Home costs in Washington, 2026
19 home services priced for Washington, DC: 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, Washington costs about 14% more than the US average.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Prices for the Washington, DC metro area. Open a guide for the full local price list.
Plumbing & water costs in Washington
$85–$190/hr for a plumber in Washington — typically $110/hr. A service call is $80–$300, a clogged drain $110–$380, and a gas water heater $1,250–$3,550 installed. Verif…
$900–$3,550 to replace a 40–50 gal tank water heater in Washington, installed — typically $2,050. Electric tanks run $910–$2,850, gas tanks $1,250–$3,550, and whole-home…
$350–$1,750 for a short new gas line to one appliance in Washington, installed — typically $760. Hooking up a range to an existing line is $150–$520, and a 50+ ft run $1…
$5,050–$17,850 to replace about 50 ft of sewer line in Washington, with $8,800 typical. Trenchless lining runs $100–$260 a foot, a spot repair $1,150–$5,900, and a camer…
Electrical & energy costs in Washington
$85–$150/hr for a licensed electrician in Washington — typically $120/hr. A service call is $100–$235 and a 100A to 200A panel upgrade $1,800–$4,950. Verified November 2026.
$4,500–$10,100 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in Washington, installed — $6,950 typical. A heat pump runs $5,950–$13,550, a gas furnace $3,050–$8,700, a…
$21,050–$33,150 installed in Washington for an 8 kW home solar system with standard panels, typically $25,700 with no federal tax credit in 2026. That is about $3,200 pe…
$10,650–$17,150 installed in Washington for one 13.5 kWh battery such as a Tesla Powerwall 3, typically $13,650. Whole-home backup on two batteries is $15,250–$31,450. V…
$1,600–$4,000 in Washington for a Level 2 charger hardwired near the panel, charger included — typically $2,400. A NEMA 14-50 outlet alone is $660–$1,850, and a panel up…
Cleaning & maintenance costs in Washington
$140–$300 per visit for a standard clean of a 3-bed, 2-bath home in Washington — typically $200. A deep clean is $200–$480, and a move-out clean of the same house $230–$…
$140–$330 to clean three rooms and a hallway in Washington, with $220 typical. Steam cleaning runs $45–$95 a room once you book three or more, a full staircase $45–$85, …
$160–$420 to clean about 20 windows inside and out in Washington — typically $260. Outside only is $100–$300, a single window $8–$17, and screens $2–$6 each. Verified No…
$170–$460 to clean the gutters on a two-story home in Washington, with $290 typical. A one-story home runs $110–$290, downspout flushing $30–$110 each when it isn't incl…
$270–$780 to wash a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house in Washington, with $430 typical. A 2-car driveway runs $130–$410, a wood deck $130–$520, and a roof soft wash $…
$170–$630 for a one-time pest treatment in Washington, inside and out, with $340 typical. A quarterly plan visit runs $110–$320, a bed bug room $330–$850, and a termite …
$50–$115/hr for a handyman in Washington — typically $80/hr. Most charge a $85–$215 minimum, and a half day of small jobs runs $200–$460. Verified November 2026.
$255–$615 for a half truckload of junk in Washington, with $410 typical. One bulky item costs $60–$180, a full truck $560–$1,100, and a garage cleanout $260–$610. Verifi…
$115–$460 to repair one appliance in Washington, parts and labor included — typically $230. A refrigerator repair runs $140–$565, a washer $115–$510, and the service cal…
$165–$605 for a typical garage door repair in Washington, parts and labor — typically $300. Both torsion springs run $215–$545, a lift cable $110–$380, and a new opener …
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
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