Home Improvement Costs in Dallas, TX
Dallas's cost index is 3% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Dallas Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
3A
Mixed-Humid
Building Permits
38,200
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$23.10/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
8.25%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Texas does not require a state-level general contractor license. Dallas requires general contractor registration. Specialty trades require state licenses.
Look up a license at Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation →All Services in Dallas
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$8,245
$5,335 – $11,640
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$27,160
$14,550 – $48,500
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$12,125
$5,820 – $24,250
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$7,275
$3,880 – $11,640
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$776
$146 – $4,850
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,164
$146 – $4,850
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,395
$1,455 – $5,820
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$5,335
$1,940 – $11,640
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$4,074
$1,455 – $7,760
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,850
$970 – $14,550
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$5,335
$1,940 – $9,700
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$728
$291 – $1,455
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$10,670
$4,850 – $17,460
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,940
$776 – $3,880
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,425
$970 – $4,850
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$19,400
$11,640 – $29,100
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$38,800
$24,250 – $63,050
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$8,245
$3,880 – $14,550
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$2,134
$776 – $3,880
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,746
$776 – $3,395
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$5,335
$1,940 – $14,550
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$873
$194 – $2,910
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$340
$97 – $970
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$340
$146 – $776
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$582
$194 – $1,940
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,940
$485 – $4,850
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,425
$970 – $4,850
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$7,275
$3,880 – $11,640
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$43,650
$19,400 – $77,600
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,850
$970 – $14,550