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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
 
 

Common Home Repairs and Their Costs

 
 

1. Fixing a Leaky Faucet

 

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)

 
 

2. Unclogging Drains

 

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)

 
 

3. Repairing or Replacing a Running Toilet

 

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)

 
 

4. Patching Drywall

 

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)

 
 

5. Fixing Squeaky Floors or Stairs

 

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)

 
 

6. Repairing or Replacing Broken Tiles

 

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)

 
 

7. Fixing or Replacing Faulty Electrical Outlets

 

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)

 
 

8. Repairing or Replacing a Broken Garbage Disposal

 

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)

 
 

9. Fixing a Leaky Roof

 

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)

 
 

10. Repairing or Replacing Damaged Gutters

 

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)

 
 

11. Fixing or Replacing a Faulty Water Heater

 

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)

 
 

12. Repairing or Replacing HVAC Systems

 

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)

 
 

13. Fixing Stuck Windows

 

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)

 
 

14. Repairing or Replacing Broken Appliances

 

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)

 
 

15. Fixing Peeling Paint or Wallpaper

 

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)

 
 

16. Repairing or Replacing Damaged Siding

 

Low: $200 – $500 (repairing small sections of siding)

 

Medium: $1,000 – $4,000 (replacing larger sections)

 

High: $10,000 – $20,000 (full siding replacement)

 
 

17. Fixing Foundation Cracks

 

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)

 
 

18. Repairing or Replacing Damaged Deck Boards

 

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)

 
 

19. Fixing or Replacing Broken Door Locks

 

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)

 
 

20. Repairing or Replacing Damaged Weatherstripping

 

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)

 
 

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