Here are the top 20 most common home repairs in the USA, along with low, medium, and high-end cost estimates based on the size and severity of the repair. These costs vary depending on location, labor, materials, and the extent of the damage.
Updated: November 12, 2024
The data is from our National Small Home Repair 2024 Survey.
Repair | Low-End Cost | Medium Cost | High-End Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Fixing a leaky faucet | $75 – $150 | $200 – $400 | $500 – $800 |
Unclogging drains | $100 – $200 | $300 – $500 | $600 – $900 |
Repairing or replacing a running toilet | $75 – $150 | $200 – $500 | $600 – $1,200 |
Patching drywall | $100 – $300 | $400 – $800 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Fixing squeaky floors or stairs | $150 – $300 | $400 – $700 | $1,000 – $1,500 |
Repairing or replacing broken tiles | $150 – $400 | $500 – $1,200 | $1,500 – $3,000 |
Fixing or replacing faulty electrical outlets | $100 – $200 | $300 – $600 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Repairing or replace a broken garbage disposal | $150 – $300 | $400 – $700 | $800 – $1,200 |
Fixing a leaky roof | $150 – $400 | $500 – $2,000 | $5,000 – $12,000 |
Repairing or replacing damaged gutters | $100 – $300 | $500 – $1,200 | $2,000 – $5,000 |
Fixing or replacing a faulty water heater | $150 – $400 | $500 – $1,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
Repairing or replacing HVAC systems | $100 – $300 | $500 – $2,500 | $5,000 – $10,000 |
Fixing stuck windows | $75 – $200 | $300 – $600 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Repairing or replacing broken appliances | $100 – $300 | $500 – $1,200 | $2,000 – $5,000 |
Fixing peeling paint or wallpaper | $100 – $300 | $500 – $1,500 | $2,000 – $4,000 |
Repairing or replacing damaged siding | $200 – $500 | $1,000 – $4,000 | $10,000 – $20,000 |
Fixing foundation cracks | $500 – $1,500 | $2,000 – $7,000 | $10,000 – $40,000 |
Repairing or replacing damaged deck boards | $150 – $400 | $500 – $2,000 | $5,000 – $15,000 |
Fixing or replacing broken door locks | $75 – $200 | $300 – $600 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Repairing or replacing damaged weatherstripping | $100 – $300 | $400 – $800 | $1,000 – $2,000 |
Low: $75 – $150 (simple repairs like replacing washers or tightening connections)
Medium: $200 – $400 (repairing leaks inside the faucet or replacing parts)
High: $500 – $800 (replacing the entire faucet or addressing pipe issues)
Low: $100 – $200 (simple clogs in sinks or tubs)
Medium: $300 – $500 (deeper clogs or snaking the drain)
High: $600 – $900 (removing large blockages or sewer line clogs)
Low: $75 – $150 (minor repairs like replacing flappers or chains)
Medium: $200 – $500 (replacing fill valves or flush mechanisms)
High: $600 – $1,200 (full toilet replacement)
Low: $100 – $300 (small holes or cracks)
Medium: $400 – $800 (multiple patches or larger areas)
High: $1,000 – $2,000 (extensive repairs or re-texturing)
Low: $150 – $300 (tightening loose boards or screws)
Medium: $400 – $700 (replacing boards or reinforcing the floor)
High: $1,000 – $1,500 (repairing structural issues or subfloors)
Low: $150 – $400 (replacing a few tiles)
Medium: $500 – $1,200 (repairing multiple tiles or resetting grout)
High: $1,500 – $3,000 (replacing large sections or retiling an area)
Low: $100 – $200 (simple outlet replacement)
Medium: $300 – $600 (replacing multiple outlets or adding GFCI outlets)
High: $1,000 – $2,000 (rewiring or adding new outlets)
Low: $150 – $300 (fixing minor issues or jams)
Medium: $400 – $700 (replacing the disposal unit)
High: $800 – $1,200 (upgrading to a larger unit or addressing plumbing issues)
Low: $150 – $400 (repairing small leaks or replacing a few shingles)
Medium: $500 – $2,000 (patching larger areas or multiple leaks)
High: $5,000 – $12,000 (replacing large sections or the entire roof)
Low: $100 – $300 (cleaning or fixing small sections)
Medium: $500 – $1,200 (replacing damaged gutters or downspouts)
High: $2,000 – $5,000 (full gutter replacement or addressing drainage issues)
Low: $150 – $400 (simple repairs like replacing heating elements)
Medium: $500 – $1,500 (replacing parts or upgrading the heater)
High: $2,000 – $4,000 (full water heater replacement)
Low: $100 – $300 (small repairs like replacing filters or thermostats)
Medium: $500 – $2,500 (repairing the compressor or replacing parts)
High: $5,000 – $10,000 (full HVAC replacement)
Low: $75 – $200 (adjusting or lubricating the tracks)
Medium: $300 – $600 (repairing or replacing window parts)
High: $1,000 – $2,000 (replacing the entire window)
Low: $100 – $300 (repairing small issues or replacing parts)
Medium: $500 – $1,200 (major repairs to appliances)
High: $2,000 – $5,000 (replacing the entire appliance)
Low: $100 – $300 (touch-up painting or wallpaper repairs)
Medium: $500 – $1,500 (repainting or replacing sections of wallpaper)
High: $2,000 – $4,000 (repainting entire rooms or removing old wallpaper)
Low: $200 – $500 (repairing small sections of siding)
Medium: $1,000 – $4,000 (replacing larger sections)
High: $10,000 – $20,000 (full siding replacement)
Low: $500 – $1,500 (repairing minor cracks)
Medium: $2,000 – $7,000 (repairing structural damage)
High: $10,000 – $40,000 (major foundation repair or rebuilding)
Low: $150 – $400 (replacing a few boards)
Medium: $500 – $2,000 (repairing multiple sections of the deck)
High: $5,000 – $15,000 (full deck replacement or rebuilding)
Low: $75 – $200 (repairing or replacing locks)
Medium: $300 – $600 (replacing multiple locks or upgrading security)
High: $1,000 – $2,000 (installing new locking systems or smart locks)
Low: $100 – $300 (replacing weatherstripping around doors or windows)
Medium: $400 – $800 (upgrading to higher-quality materials)
High: $1,000 – $2,000 (replacing weatherstripping throughout the home)