Home costs in Philadelphia, 2026
19 home services priced for Philadelphia, PA: 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, Philadelphia costs about 5% more than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Philadelphia, PA metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Philadelphia
$85–$190/hr for a plumber in Philadelphia — typically $115/hr. A service call is $85–$310, a clogged drain $110–$390, and a gas water heater $1,100–$3,100 installed. Ver…
$800–$3,100 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Philadelphia, installed — typically $1,800. Electric tanks run $800–$2,500, gas tanks $1,100–$3,100, and whole-ho…
$310–$1,550 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Philadelphia, installed — typically $690. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $130–$480, and a 50+ ft run …
$4,600–$16,500 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Philadelphia, with $8,200 typical. Trenchless lining runs $95–$260 a foot, a spot repair $1,100–$5,700, and a came…
Electrical & energy costs in Philadelphia
$70–$150/hr for a licensed electrician in Philadelphia — typically $110/hr. A service call is $90–$220 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,700–$4,800. Verified November 2026.
$4,000–$9,000 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Philadelphia, installed — $6,200 typical. A heat pump runs $5,500–$12,500, a gas furnace $2,800–$8,000, …
$18,500–$29,100 installed in Philadelphia for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $22,550 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $2,800 …
$11,750–$18,900 installed in Philadelphia for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $15,100. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $16,900–$34,800.…
$1,100–$2,950 in Philadelphia for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $1,850. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $540–$1,500, and a panel …
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Philadelphia
$120–$260 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Philadelphia — typically $180. A deep clean is $180–$430, and a move-out clean of the same house $210…
$130–$300 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Philadelphia, with $200 typical. Steam cleaning runs $40–$90 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $40–$80…
$150–$400 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Philadelphia — typically $250. Outside only is $100–$290, a single window $8–$16, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified …
$160–$430 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Philadelphia, with $270 typical. A one-story home runs $110–$280, downspout flushing $25–$100 each when it isn't in…
$250–$750 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Philadelphia, with $400 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $130–$400, a wood deck $130–$500, and a roof soft wash…
$160–$580 for a one-time pest treatment in Philadelphia, inside and out, with $320 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $110–$310, a bed bug room $320–$820, and a termit…
$45–$100/hr for a handyman in Philadelphia — typically $70/hr. Most charge a $75–$200 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $180–$400. Verified November 2026.
$275–$650 for a half truckload of junk in Philadelphia, with $425 typical. One bulky item costs $65–$180, a full truck $580–$1,150, and a garage cleanout $260–$620. Veri…
$105–$425 to repair one appliance in Philadelphia, parts and labor included — typically $215. A refrigerator repair runs $130–$525, a washer $105–$475, and the service c…
$155–$565 for a typical garage door repair in Philadelphia, parts and labor — typically $280. Both torsion springs run $205–$510, a lift cable $100–$360, and a new opene…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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