Cost index
National 2026 planning ranges, installed| Job | Typical range | Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel Cost | $10,000 – $25,000 | Bathroom |
| Fence Installation Cost | $15–$45+ per linear foot | Fencing |
| Garage Door Replacement Cost | $900 – $2,500 | Garage |
| Gutter Guard Cost 2026: Price Per Foot + Installation Breakdown | $7–$25 / linear foot installed | Gutters |
| AC Tune-Up Cost | $80–$200 per visit | Heating and cooling |
| Central AC Replacement Cost | $5,000 – $12,500+ | Heating and cooling |
| Water Heater Replacement Cost | $1,200 – $3,500 | Plumbing |
| Water Softener Cost | $1,000–$3,000+ | Plumbing |
| Roof Repair vs Replace | $500–$1,000 | Roofing |
| Roof Replacement Cost | $8,000 – $20,000+ | Roofing |
| Window Replacement Cost | $450 – $1,200 | Windows |
Every range comes with the drivers that move it. Always get three written quotes.
Cost guides by trade
12 articles
RoofingRoof Replacement Cost
$8,000 – $20,000+$8,000–$20,000+ by material, pitch, and tear-off layers.
GuidesHow to Read a Contractor Quote
Line items, allowances, and the five red flags that void trust.
PlumbingWater Heater Replacement Cost
$1,200 – $3,500Tank $1,200–$3,500 vs tankless $3,000–$6,500+, installed.
FencingFence Installation Cost
$15–$45+/ft: wood vs vinyl vs chain-link, gates included.
RoofingRoof Repair vs Replace
The 25% rule, age math, and honest assessments.
Heating and coolingAC Tune-Up Cost
$80–$200: what's included and plan math.
PlumbingWater Softener Cost
$1,000–$3,000+: sizing and salt math.
GuttersGutter Guard Cost 2026: Price Per Foot + Installation Breakdown
$7–$25 / linear foot installed$7–$25/ft installed: guard types, DIY math, worth-it test.
BathroomBathroom Remodel Cost
$10,000 – $25,000Bathroom remodel costs $3,000–$8,000 for a refresh, $10,000–$25,000 midrange and $30,000–$60,000+ upscale. What drives the price and how to compare quotes.
GarageGarage Door Replacement Cost
$900 – $2,500Garage door replacement costs $900–$2,500 for a single steel door and $1,500–$4,500+ for a double, installed. Materials, insulation and opener costs explained.
WindowsWindow Replacement Cost
$450 – $1,200Window replacement costs $450–$1,200 per vinyl window installed and $6,000–$20,000+ for a whole house. Frame material, full-frame vs insert and glass explained.
How our ranges work
Every range is a national 2026 planning figure with the drivers that move it: size, material tier, region labor rates, access difficulty, and permit load. Your quotes should land inside the range for matching specs — if all three cluster outside it, the specs differ from what you think, or the market moved. Our pricing method is public.