Home Improvement Costs in Boise, ID
Boise's cost index is 8% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Boise Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
5B
Cool-Dry
Building Permits
7,800
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$21.90/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
6.00%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Idaho requires contractor registration through the Idaho Contractor Board for all construction work. Public works projects require additional licensing.
Look up a license at Idaho Contractors Board →All Services in Boise
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$7,820
$5,060 – $11,040
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$25,760
$13,800 – $46,000
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$11,500
$5,520 – $23,000
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$6,900
$3,680 – $11,040
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$736
$138 – $4,600
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,104
$138 – $4,600
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,220
$1,380 – $5,520
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$5,060
$1,840 – $11,040
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$3,864
$1,380 – $7,360
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,600
$920 – $13,800
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$5,060
$1,840 – $9,200
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$690
$276 – $1,380
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$10,120
$4,600 – $16,560
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,840
$736 – $3,680
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,300
$920 – $4,600
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$18,400
$11,040 – $27,600
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$36,800
$23,000 – $59,800
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$7,820
$3,680 – $13,800
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$2,024
$736 – $3,680
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,656
$736 – $3,220
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$5,060
$1,840 – $13,800
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$828
$184 – $2,760
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$322
$92 – $920
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$322
$138 – $736
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$552
$184 – $1,840
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,840
$460 – $4,600
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,300
$920 – $4,600
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$6,900
$3,680 – $11,040
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$41,400
$18,400 – $73,600
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,600
$920 – $13,800