Home Improvement Costs in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh's cost index is 5% below the national average.
Updated March 2026 · 30 services tracked
Raleigh Construction Market Overview
Climate Zone
4A
Mixed-Humid
Building Permits
19,200
residential permits issued in 2023
Avg Construction Wage
$22.40/hr
BLS average for construction trades
Sales Tax on Materials
7.25%
applied to material purchases
State Contractor Licensing
North Carolina requires a general contractor license for projects over $30,000. Licensed through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Look up a license at NC Licensing Board for General Contractors →All Services in Raleigh
Roof Replacement
Roofing · per project
$8,075
$5,225 – $11,400
Kitchen Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$26,600
$14,250 – $47,500
Bathroom Remodel
Remodeling · per project
$11,875
$5,700 – $23,750
HVAC Installation
HVAC · per system
$7,125
$3,800 – $11,400
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing · per job
$760
$143 – $4,750
Electrical Work
Electrical · per job
$1,140
$143 – $4,750
Interior Painting
Painting · per project
$3,325
$1,425 – $5,700
Flooring Installation
Flooring · per project
$5,225
$1,900 – $11,400
Fence Installation
Fencing · per project
$3,990
$1,425 – $7,600
Landscaping
Landscaping · per project
$4,750
$950 – $14,250
Concrete & Paving
Concrete · per project
$5,225
$1,900 – $9,500
Window Replacement
Windows · per window
$713
$285 – $1,425
Siding Installation
Siding · per project
$10,450
$4,750 – $17,100
Gutter Installation
Gutters · per project
$1,900
$760 – $3,800
Insulation
Insulation · per project
$2,375
$950 – $4,750
Solar Panel Installation
Solar · per system
$19,000
$11,400 – $28,500
Pool Construction
Pool · per project
$38,000
$23,750 – $61,750
Deck Construction
Deck · per project
$8,075
$3,800 – $14,250
Garage Door Installation
Garage · per door
$2,090
$760 – $3,800
Water Heater Installation
Plumbing · per unit
$1,710
$760 – $3,325
Foundation Repair
Foundation · per project
$5,225
$1,900 – $14,250
Tree Service
Tree Service · per tree
$855
$190 – $2,850
Pest Control
Pest Control · per treatment
$333
$95 – $950
Pressure Washing
Cleaning · per job
$333
$143 – $760
Drywall Repair
Drywall · per job
$570
$190 – $1,900
Stucco Repair
Stucco · per project
$1,900
$475 – $4,750
Tile Installation
Tile · per project
$2,375
$950 – $4,750
Cabinet Refacing
Cabinets · per kitchen
$7,125
$3,800 – $11,400
Home Addition
Addition · per project
$42,750
$19,000 – $76,000
Demolition
Demolition · per project
$4,750
$950 – $14,250