Home Improvement Costs in Columbus, OH
Columbus's cost index is 10% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Columbus Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
4A
Mixed-Humid
Building Permits
12,800
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$23.00/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
7.50%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Ohio does not require a state-level general contractor license. Columbus requires local contractor registration. Specialty trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) require state licensing.
Look up a license at Ohio Department of Commerce - Industrial Compliance →All Services in Columbus
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$7,650
$4,950 – $10,800
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$25,200
$13,500 – $45,000
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$11,250
$5,400 – $22,500
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$6,750
$3,600 – $10,800
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$720
$135 – $4,500
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,080
$135 – $4,500
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,150
$1,350 – $5,400
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$4,950
$1,800 – $10,800
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$3,780
$1,350 – $7,200
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,500
$900 – $13,500
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$4,950
$1,800 – $9,000
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$675
$270 – $1,350
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$9,900
$4,500 – $16,200
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,800
$720 – $3,600
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,250
$900 – $4,500
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$18,000
$10,800 – $27,000
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$36,000
$22,500 – $58,500
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$7,650
$3,600 – $13,500
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$1,980
$720 – $3,600
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,620
$720 – $3,150
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$4,950
$1,800 – $13,500
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$810
$180 – $2,700
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$315
$90 – $900
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$315
$135 – $720
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$540
$180 – $1,800
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,800
$450 – $4,500
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,250
$900 – $4,500
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$6,750
$3,600 – $10,800
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$40,500
$18,000 – $72,000
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,500
$900 – $13,500