Home Improvement Cost Guides (2026)

Carpet installation costs $1,500–$4,500 for a typical home, with most homeowners paying around $2,800 for 500 square feet. Total cost depends on carpet material, room size, and whether old carpet needs to be removed.

A bathroom remodel costs $3,500–$25,000 depending on scope, with most homeowners spending $6,500–$15,000 for a full mid-range renovation. A cosmetic refresh (paint, fixtures, vanity) runs $1,500–$5,000. A full gut renovation with tile, new plumbing, and custom work starts at $15,000.

Gutter installation costs $800–$3,500 for a typical home, with most homeowners paying $1,000–$2,500 for 150 linear feet of aluminum gutters. Cost depends on material, gutter style, and whether old gutters need to be removed.

Septic tank installation costs $3,500–$15,000 for a complete system, with most homeowners paying $6,000–$9,000 for a conventional system on a standard lot. Cost depends heavily on system type, soil conditions, tank size, and local permit requirements.

A kitchen remodel costs $8,000–$75,000 depending on size and scope, with most homeowners spending $15,000–$45,000 for a full mid-range renovation. A minor refresh (paint, hardware, appliances) runs $5,000–$15,000. A full gut renovation with custom cabinets and new layout starts at $40,000.

A roof replacement costs $5,500–$30,000 for a typical home, with most homeowners paying $8,000–$20,000 for a 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof. Cost depends on roof size, pitch, material choice, and whether old shingles need to be torn off.

HVAC installation costs $3,500–$20,000 for a complete system, with most homeowners paying $5,000–$12,000 for a central air and heat system in a 2,000 sq ft home. Cost depends on system type, home size, ductwork condition, and local labor rates.

Hardwood floor installation costs $6–$12 per square foot installed, with most homeowners paying $2,500–$6,000 for a 500 sq ft space. Total cost depends on wood species, board width, installation method, and whether old flooring needs to be removed.

Window replacement costs $400–$900 per window installed, with most homeowners spending $3,000–$20,000 to replace all windows in a typical home. Total cost depends on window size, material, glass type, and number of windows being replaced.

Driveway paving costs $2,500–$15,000 for a typical home, with most homeowners spending $3,000–$8,000 for a 600 sq ft asphalt or concrete driveway. Cost depends on material, driveway size, existing surface condition, and local labor rates.

Interior painting costs $1,500–$8,000 for a typical home, with most homeowners spending $2,000–$6,000 to paint a 1,500 sq ft house. Cost depends on square footage, ceiling height, paint quality, number of colors, and condition of existing walls.

Finishing a basement costs $15,000–$75,000 depending on size and scope, with most homeowners spending $25,000–$50,000 for a full 800 sq ft basement finish with bedroom, bathroom, and living area. Cost depends heavily on whether plumbing, electrical, and egress windows are needed.

Water heater replacement costs $600–$4,500 installed, with most homeowners spending $900–$2,500 for a standard tank water heater. Tankless water heaters cost more upfront at $1,500–$4,500 but provide significant long-term energy savings.

Garage door installation costs $700–$5,000 per door installed, with most homeowners spending $1,100–$3,000 for a standard 16-foot double garage door with opener. Cost depends on door size, material, insulation, and whether an opener is included.