Home costs in Austin, 2026
19 home services priced for Austin, TX: the local low, typical and high price, real job costs and a free quote check in every guide.
By Our research team · Last verified · Methodology
Overall, Austin costs about 1% more than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Austin, TX metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Austin
$75–$170/hr for a plumber in Austin — typically $100/hr. A service call is $75–$280, a clogged drain $100–$350, and a gas water heater $1,100–$3,100 installed. Verified …
$800–$3,100 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Austin, installed — typically $1,800. Electric tanks run $800–$2,500, gas tanks $1,100–$3,100, and whole-home tan…
$300–$1,500 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Austin, installed — typically $660. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $130–$460, and a 50+ ft run $910–$…
$4,250–$15,400 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Austin, with $7,650 typical. Trenchless lining runs $90–$250 a foot, a spot repair $1,000–$5,550, and a camera ins…
Electrical & energy costs in Austin
$75–$150/hr for a licensed electrician in Austin — typically $115/hr. A service call is $95–$230 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,750–$4,900. Verified November 2026.
$4,000–$9,000 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Austin, installed — $6,200 typical. A heat pump runs $5,500–$12,500, a gas furnace $2,800–$8,000, and AC…
$17,300–$27,200 installed in Austin for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $21,100 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $2,650 per kW…
$11,200–$18,000 installed in Austin for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $14,350. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $16,050–$33,100. Verif…
$1,050–$2,750 in Austin for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $1,700. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $500–$1,400, and a panel upgrad…
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Austin
$110–$250 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Austin — typically $170. A deep clean is $180–$410, and a move-out clean of the same house $190–$470.…
$130–$310 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Austin, with $210 typical. Steam cleaning runs $40–$90 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $40–$80, and …
$150–$400 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Austin — typically $250. Outside only is $100–$290, a single window $8–$16, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified Novemb…
$150–$410 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Austin, with $260 typical. A one-story home runs $100–$280, downspout flushing $25–$100 each when it isn't included…
$250–$750 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Austin, with $400 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $130–$400, a wood deck $130–$500, and a roof soft wash $350–…
$150–$560 for a one-time pest treatment in Austin, inside and out, with $300 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $100–$300, a bed bug room $300–$800, and a termite insp…
$45–$100/hr for a handyman in Austin — typically $70/hr. Most charge a $75–$200 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $180–$400. Verified November 2026.
$245–$585 for a half truckload of junk in Austin, with $390 typical. One bulky item costs $60–$170, a full truck $540–$1,100, and a garage cleanout $240–$590. Verified N…
$100–$395 to repair one appliance in Austin, parts and labor included — typically $195. A refrigerator repair runs $125–$495, a washer $100–$445, and the service call al…
$150–$555 for a typical garage door repair in Austin, parts and labor — typically $280. Both torsion springs run $200–$505, a lift cable $100–$355, and a new opener inst…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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