Home Improvement Costs in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis's cost index is 11% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Indianapolis Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
4A
Mixed-Humid
Building Permits
13,500
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$22.30/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
7.00%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
Indiana does not require a state-level general contractor license. Local jurisdictions may require registration. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades require state licensing.
Look up a license at Indiana Professional Licensing Agency →All Services in Indianapolis
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$7,565
$4,895 – $10,680
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$24,920
$13,350 – $44,500
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$11,125
$5,340 – $22,250
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$6,675
$3,560 – $10,680
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$712
$134 – $4,450
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,068
$134 – $4,450
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,115
$1,335 – $5,340
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$4,895
$1,780 – $10,680
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$3,738
$1,335 – $7,120
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,450
$890 – $13,350
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$4,895
$1,780 – $8,900
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$668
$267 – $1,335
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$9,790
$4,450 – $16,020
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,780
$712 – $3,560
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,225
$890 – $4,450
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$17,800
$10,680 – $26,700
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$35,600
$22,250 – $57,850
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$7,565
$3,560 – $13,350
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$1,958
$712 – $3,560
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,602
$712 – $3,115
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$4,895
$1,780 – $13,350
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$801
$178 – $2,670
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$312
$89 – $890
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$312
$134 – $712
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$534
$178 – $1,780
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,780
$445 – $4,450
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,225
$890 – $4,450
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$6,675
$3,560 – $10,680
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$40,050
$17,800 – $71,200
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,450
$890 – $13,350