Project Cost Range
Costs in Washington, D.C.

Home improvement costs in Washington, D.C. (2026)

Most home projects in the Washington, D.C. area cost about 3% more than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $68,140 a year on average, 4% above the national average. The table below shows what 100 projects cost in the Washington, D.C. area.

Construction pay in Washington, D.C.

$68,140 a year on average

Projects here cost about 3% more than the U.S. average.

Across the U.S.
How Much Do Gutter Guards Cost? Roofing $5–$12/linear ft $5.15–$12/linear ft
How Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost? Remodeling $50–$200/sq ft $52–$210/sq ft
How Much Do Solar Panels Cost? Solar & Energy $15,000–$35,000 $15,500–$36,100
How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$25,000 $6,200–$25,800
How Much Does a Chimney Sweep Cost? Roofing $150–$400 $150–$410
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$10,000 $3,100–$10,300
How Much Does a Concrete Slab Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $4–$8/sq ft $4.10–$8.25/sq ft
How Much Does a Fire Pit Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $300–$5,000 $310–$5,200
How Much Does a French Drain Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,500–$6,000 $1,500–$6,200
How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost? Remodeling $6,000–$27,000 $6,200–$27,800
How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,200–$3,500 $1,200–$3,600
How Much Does a Heat Pump Cost to Install? Heating & Cooling $6,000–$20,000 $6,200–$20,600
How Much Does a Home Addition Cost? Remodeling $22,000–$100,000 $22,700–$103,000
How Much Does a Home Battery Cost? Solar & Energy $12,000–$20,000/unit $12,400–$20,600/unit
How Much Does a Hot Tub Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $5,000–$25,000 $5,200–$25,800
How Much Does a Kitchen Island Cost? Remodeling $3,000–$10,000 $3,100–$10,300
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $15,500–$51,500
How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? Roofing $15,000–$40,000 $15,500–$41,200
How Much Does a Paver Patio Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$16,000 $3,100–$16,500
How Much Does a Pergola Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $2,100–$8,200
How Much Does a Pole Barn Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $10,000–$40,000 $10,300–$41,200
How Much Does a Retaining Wall Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$12,000 $3,100–$12,400
How Much Does a Septic System Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$20,000 $3,100–$20,600
How Much Does a Sprinkler System Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,600–$5,000 $1,600–$5,200
How Much Does a Storage Shed Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $1,500–$10,000 $1,500–$10,300
How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost? Remodeling $20,000–$60,000 $20,600–$61,800
How Much Does a Tankless Water Heater Cost? Heating & Cooling $1,500–$4,500 $1,500–$4,600
How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost? Remodeling $4,500–$15,000 $4,600–$15,500
How Much Does a Water Softener Cost? Plumbing $800–$3,500 $820–$3,600
How Much Does a Whole House Generator Cost? Solar & Energy $7,000–$15,000 $7,200–$15,500
How Much Does Air Conditioner Repair Cost? Heating & Cooling $150–$700/unit $150–$720/unit
How Much Does an Asphalt Driveway Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$7,000 $3,100–$7,200
How Much Does an Egress Window Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$6,000 $2,600–$6,200
How Much Does an Inground Pool Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $45,000–$90,000 $46,400–$92,700
How Much Does an Outdoor Kitchen Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $6,000–$35,000 $6,200–$36,100
How Much Does Artificial Turf Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $8.25–$21/sq ft
How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost? Remodeling $1,200–$3,200 $1,200–$3,300
How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? Insulation $1–$4/sq ft $1.05–$4.10/sq ft
How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$12,000 $2,600–$12,400
How Much Does Bathtub Refinishing Cost? Remodeling $300–$650 $310–$670
How Much Does Blown-In Insulation Cost? Insulation $0.9–$2.4/sq ft $0.95–$2.45/sq ft
How Much Does Carpet Installation Cost? Remodeling $2–$8/sq ft $2.05–$8.25/sq ft
How Much Does Chimney Repair Cost? Roofing $200–$2,500/unit $210–$2,600/unit
How Much Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Cost? Insulation $3,000–$8,000 $3,100–$8,200
How Much Does Drain Cleaning Cost? Plumbing $150–$500/unit $150–$520/unit
How Much Does Driveway Sealing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $100–$300 $100–$310
How Much Does Drywall Installation Cost? Remodeling $1.5–$3.5/sq ft $1.55–$3.60/sq ft
How Much Does Flooring Installation Cost? Remodeling $3–$25/sq ft $3.10–$26/sq ft
How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost? Windows & Exterior $2,500–$15,000 $2,600–$15,500
How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $1,000–$3,500 $1,000–$3,600
How Much Does Gutter Cleaning Cost? Roofing $100–$350 $100–$360
How Much Does Gutter Installation Cost? Roofing $1,000–$4,500 $1,000–$4,600
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? Outdoor & Landscaping $4,000–$25,000 $4,100–$25,800
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? Remodeling $20,000–$50,000 $20,600–$51,500
How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU? Remodeling $80,000–$250,000/sq ft $82,400–$257,500/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor? Remodeling $1,500–$3,500 $1,500–$3,600
How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement? Remodeling $15,000–$50,000 $15,500–$51,500
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Ceiling Fan? Electrical $150–$600/unit $150–$620/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fence? Outdoor & Landscaping $2,000–$8,000 $2,100–$8,200
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fireplace? Remodeling $1,000–$10,000 $1,000–$10,300
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Mini Split? Heating & Cooling $2,000–$14,500 $2,100–$14,900
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Skylight? Roofing $1,200–$4,200/unit $1,200–$4,300/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Sump Pump? Plumbing $650–$2,000 $670–$2,100
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Toilet? Plumbing $250–$800 $260–$820
How Much Does It Cost to Install an EV Charger at Home? Solar & Energy $1,000–$3,000 $1,000–$3,100
How Much Does It Cost to Install Recessed Lighting? Electrical $125–$300/unit $130–$310/unit
How Much Does It Cost to Install Sod? Outdoor & Landscaping $1–$3.5/sq ft $1.05–$3.60/sq ft
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior? Windows & Exterior $3,000–$10,000 $3,100–$10,300
How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House? Remodeling $2,000–$6,000 $2,100–$6,200
How Much Does It Cost to Pump a Septic Tank? Plumbing $250–$600 $260–$620
How Much Does It Cost to Reface Kitchen Cabinets? Remodeling $4,000–$10,000 $4,100–$10,300
How Much Does It Cost to Repipe a House? Plumbing $4,000–$15,000 $4,100–$15,500
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Boiler? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$10,000 $4,100–$10,300
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Central AC Unit? Heating & Cooling $4,000–$12,000 $4,100–$12,400
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Furnace? Heating & Cooling $3,000–$12,000 $3,100–$12,400
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Roof? Roofing $7,000–$18,000 $7,200–$18,500
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Water Heater? Heating & Cooling $900–$3,500 $930–$3,600
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Well Pump? Plumbing $1,500–$4,000 $1,500–$4,100
How Much Does It Cost to Replace an HVAC System? Heating & Cooling $7,000–$20,000 $7,200–$20,600
How Much Does It Cost to Replace Ductwork? Heating & Cooling $1,400–$12,000 $1,400–$12,400
How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House? Electrical $8,000–$30,000 $8,200–$30,900
How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room? Remodeling $1,000–$3,000 $1,000–$3,100
How Much Does It Cost to Stucco a House? Windows & Exterior $8,000–$30,000 $8,200–$30,900
How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade an Electrical Panel? Electrical $1,500–$6,000 $1,500–$6,200
How Much Does Landscaping Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $3,000–$15,000 $3,100–$15,500
How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost? Remodeling $1,500–$6,000 $1,500–$6,200
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost? Remodeling $1–$6/sq ft $1.05–$6.20/sq ft
How Much Does Pressure Washing Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $200–$600 $210–$620
How Much Does Radiant Floor Heating Cost? Heating & Cooling $6–$20/sq ft $6.20–$21/sq ft
How Much Does Radon Mitigation Cost? Windows & Exterior $800–$2,500 $820–$2,600
How Much Does Roof Repair Cost? Roofing $350–$1,900 $360–$2,000
How Much Does Sewer Line Replacement Cost? Plumbing $3,000–$12,000 $3,100–$12,400
How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $7,000–$20,000 $7,200–$20,600
How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? Insulation $1.5–$5/sq ft $1.55–$5.15/sq ft
How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $8–$20/sq ft $8.25–$21/sq ft
How Much Does Tile Installation Cost? Remodeling $7–$20/sq ft $7.20–$21/sq ft
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $400–$1,800/unit $410–$1,900/unit
How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? Outdoor & Landscaping $250–$1,000 $260–$1,000
How Much Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost? Remodeling $3–$10/sq ft $3.10–$10/sq ft
How Much Does Window Replacement Cost? Windows & Exterior $5,000–$15,000 $5,200–$15,500

What these prices are: Each one is the U.S. price for that project, adjusted for what construction workers earn in the Washington, D.C. 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 the District of Columbia.

What each trade earns in the Washington, D.C. 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.

TradeWashington, D.C.vs. U.S.
Electricians $79,650 +11%
Plumbers $75,090 +4%
Heating and cooling technicians $73,740 +14%
Carpenters $66,790 +2%
Roofers $61,900 +6%
Painters $55,590 +0%
Construction laborers $49,670 −5%

Common questions

Is it expensive to renovate in Washington, D.C.?
A typical project in the Washington, D.C. area costs about 3% more than the U.S. average. Construction workers there earn $68,140 a year on average, 4% 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. area ranks 20 for construction pay, where number 1 pays the most.
Do these prices cover the whole Washington, D.C. area?
Yes. These prices are for the whole Washington, D.C. 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 the District of Columbia, or see the trade pay data behind these prices.