Home Improvement Cost Guides
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Energy & Systems
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Solar Panel Installation
per project
National average
$15,000 – $35,000
Solar panel installation costs $15,000–$35,000 before the 30% federal tax credit ($10,500–$24,500 after).
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HVAC Replacement
per system
National average
$5,000 – $15,000
Full HVAC system replacement (AC + furnace) costs $5,000–$15,000 installed, with most homeowners paying $8,000–$11,000.
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Electrical Panel Upgrade
per project
National average
$1,500 – $4,000
Upgrading to a 200-amp electrical panel costs $1,500–$4,000 installed — a requirement for solar, EVs, and modern appliances.
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Home Insulation
per project
National average
$1,500 – $6,000
Home insulation costs $1,500–$6,000 for attic and crawl space work — one of the highest-ROI home improvements available.
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Exterior
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Roof Replacement
per project
National average
$8,000 – $25,000
Roof replacement costs $8,000–$25,000 for a typical home, with most homeowners paying around $14,000.
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Window Replacement
per project
National average
$3,000 – $20,000
Window replacement costs $300–$1,200 per window installed, or $3,000–$20,000 for a full home re-window.
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Siding Replacement
per project
National average
$8,000 – $25,000
Siding replacement costs $8,000–$25,000 for a typical home — one of the highest-ROI exterior improvements.
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Interior Remodels
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Bathroom Remodel
per project
National average
$6,000 – $35,000
Bathroom remodels cost $6,000–$35,000 depending on scope, with a full gut renovation averaging $15,000–$25,000.
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Kitchen Remodel
per project
National average
$15,000 – $75,000
Kitchen remodels cost $15,000–$75,000+ depending on scope, with mid-range renovations averaging $25,000–$45,000.
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How We Source Our Cost Data
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National Aggregators
We pull from HomeAdvisor, Angi, and Thumbtack pricing databases — representing millions of real homeowner quotes across the US.
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RSMeans & NAHB
Commercial construction cost databases used by professional estimators and builders for detailed materials and labor breakdowns.
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EIA & NREL
Energy Information Administration and National Renewable Energy Lab data for energy-related projects like solar and HVAC.
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Updated Annually
Costs are reviewed and updated each year to account for material price changes, labor market shifts, and regional differences.
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