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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.

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)