Home costs in San Francisco, 2026
19 home services priced for San Francisco, CA: 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, San Francisco costs about 23% more than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the San Francisco, CA metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in San Francisco
$100–$235/hr for a plumber in San Francisco — typically $140/hr. A service call is $100–$370, a clogged drain $130–$470, and a gas water heater $1,250–$3,550 installed. …
$900–$3,550 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in San Francisco, installed — typically $2,050. Electric tanks run $910–$2,850, gas tanks $1,250–$3,550, and whole-h…
$410–$2,050 for a short new gas line to one appliance in San Francisco, installed — typically $880. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $170–$600, and a 50+ ft run…
$5,600–$19,900 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in San Francisco, with $9,850 typical. Trenchless lining runs $110–$270 a foot, a spot repair $1,250–$6,250, and a ca…
Electrical & energy costs in San Francisco
$110–$200/hr for a licensed electrician in San Francisco — typically $155/hr. A service call is $130–$270 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $2,150–$5,500. Verified Novemb…
$5,100–$11,500 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in San Francisco, installed — $7,900 typical. A heat pump runs $6,550–$14,900, a gas furnace $3,350–$9,550…
$19,300–$30,400 installed in San Francisco for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $23,550 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $2,950…
$11,850–$19,050 installed in San Francisco for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $15,200. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $17,000–$35,050…
$1,150–$3,100 in San Francisco for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $1,900. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $550–$1,550, and a panel…
Cleaning & maintenance costs in San Francisco
$160–$340 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in San Francisco — typically $230. A deep clean is $230–$550, and a move-out clean of the same house $26…
$140–$330 to clean three rooms and a hallway in San Francisco, with $220 typical. Steam cleaning runs $45–$100 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $45–$…
$170–$450 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in San Francisco — typically $280. Outside only is $110–$320, a single window $9–$18, and screens $2–$7 each. Verified…
$190–$490 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in San Francisco, with $310 typical. A one-story home runs $120–$300, downspout flushing $30–$110 each when it isn't i…
$300–$820 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in San Francisco, with $470 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $140–$430, a wood deck $140–$540, and a roof soft was…
$180–$660 for a one-time pest treatment in San Francisco, inside and out, with $360 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $120–$330, a bed bug room $350–$870, and a termi…
$60–$130/hr for a handyman in San Francisco — typically $90/hr. Most charge a $95–$230 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $240–$520. Verified November 2026.
$290–$690 for a half truckload of junk in San Francisco, with $460 typical. One bulky item costs $65–$190, a full truck $620–$1,150, and a garage cleanout $280–$640. Ver…
$115–$460 to repair one appliance in San Francisco, parts and labor included — typically $230. A refrigerator repair runs $140–$565, a washer $115–$510, and the service …
$175–$635 for a typical garage door repair in San Francisco, parts and labor — typically $320. Both torsion springs run $230–$570, a lift cable $115–$400, and a new open…
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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