How much do projects cost in Washington, DC?
Washington contractor pricing runs 30% above the national average. Every guide below is adjusted to local labor rates, permits and climate.
Local labor
Licensed trade labor in Washington runs about 130% of the national average, and the best crews book out fastest in spring and early summer.
Permits & code
Most Washington, DC projects that change structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems need a permit from the local building department; cosmetic work usually does not.
Climate
District of Columbia weather drives material choices here, so ask contractors what they install most often in Washington and why.
Construction costs in Washington
Fence Installation cost in Washington
$1,950 – $5,200
Roof Replacement cost in Washington
$11,050 – $44,200
Kitchen Remodel cost in Washington
$23,400 – $123,500
HVAC Replacement cost in Washington
$7,150 – $23,400
Deck Building cost in Washington
$5,720 – $15,600
Window Replacement cost in Washington
$585 – $1,950
Bathroom Remodel cost in Washington
$8,450 – $49,400
Interior Painting cost in Washington
$1,560 – $7,800
Roof Repair cost in Washington
$520 – $2,340
Siding Installation cost in Washington
$9,100 – $28,600
Flooring Installation cost in Washington
$2,080 – $8,450
Concrete Driveway cost in Washington
$4,550 – $12,350
Plumbing Repair cost in Washington
$234 – $1,105
Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Washington
$2,340 – $5,850
Solar Panel Installation cost in Washington
$19,500 – $41,600
Water Heater Installation cost in Washington
$1,560 – $4,550
Landscaping cost in Washington
$3,900 – $19,500
Tree Removal cost in Washington
$520 – $2,340
Garage Door Installation cost in Washington
$1,170 – $4,550
Foundation Repair cost in Washington
$2,860 – $11,050
Gutter Installation cost in Washington
$1,170 – $3,640
Basement Waterproofing cost in Washington
$3,900 – $15,600
Home Addition cost in Washington
$58,500 – $182,000
Pool Installation cost in Washington
$45,500 – $110,500
Asphalt Paving cost in Washington
$2,340 – $5,460
Exterior Painting cost in Washington
$3,900 – $11,700
Drywall Installation cost in Washington
$1,950 – $4,550
Insulation Installation cost in Washington
$2,340 – $7,020
Tile Installation cost in Washington
$1,820 – $6,500
Countertop Installation cost in Washington
$2,340 – $7,020
Cabinet Refacing cost in Washington
$3,250 – $11,440
Hardwood Floor Refinishing cost in Washington
$3,120 – $8,320
Carpet Installation cost in Washington
$3,185 – $10,010
Stucco Repair cost in Washington
$2,080 – $6,500
Pressure Washing cost in Washington
$293 – $975
Sod Installation cost in Washington
$3,510 – $8,580
Sprinkler System Installation cost in Washington
$4,680 – $9,360
Retaining Wall Installation cost in Washington
$4,875 – $11,700
Patio Installation cost in Washington
$3,900 – $11,700
Epoxy Garage Floor Coating cost in Washington
$2,340 – $7,020
Chimney Repair cost in Washington
$585 – $4,550
Mold Remediation cost in Washington
$1,872 – $4,680
Septic System Installation cost in Washington
$7,800 – $26,000
Sewer Line Replacement cost in Washington
$6,240 – $19,500
Water Well Drilling cost in Washington
$6,500 – $16,900
Sump Pump Installation cost in Washington
$780 – $3,250
Water Softener Installation cost in Washington
$1,560 – $4,550
Standby Generator Installation cost in Washington
$11,700 – $23,400
EV Charger Installation cost in Washington
$1,040 – $3,250
Smart Home Installation cost in Washington
$1,560 – $5,200
Home Security System Installation cost in Washington
$1,248 – $4,680
Ductwork Replacement cost in Washington
$4,875 – $11,700
Heat Pump Installation cost in Washington
$8,580 – $17,550
AC Repair cost in Washington
$195 – $1,950
Furnace Repair cost in Washington
$195 – $1,820
Boiler Installation cost in Washington
$5,850 – $14,300
Radon Mitigation cost in Washington
$1,170 – $3,250
Asbestos Removal cost in Washington
$3,900 – $15,600
Water Damage Restoration cost in Washington
$2,080 – $6,240
Basement Finishing cost in Washington
$36,400 – $93,600
Garage Conversion cost in Washington
$31,200 – $78,000
ADU Construction cost in Washington
$195,000 – $390,000
Sunroom Addition cost in Washington
$31,200 – $104,000
New Home Construction cost in Washington
$429,000 – $1,144,000
Demolition Services cost in Washington
$7,800 – $29,250
Excavation and Grading cost in Washington
$9,750 – $29,250
Junk Removal cost in Washington
$468 – $936
Gutter Cleaning cost in Washington
$234 – $585
Snow Removal cost in Washington
$780 – $2,340
Appliance Repair cost in Washington
$156 – $845
Home Inspection cost in Washington
$455 – $910
Insurance costs in Washington
Loans costs in Washington
Legal costs in Washington
Construction Lawyer cost in Washington
$4,875 – $11,700
Contractor Dispute Attorney cost in Washington
$6,500 – $14,300
Mechanics Lien Attorney cost in Washington
$650 – $4,550
Construction Defect Lawyer cost in Washington
$14,300 – $31,200
Construction Contract Review Attorney cost in Washington
$520 – $3,250
Construction Accident Lawyer cost in Washington
$1,950 – $15,600
Permit and Zoning Attorney cost in Washington
$3,510 – $7,800
HOA Dispute Attorney cost in Washington
$2,925 – $6,500
Property Insurance Claim Lawyer cost in Washington
$650 – $7,800
Real Estate Closing Attorney cost in Washington
$780 – $3,250
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