Home costs in Durham, 2026
19 home services priced for Durham, NC: the local low, typical and high price, real job costs and a free quote check in every guide.
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Overall, Durham costs about 4% less than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Durham, NC metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Durham
$70–$150/hr for a plumber in Durham — typically $90/hr. A service call is $70–$250, a clogged drain $90–$320, and a gas water heater $1,000–$2,850 installed. Verified No…
$750–$2,850 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Durham, installed — typically $1,650. Electric tanks run $735–$2,300, gas tanks $1,000–$2,850, and whole-home tan…
$280–$1,400 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Durham, installed — typically $610. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $120–$420, and a 50+ ft run $850–$…
$3,900–$14,150 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Durham, with $7,050 typical. Trenchless lining runs $85–$250 a foot, a spot repair $950–$5,350, and a camera inspe…
Electrical & energy costs in Durham
$55–$120/hr for a licensed electrician in Durham — typically $85/hr. A service call is $75–$190 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,500–$4,350. Verified November 2026.
$3,650–$8,200 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Durham, installed — $5,650 typical. A heat pump runs $5,150–$11,700, a gas furnace $2,650–$7,500, and AC…
$17,800–$28,050 installed in Durham for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $21,700 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $2,700 per kW…
$11,400–$18,350 installed in Durham for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $14,600. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $16,350–$33,650. Verif…
$920–$2,500 in Durham for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $1,550. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $460–$1,300, and a panel upgrade …
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Durham
$120–$260 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Durham — typically $180. A deep clean is $180–$430, and a move-out clean of the same house $210–$490.…
$120–$290 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Durham, with $190 typical. Steam cleaning runs $40–$85 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $40–$80, and …
$140–$380 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Durham — typically $240. Outside only is $95–$270, a single window $8–$15, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified Novembe…
$140–$390 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Durham, with $240 typical. A one-story home runs $95–$270, downspout flushing $25–$100 each when it isn't included,…
$240–$740 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Durham, with $390 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $120–$400, a wood deck $120–$490, and a roof soft wash $340–…
$150–$540 for a one-time pest treatment in Durham, inside and out, with $290 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $95–$300, a bed bug room $290–$790, and a termite inspe…
$45–$100/hr for a handyman in Durham — typically $70/hr. Most charge a $75–$200 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $180–$400. Verified November 2026.
$240–$570 for a half truckload of junk in Durham, with $380 typical. One bulky item costs $60–$170, a full truck $530–$1,100, and a garage cleanout $240–$590. Verified N…
$95–$375 to repair one appliance in Durham, parts and labor included — typically $190. A refrigerator repair runs $120–$475, a washer $95–$430, and the service call alon…
$150–$545 for a typical garage door repair in Durham, parts and labor — typically $275. Both torsion springs run $200–$500, a lift cable $100–$350, and a new opener inst…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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