Home costs in Houston, 2026
19 home services priced for Houston, 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, Houston costs about 5% less than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Houston, TX metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Houston
$75–$165/hr for a plumber in Houston — typically $98/hr. A service call is $75–$270, a clogged drain $100–$340, and a gas water heater $1,100–$3,100 installed. Verified …
$800–$3,100 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Houston, installed — typically $1,800. Electric tanks run $800–$2,500, gas tanks $1,100–$3,100, and whole-home ta…
$310–$1,550 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Houston, installed — typically $680. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $130–$470, and a 50+ ft run $940–…
$2,850–$14,000 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Houston, with $6,000 typical. Trenchless lining runs $80–$240 a foot, a spot repair $830–$5,050, and a camera insp…
Electrical & energy costs in Houston
$45–$120/hr for a licensed electrician in Houston — typically $85/hr. A service call is $75–$190 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,500–$4,350. Verified November 2026.
$4,150–$9,300 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Houston, installed — $6,400 typical. A heat pump runs $5,600–$12,800, a gas furnace $2,850–$8,200, and A…
$16,550–$26,100 installed in Houston for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $20,250 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $2,550 per k…
$10,700–$17,250 installed in Houston for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $13,750. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $15,400–$31,700. Veri…
$1,050–$2,750 in Houston 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 upgra…
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Houston
$110–$240 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Houston — typically $160. A deep clean is $170–$390, and a move-out clean of the same house $180–$440…
$110–$270 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Houston, with $180 typical. Steam cleaning runs $35–$80 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $35–$70, and…
$140–$360 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Houston — typically $230. Outside only is $90–$260, a single window $7–$15, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified Novemb…
$150–$400 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Houston, with $250 typical. A one-story home runs $100–$280, downspout flushing $25–$100 each when it isn't include…
$210–$700 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Houston, with $340 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $110–$370, a wood deck $110–$470, and a roof soft wash $310…
$140–$520 for a one-time pest treatment in Houston, inside and out, with $280 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $95–$290, a bed bug room $280–$780, and a termite insp…
$40–$95/hr for a handyman in Houston — typically $65/hr. Most charge a $70–$185 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $160–$380. Verified November 2026.
$225–$575 for a half truckload of junk in Houston, with $375 typical. One bulky item costs $55–$170, a full truck $520–$1,050, and a garage cleanout $240–$580. Verified …
$95–$385 to repair one appliance in Houston, parts and labor included — typically $195. A refrigerator repair runs $120–$485, a washer $95–$440, and the service call alo…
$150–$545 for a typical garage door repair in Houston, parts and labor — typically $270. Both torsion springs run $200–$495, a lift cable $100–$345, and a new opener ins…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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