9,200–$34,500
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel? Electrical $1,500–$6,000 $1,700–$6,900
How Much Does Landscaping Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$15,000 $3,400–$17,300
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? Remodeling $1,500–$6,000 $1,700–$6,900
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost? Remodeling $1–$6/sq ft $1.15–$6.90/sq ft
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $200–$600 $230–$690
How Much Does Radiant Floor Heating Cost? Heating & Cooling $6–$20/sq ft $6.90–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Radon Mitigation Cost? Windows & Exterior $800–$2,500 $920–$2,900
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost? Roofing $350–$1,900 $400–$2,200
How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$12,000 $3,400–$13,800
How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $7,000–$20,000 $8,000–$23,000
How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? Insulation $1.5–$5/sq ft $1.75–$5.75/sq ft
How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $9.20–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? Remodeling $7–$20/sq ft $8.05–$23/sq ft
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $400–$1,800/unit $460–$2,100/unit
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $250–$1,000 $290–$1,200
How Much Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost? Remodeling $3–$10/sq ft $3.45–$12/sq ft
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $5,000–$15,000 $5,800–$17,300

What these prices are: Each one is the U.S. price for that project, adjusted for what construction workers earn in the New York City 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 New York.

What each trade earns in the New York City 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.

TradeNew York Cityvs. U.S.
Electricians $88,670 +24%
Plumbers $90,820 +26%
Heating and cooling technicians $79,730 +23%
Carpenters $80,560 +23%
Roofers $77,160 +33%
Painters $69,930 +26%
Construction laborers $67,440 +30%

What New York City permits say jobs cost

When someone files for a building permit, they write down what the job will cost. This table uses 156,597 home-sized permits issued in the last 12 months (NYC DOB NOW Job Application Filings). 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%
Solar panel installation 7,262 $37,800 $26,600 – $52,600
HVAC replacement 5,106 $23,000 $13,500 – $32,000
Kitchen remodel 3,379 $40,000 $20,000 – $77,500
Water heater replacement 1,774 $10,000 $7,000 – $15,000
Bathroom remodel 1,380 $25,000 $12,000 – $45,000
Home addition / ADU 1,324 $120,000 $56,300 – $300,000
Deck 773 $21,000 $12,000 – $41,000
Foundation repair 509 $29,900 $15,000 – $50,000
Roof replacement 472 $32,400 $15,900 – $50,000
Standby generator 433 $11,500 $8,000 – $35,000
Window replacement 291 $24,200 $18,100 – $45,000
Detached garage 157 $20,000 $15,000 – $57,100
In-ground pool 106 $50,000 $27,000 – $91,000
Siding replacement 82 $33,500 $15,000 – $62,500

Common questions

Is it expensive to renovate in New York City?
A typical project in the New York City area costs about 15% more than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $82,140 a year on average, 26% above 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 New York City cost more 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 New York City area ranks 5 for construction pay, where number 1 pays the most.
Do these prices cover the whole New York City area?
Yes. These prices are for the whole New York City 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 New York, or see the trade pay data behind these prices.