What home repairs actually cost in 2026

Every guide below gives you a real price range, what drives that number up or down, an honest answer on whether you can do it yourself, and the specific questions that keep a contractor from padding the bill.

These are hand-researched estimates for planning, not quotes. The only way to know what a job costs at your address is to get competing bids — which is the part we automate. Post a job and our agents contact local pros, collect quotes, and negotiate for you. Sourcing is free.

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HVAC

Air conditioning, heating, furnaces, and ventilation — diagnosis, costs, and when to call a pro.

AC repair

Average $350 · 1-3 hours for most common repairs

Furnace repair

Average $400 · 1-3 hours for common repairs

Thermostat replacement

Average $250 · 30-60 minutes

AC unit replacement

$5,500–$12,000

Average $8,000 · 1-2 days for a full system, most of one day for a condenser swap

Furnace replacement

$3,800–$8,500

Average $5,500 · 4-8 hours for a like-for-like swap

Air duct cleaning

Average $600 · 3-5 hours for a typical home

Plumbing

Leaks, clogs, water heaters, and fixtures — what you can fix yourself and what you can't.

Water heater replacement

$1,200–$2,500

Average $1,750 · 3-5 hours for a like-for-like tank swap

Drain unclogging

Average $250 · 30 minutes to 2 hours

Water leak repair

Average $450 · 1-4 hours for an accessible pipe

Toilet replacement

Average $500 · 1-2 hours

Garbage disposal replacement

Average $375 · 1-2 hours

Sump pump replacement

Average $1,000 · 2-4 hours

Sewer line replacement

$3,000–$12,000

Average $6,500 · 1-3 days, longer if the city permit inspection is slow

Septic tank pumping

Average $450 · 1-2 hours

Well pump replacement

$1,000–$2,800

Average $1,700 · 4-8 hours

Leaky faucet repair

Average $220 · 30-60 minutes

Kitchen faucet replacement

Average $300 · 1-2 hours

Electrical

Outlets, breakers, wiring, and panels — safety-first guidance and real cost ranges.

Outlet replacement

Average $190 · 20-40 minutes per outlet

Circuit breaker replacement

Average $250 · 30-60 minutes for a single breaker

Ceiling fan installation

Average $275 · 1-2 hours for a straight replacement

Electrical panel upgrade

$1,800–$4,500

Average $2,800 · 6-10 hours, plus utility coordination

House rewiring

$8,000–$25,000

Average $13,000 · 1-3 weeks depending on size and whether the house is occupied

Appliances

Washers, dryers, dishwashers, and refrigerators — repair or replace decisions.

Dishwasher repair

Average $230 · 1-2 hours

Dryer repair

Average $200 · 1-2 hours

Refrigerator repair

Average $350 · 1-2 hours for most component repairs

Roofing

Leaks, shingles, gutters, and storm damage — inspection and repair cost guidance.

Roof leak repair

Average $850 · 2-6 hours for a localized repair

Roof replacement

$8,000–$20,000

Average $12,000 · 2-4 days for a standard asphalt shingle roof

Gutter replacement

$1,200–$3,500

Average $2,000 · 1 day for a typical home

Structural & Exterior

Drywall, windows, decks, foundations, gutters and damp — what is cosmetic and what is structural.

Drywall repair

Average $450 · Two visits over 2-3 days, because compound has to dry between coats

Window replacement

Average $750 · 1-2 hours per window for an insert replacement

Pool pump repair

Average $300 · 1-2 hours for most repairs

Garage door opener repair

Average $250 · 1-2 hours

Foundation crack repair

Average $800 · 2-4 hours for injection work

Mold remediation

$1,200–$4,500

Average $2,500 · 2-5 days including drying and clearance testing

Deck repair

Average $1,400 · 1-3 days depending on scope

Hiring & Costs

What fair pricing looks like, how to vet a contractor, and how to negotiate.

Garage door spring repair

Average $300 · 1-2 hours