Roof replacement cost
Asphalt, metal and tile by house size.
Know the cost before you call
US price ranges and a working calculator. No quote required to see the numbers.
Project cost calculator
Pick a project, a material, and a size. You get a national range on the spot.
$6,750 to $11,250Roof replacement, 1,500 sq ft, national range, not a quote.
Top cost guides
Every guide opens with the price range, then the table behind it.
Bathroom remodel cost
Small, mid-size and primary bathrooms by tier.
Kitchen remodel cost
A 10x10 kitchen worked example.
Fix it yourself
Beginner projects with time, cost and difficulty up front.
How to patch drywall
Small holes, nail pops and doorknob damage.
How to fix a running toilet
Flapper, fill valve or float.
How to recaulk a bathtub
Remove moldy caulk and lay a lasting bead.
Something broken?
Start with the symptom. Causes ranked, safe checks, and when to call a licensed pro.
Why is my AC not cooling?
Filter, thermostat, frozen coil and capacitor.
Why do I have no hot water?
Breaker, pilot, element and tank age.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Overload, short or ground fault.
Seasonal spotlight
Furnace and frozen-pipe season. Do these checks before a hard freeze.
Fall home maintenance checklist
Gutters, furnace filter, hose bibs, weatherstripping and sump pump.
How to winterize a house
Pipes, windows and attic, in one weekend order.
Ice dam prevention
Attic air sealing and insulation, the fix that actually works.
What every guide includes
- The price range first, in the opening lines, never buried
- A table behind the range: by size, by material, by component
- What is included, what is excluded, and the permit note
- A working calculator on every major project guide
- An updated date on the page, and the method behind the numbers
How we estimate costs
Our ranges use published US labor and material data, cross-checked against sources like the U.S. Department of Energy for energy guidance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for safety and efficiency standards, and the annual Cost vs. Value report for remodel pricing benchmarks. They are planning numbers, not quotes. Every cost page shows its updated date, what is included and excluded, and permit notes.
Questions homeowners ask us
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
A mid-range kitchen remodel in the US typically costs $15,000 to $65,000 depending on size and finish level. Our kitchen remodel cost guide breaks it down by cabinet type and square foot, with a working calculator.
How accurate are the cost ranges on HomeCost HQ?
They are directional national planning ranges built from published US labor and material data, refreshed on a regular cycle. They are not quotes. Your city and your home's condition will move the real price, which is why every guide names its cost drivers.
Should I DIY my project or hire a pro?
DIY the cosmetic and mechanical basics: painting, drywall patches, faucet cartridges, drain clogs. Hire licensed pros for gas lines, electrical panel work, refrigerant, and anything structural or inside walls. Every guide on this site marks that line explicitly.
How often are these guides updated?
Cost guides are reviewed and re-stamped on a regular refresh cycle, and sooner when pricing data shifts. The updated date at the top of every page is the date you can hold us to.