Windows & Exterior Cost Guides

Pricing for the exterior and structural work that protects your home and cuts energy bills.

10 guides · figures cross-checked against current data ( methodology) · compare every project in the cost index.

How Much Does Radon Mitigation Cost?

A radon mitigation system costs $800 to $2,500 in 2026 (avg ~$1,500). See cost by system type, testing, foundation factors, and what's worth it.

$800 – $2,500

How Much Does Garage Door Replacement Cost?

A new garage door costs $1,000 to $3,500 installed in 2026 (avg ~$1,800). Compare single vs. two-car and material costs — plus why it's a top resale project.

$1,000 – $3,500

How Much Does a French Drain Cost?

A French drain costs $1,500 to $6,000 in 2026 (avg ~$3,500). See cost by interior vs. exterior, per linear foot pricing, and what drives the price.

$1,500 – $6,000

How Much Does Foundation Repair Cost?

Foundation repair costs $2,500 to $15,000 for most homes in 2026 (avg ~$6,500). See cost by repair type, warning signs, and why to get an engineer's report first.

$2,500 – $15,000

How Much Does Basement Waterproofing Cost?

Basement waterproofing costs $2,500 to $12,000 in 2026 (avg ~$5,000). Compare interior vs. exterior methods, cost by approach, and why fixing the source matters.

$2,500 – $12,000

How Much Does an Egress Window Cost?

An egress window costs $2,500 to $6,000 installed in 2026 (avg ~$4,000). See cost by foundation, the window well, code requirements, and what drives the price.

$2,500 – $6,000

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior?

Exterior house painting costs $3,000 to $10,000 in 2026 (avg ~$5,000), or $1.50–$4.50 per square foot. See cost by home size and what drives the price.

$3,000 – $10,000

How Much Does Window Replacement Cost?

Window replacement costs about $1,050 per window in 2026, or $8,000 to $15,000 for a whole house. See cost by window type, insert vs. full-frame, and how to save.

$5,000 – $15,000

How Much Does Siding Replacement Cost?

Siding replacement costs $7,000 to $20,000 for an average home in 2026 (avg ~$11,500), or $3–$13 per sq ft. Compare vinyl, fiber cement, and more.

$7,000 – $20,000

How Much Does It Cost to Stucco a House?

Stucco siding costs $8,000 to $30,000 for an average home in 2026, or $7–$17 per sq ft. Compare traditional vs. synthetic (EIFS) and what drives the price.

$8,000 – $30,000