Homeowner guides

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• Frozen or burst pipe: what it costs: A burst pipe repair runs $250–$2,500 for the pipe alone.
• Water heater quit: repair or replace?: Repair it if the tank isn't leaking and it's under about 8 years old: most repairs run $150–$700.
• Heating not keeping up? Fixes ranked by cost: Start with the free checks: a new filter, the right thermostat setting and open vents fix more cold houses than any repair.

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Plumber

• Plumber cost guide: $75–$175/hr, with prices for every city.
• Plumber hourly rates and service call fees: $75–$175 an hour for a licensed plumber on a weekday in 2026, and $100/hr is typical.
• Emergency plumber cost: $250–$750 for an after-hours call-out and the first hour, and $400 is typical.
• Clogged drain cost: $100–$350 to snake a sink, tub or shower drain, and $200 is typical.
• Toilet repair and installation cost: $70–$350 for most toilet repairs, and $190 is typical; a new fill valve or flapper is $70–$200.

Water heater

• Water heater cost guide: $800–$3,100 installed, with prices for every city.
• Water heater replacement cost: $800–$3,100 to replace a 40–50 gallon tank water heater in 2026, installed, and $1,800 is typical.
• Tankless water heater cost: $2,000–$5,600 to replace a tank with a whole-home tankless gas water heater, installed, and $3,500 is typical.
• Heat pump water heater cost: $2,000–$5,500 for a 50-gallon heat pump water heater replacing an electric tank, installed, and $3,300 is typical.
• Water heater repair cost: $150–$700 for most water heater repairs, and about $450 is typical.

Gas line

• Gas line cost guide: $300–$1,500 per line, with prices for every city.
• Gas range and dryer hookup cost: Hooking up a gas range to an existing gas valve costs $125–$450, about $225 typical.
• Gas leak repair cost: Finding and fixing a typical gas leak costs $150–$900, about $400 typical.
• Outdoor gas line cost: A gas line to a grill or fire pit costs $400–$2,000, about $900 typical.
• Propane to natural gas conversion cost: Converting 2–3 appliances and tying the house piping into a new natural gas meter costs $700–$4,000, about $1,800 typical.

Sewer line

• Sewer line cost guide: $4,000–$15,000 per job, with prices for every city.
• Sewer camera inspection cost: A sewer camera inspection costs $125–$650 in the US, and $300 is typical.
• Hydro-jetting cost: Hydro-jetting a main sewer line costs $300–$1,500, with $650 typical.
• Trenchless sewer repair cost: Trenchless pipe lining costs $90–$250 a foot ($160 typical) and pipe bursting $60–$250 a foot ($150 typical).
• Main sewer line clog cost: Clearing a main sewer line clog costs $125–$550 to snake it, with $300 typical, or $300–$1,500 to hydro-jet it.

Electrician

• Electrician cost guide: $50–$130/hr, with prices for every city.
• Electrician hourly rates and service call fees: $50–$130 an hour for a licensed electrician in the US in 2026, with $90/hr typical.
• Electrical panel upgrade cost: $1,500–$4,500 to upgrade a panel from 100A to 200A, typically $2,500, including the panel, breakers, permit and the utility meter pull.
• Whole-house rewiring cost: $7,500–$24,500 for a typical 1,500–2,000 sq ft house, about $14,000, or $5–$14 per square foot.
• Emergency electrician cost: $175–$460 for the call-out fee and first after-hours hour, typically $310.

HVAC

• HVAC cost guide: $4,000–$9,000 installed, with prices for every city.
• AC replacement cost: $4,000–$9,000 to replace a 3-ton central AC on existing ducts in the US, installed — $6,200 typical.
• Furnace replacement cost: $2,800–$8,000 to replace a gas furnace in the US, installed — $4,600 typical.
• Mini-split installation cost: $2,500–$5,600 for a 12,000 BTU single-zone mini-split in the US, installed — $3,900 typical.
• AC repair and tune-up cost: $150–$600 for a small AC repair in the US — $300 typical.

Solar

• Solar cost guide: $18,350–$28,900 installed, with prices for every city.
• Solar cost by system size: A home solar system costs about $13,050 for 4 kW, $22,400 for 8 kW, $27,200 for 10 kW and $39,050 for 15 kW at typical 2026 US prices, installed with…
• Solar payback and savings: With no federal credit in 2026, a typical $22,400 8 kW system pays back in about 6 years where power costs 30 cents a kWh, 10 years at 20 cents and…
• Solar incentives in 2026: For a system you own, the federal 30% credit is gone: it ended for expenditures after December 31, 2025.
• Solar maintenance and repair: Most solar systems need little upkeep.

Home battery

• Home battery cost guide: $11,500–$18,500 installed, with prices for every city.
• Tesla Powerwall 3 cost: A Tesla Powerwall 3 costs $11,500–$18,500 installed in 2026, and most homeowners pay about $14,750 before any utility incentive.
• Add a battery to existing solar: Adding a battery to solar you already have costs $12,000–$19,500 installed in 2026, and a typical job is $15,250 for about 13.5 kWh.
• Whole-home backup power cost: Whole-home backup on one 13.5 kWh battery with a gateway costs $12,500–$22,000 installed.
• Battery permits and installation fees: Permit and utility interconnection fees for a home battery run $150–$1,000, typically $450.

EV charger

• EV charger cost guide: $1,000–$2,700 installed, with prices for every city.
• Tesla Wall Connector installation cost: $1,150–$2,700 installed in 2026, and about $1,750 is typical.
• NEMA 14-50 outlet installation cost: $500–$1,400 for a NEMA 14-50 outlet near the panel in 2026, and about $800 is typical.
• Panel upgrade for an EV charger: A 200-amp panel upgrade costs $1,500–$4,500 in 2026, and about $2,500 is typical.
• EV charger in a detached garage: $1,700–$5,100 for a Level 2 charger in a detached garage 60 feet from the house in 2026, about $3,200 typical, charger included.

House cleaning

• House cleaning cost guide: $120–$260 per visit, with prices for every city.
• Move-out cleaning cost: $200–$480 for a 3-bed, 2-bath house in 2026, and $320 is typical.
• Deep cleaning cost: $180–$420 for a 3-bed, 2-bath home in 2026, and $270 is typical — about 1.5 times a standard visit ($175 typical).
• Recurring house cleaning cost: For a 3-bed, 2-bath home in 2026: $100–$210 a visit weekly, $110–$230 every two weeks, and $120–$250 monthly.
• Post-construction cleaning cost: $400–$1,200 for a final clean of a 2,000 sq ft home in 2026, and $700 is typical — about $0.20–$0.60 per sq ft.

Carpet cleaning

• Carpet cleaning cost guide: $125–$300 per job, with prices for every city.
• Carpet cleaning per room vs per sq ft: Carpet cleaning costs $40–$90 a room for steam cleaning once you book three or more rooms, or $0.20–$0.50 a square foot when a company prices by area.
• Pet urine and stain removal cost: Pet urine treatment costs $20–$75 a room for an enzyme treatment, and $75–$275 an area for deep extraction when urine has soaked into the pad.
• Upholstery and rug cleaning cost: Cleaning a three-seat sofa costs $100–$275, a sectional $150–$450 and an armchair $40–$100.
• Steam vs dry carpet cleaning cost: Steam cleaning (hot water extraction) costs $40–$90 a room once you book three or more rooms, and low-moisture (dry) cleaning $60–$150 a room.

Window cleaning

• Window cleaning cost guide: $150–$400 per visit, with prices for every city.
• Window cleaning per window vs hourly: Most charge per window — $8–$16 inside and out, typical $12 — or quote a whole-house package of $150–$400 for about 20 windows.
• Screen, track and high window cleaning cost: Screens cost $2–$6 each to clean (solar screens $6–$10), and track and sill detailing $2–$8 a window.
• How often to clean windows: Twice a year — spring and fall — suits most homes.
• Hard water and post-construction window cleaning: Removing hard water spots costs $10–$30 a window on top of a normal clean — about $100–$300 for 10 windows.

Gutter cleaning

• Gutter cleaning cost guide: $150–$400 per job, with prices for every city.
• Gutter cleaning cost by story: Gutter cleaning costs $100–$275 for a one-story home, $150–$400 for a two-story and $225–$600 for a three-story, for about 150–200 ft of gutter.
• Gutter guards vs cleaning: Screen or mesh guards cost $6–$13 a foot installed, about $1,200–$2,600 for 200 ft.
• Downspout and gutter repair cost: Flushing a downspout costs $25–$100 when it isn't part of the cleaning, and clearing a blocked one $60–$150.
• Best time to clean gutters: Clean your gutters in late fall, after the leaves drop, and again in late spring.

Pressure washing

• Pressure washing cost guide: $250–$750 per job, with prices for every city.
• House washing cost: Washing the outside of a 2,000 sq ft, one- or two-story house costs $250–$750 in the US, and $400 is typical.
• Driveway pressure washing cost: Pressure washing a standard 2-car driveway of about 400–600 sq ft costs $125–$400, with $225 typical.
• Deck and fence cleaning cost: Washing a 300–500 sq ft wood deck costs $125–$500, with $250 typical, and 100 linear ft of 6-ft privacy fence $150–$450.
• Roof cleaning cost: Soft washing an asphalt shingle roof of about 1,500–2,000 sq ft costs $350–$1,000, with $600 typical.

Pest control

• Pest control cost guide: $150–$550 per visit, with prices for every city.
• Termite inspection and treatment cost: Termite treatment costs $800–$3,000 for a liquid barrier around a typical house ($1,500 typical), $1,000–$2,500 for bait stations and $1,500–$5,000…
• Bed bug treatment cost: Bed bug treatment costs $300–$800 for one room, with $500 typical, and $1,500–$6,000 for a whole-home heat treatment.
• Rodent control cost (mice and rats): Getting rid of mice or rats costs $150–$650, with $375 typical, for an inspection, traps or bait and follow-up visits.
• Quarterly pest control plan cost: Quarterly pest control costs $100–$300 a visit, with $150 typical, after a first visit of $150–$300.

Handyman

• Handyman cost guide: $45–$100/hr, with prices for every city.
• Handyman hourly rates and minimum charges: $45–$100 an hour for a handyman in the US in 2026, with $70/hr typical.
• TV mounting cost: $100–$300 to mount a TV up to about 65" on drywall with your own mount, typically $180.
• Furniture assembly cost: $50–$200 per piece, about $110 for a typical boxed, ready-to-assemble item.
• Handyman price list for small jobs: Small handyman jobs run from $40 for blinds on one window to $850 for a larger drywall repair.

Junk removal

• Junk removal cost guide: $250–$600 per load, with prices for every city.
• Junk removal cost by truck load: Junk haulers price by how much of the truck you fill.
• Single item junk removal cost: Getting rid of one bulky item costs $60–$175, the usual minimum charge.
• Appliance and mattress disposal cost: Having a hauler take a refrigerator or freezer costs $75–$220, a washer or dryer $50–$175, and a mattress or box spring $55–$150.
• Estate and garage cleanout cost: A two-car garage cleanout costs $250–$600, and clearing a whole 3-bedroom house or estate $1,000–$2,500 ($1,750 typical).

Appliance repair

• Appliance repair cost guide: $100–$400 per repair, with prices for every city.
• Appliance repair cost by appliance: $100–$400 for most single-appliance repairs in 2026, about $200 typical.
• Appliance service call fee: $70–$150 for an appliance technician to come out and find the fault in 2026, about $100 typical.
• Repair or replace an appliance: Repair if the appliance is under about 10 years old and the repair costs less than half the price of a new one.
• Appliance warranty plans: An extended warranty costs $100–$400 for one appliance, covering 3–5 years.

Garage door repair

• Garage door repair cost guide: $150–$550 per repair, with prices for every city.
• Garage door spring replacement cost: $200–$500 to replace both torsion springs on one garage door in 2026, parts and labor, and $300 is typical.
• Garage door opener cost: $300–$900 for a new chain or belt-drive garage door opener, installed, and $500 is typical in 2026.
• Garage door panel and track repair cost: $250–$1,000 to replace one damaged garage door panel in 2026, and about $500 is typical.
• New garage door cost: $1,200–$3,500 for a new double (16×7) steel garage door, installed, and $2,000 is typical in 2026.

Compare costs

• Tank vs tankless water heater
• Heat pump vs gas water heater
• Mini-split vs central AC
• Heat pump vs furnace + AC
• Panel upgrade vs subpanel
• Level 1 vs Level 2 EV charging
• Solar with or without a battery
• Home battery vs generator
• Trenchless vs dig sewer repair