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Handyman~$1,900From a $150 board swap to a $5,000 structural rebuild — what deck repairs cost in 2026, what staining and sealing run, and the honest math on repairing versus replacing.
Typical range $800–$3,200
Pest Control~$400Getting rid of mice or rats runs $150 to $600 for most homes, averaging about $400. Here's what trapping, bait stations, entry-point sealing, and attic cleanup each cost in 2026 — and why the sealing matters most.
Typical range $175–$700
Appliance Repair~$200Laundry machines are the most-repaired appliances in the house. Most washer and dryer fixes run $100 to $400 — here's the 2026 price for every common failure, and why front-loaders cost more to keep alive.
Typical range $100–$450
Pool Service~$3,000Installing a pool heater runs $1,800 to $4,300 for most homeowners in 2026. Gas heats fast but costs $200–$500 a month to run; heat pumps and solar flip that math. Here's how to size and price the right one.
Typical range $1,800–$4,300
Handyman~$610A doorknob hole is a $75 fix; water-damaged drywall can run past $1,200. Here's what drywall repair costs in 2026, how pros price patches, and why texture matching is where budgets go sideways.
Typical range $300–$930
Appliance Repair~$250A fridge fix runs $125 to $500 for most problems — but a compressor is a $700–$1,250 job that forces the repair-or-replace question. Here's the full 2026 price breakdown, part by part.
Typical range $125–$700
Pest Control~$600A localized termite treatment averages about $600, a full liquid barrier or bait system runs $1,200 to $3,800, and whole-house tenting hits $1,200 to $3,000 — before you touch the damage repair bill.
Typical range $250–$2,500
Pool Service~$4,500A new vinyl liner runs $2,000 to $5,000 for an above-ground pool and $3,000 to $7,500 for an inground — here's how size, thickness, labor, and the refill water you forgot about add up in 2026.
Typical range $2,000–$7,500
HVAC~$5,900Heat pumps cost most homeowners around $5,900 installed and handle both heating and cooling in one system. Type and climate drive the price, and state rebates can still shave thousands off.
Typical range $4,200–$7,600
Lawn & Garden~$2,000A new sod lawn runs about $1–$2 per square foot installed, or roughly $2,000 for a typical yard. Grading and old-lawn removal add to that.
Typical range $1,000–$3,000
Electrical~$8,000Rewiring runs roughly $2 to $9 a square foot, putting most homes between $4,000 and $12,000. Knob-and-tube and finished walls are what stretch the number.
Typical range $4,000–$18,000
Cleaning~$170From hourly rates to recurring plans, here's what hiring a house cleaner really costs and how to get the best value out of it.
Typical range $120–$240
Handyman~$400Handymen charge $50 to $150 an hour, and the average visit runs about $400. Here's what common jobs cost in 2026 — plus how minimums, flat rates, and materials markups actually work.
Typical range $165–$650
Appliance Repair~$180Most appliance repairs land between $100 and $400, but the service-call fee alone runs $70–$130. Here's what every major appliance costs to fix in 2026 — and the 50% rule that tells you when to stop repairing and start shopping.
Typical range $100–$400
Pest Control~$170A one-time pest visit runs $100 to $600; a quarterly plan costs $100 to $175 per treatment. Here's how 2026 pricing breaks down by pest, by plan, and why the first visit always costs more.
Typical range $100–$500
Pool Service~$125Weekly service runs $80 to $200 a month, a one-time clean is about $225, and reviving a green pool can hit $1,500. Here's what pool cleaning actually costs in 2026 — and which service level your pool really needs.
Typical range $80–$200
HVAC~$5,800Installing central air runs most homeowners around $5,800, but tonnage, SEER2 rating, and whether you need ductwork can swing the bill by thousands. Here's the real math.
Typical range $3,900–$8,000
Plumbing~$335Plumbers charge $45 to $200 an hour, and most repairs land around $335. Here's what common fixes actually cost in 2026 — leaks, faucets, toilets, and pipe work — plus the trip fees nobody warns you about.
Typical range $180–$495
Electrical~$1,300A clean Level 2 install near your panel runs about $800–$2,000 all in. A long wire run or a panel upgrade is what turns a simple job into a $4,000 one.
Typical range $800–$4,000
Roofing~$1,100Most roof repairs land between $380 and $1,900. What pushes a quote toward the high end is rarely the shingles — it's what's underneath.
Typical range $380–$7,000
Cleaning~$360A move-out clean can be the difference between a full deposit back and an awkward email from your landlord. Here's the real cost.
Typical range $200–$420
Lawn & Garden~$145Core aeration averages around $145, but pairing it with overseeding changes the math. Here's what both cost by lawn size and region.
Typical range $75–$250
Roofing~$1,800New gutters run most homes $600 to $3,000. The number that moves it is material — aluminum is the workhorse, copper is the splurge.
Typical range $600–$6,000
Plumbing~$240From a $150 kitchen-sink snake to a $1,400 main-line hydro jet — here's what drain cleaning costs in 2026 and how to tell which method your clog actually needs.
Typical range $100–$800
Electrical~$2,000A like-for-like swap runs around $1,300–$2,500, but jumping from 100 to 200 amps in an older home can push you past $4,000. Here's how the numbers break down.
Typical range $1,300–$4,500
Cleaning~$300Deep cleans run a few hundred dollars for most homes, but the spread is wide. Here's what drives the number and how to keep it in check.
Typical range $200–$400
Lawn & Garden~$65What you'll actually pay a pro to mow, edge, and maintain a lawn, broken down by yard size, frequency, and region.
Typical range $35–$200
HVAC~$4,700A new furnace runs about $4,700 installed for most homes, but the gap between an entry-level gas unit and a high-efficiency one is wide. Here's how the numbers really break down.
Typical range $2,800–$7,500
Plumbing~$1,300What it really costs to swap a water heater in 2026 — broken down by tank, tankless, and heat-pump models, fuel type, and what changes the bill from region to region.
Typical range $880–$3,900
Roofing~$11,000A full re-roof runs most homeowners $6,700 to $16,000, but material, pitch, and where you live can swing that hard. Here's how the math breaks down.
Typical range $6,700–$30,000
