Michael Johnson
Hi, I'm Michael Johnson, the founder of QuoteRuler.
I've always been interested in home improvement, repairs, and understanding what things should actually cost. Over the years, I've realized how difficult it can be for homeowners to know whether they're getting a fair price for a repair or renovation project.
That's why I created QuoteRuler.
My goal is to make home improvement costs easier to understand. I research published pricing data, compare multiple sources, look at regional labor differences, and turn all that information into straightforward guides that anyone can use. You can see exactly how in How we estimate costs.
I believe homeowners shouldn't have to guess whether a contractor's quote is reasonable. They deserve clear information, realistic price ranges, and the confidence to make informed decisions.
When I'm not researching home improvement costs, I enjoy spending time outdoors, taking care of my home, and working on practical projects.
Thanks for stopping by. I hope QuoteRuler helps make your next home project a little easier.
Cost guides by Michael Johnson
AC compressor replacement costHeating & cooling
$1,000–$2,800
Air duct cleaning costCleaning & home services
$300–$800
Artificial turf costYard & outdoor
$3,200–$9,000
Asbestos removal costMold, water & air quality
$1,200–$5,000
Asphalt driveway costYard & outdoor
$3,000–$7,500
Attic insulation costEnergy & insulation
$1,000–$3,000
Basement finishing costRemodeling
$15,000–$75,000
Basement waterproofing costFoundation & structure
$2,500–$10,000
Bathroom remodel costRemodeling
$6,600–$18,000
Bathtub replacement costRemodeling
$1,500–$8,000
Bed bug treatment costPest control
$1,000–$4,000
Boiler replacement costHeating & cooling
$3,500–$9,000
Cabinet refacing costRemodeling
$4,500–$13,000
Carpet installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$900–$2,400
Ceiling fan installation costElectrical & lighting
$150–$600
Chimney repair costRoofing & exterior
$200–$1,500
Chimney sweep costCleaning & home services
$130–$400
Concrete driveway costYard & outdoor
$2,500–$8,000
Concrete patio costYard & outdoor
$1,900–$5,200
Crawl space encapsulation costFoundation & structure
$3,000–$10,000
Dishwasher installation costPlumbing
$600–$1,700
Drywall installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,000–$3,500
Ductwork replacement costHeating & cooling
$2,000–$7,500
EV charger installation costElectrical & lighting
$1,000–$2,500
Egress window installation costRemodeling
$2,700–$7,500
Electrical panel upgrade costElectrical & lighting
$1,500–$4,000
Epoxy garage floor costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,500–$3,500
Exterior house painting costRoofing & exterior
$2,500–$8,000
Fence installation costYard & outdoor
$2,000–$7,000
Foundation repair costFoundation & structure
$2,200–$8,100
Front door replacement costRoofing & exterior
$800–$2,500
Furnace repair costHeating & cooling
$150–$650
Furnace replacement costHeating & cooling
$2,800–$8,000
Garage door installation costRoofing & exterior
$750–$2,500
Garage door opener installation costRoofing & exterior
$300–$800
Garage door spring replacement costRoofing & exterior
$150–$350
Garbage disposal installation costPlumbing
$250–$650
Gas line installation costPlumbing
$300–$1,800
Gutter cleaning costCleaning & home services
$120–$350
Gutter installation costRoofing & exterior
$1,500–$5,000
HVAC replacement costHeating & cooling
$7,000–$15,000
Hardwood floor installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$3,000–$7,500
Heat pump installation costHeating & cooling
$7,000–$16,000
Home addition costRemodeling
$25,000–$100,000
Home appraisal costBuying & inspections
$350–$600
Home inspection costBuying & inspections
$300–$500
Hydro jetting costPlumbing
$350–$1,000
Inground pool costYard & outdoor
$40,000–$90,000
Interior door installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$300–$900
Interior painting costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,000–$5,000
Junk removal costCleaning & home services
$150–$400
Kitchen remodel costRemodeling
$14,600–$45,000
Laminate flooring installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,500–$4,500
Land survey costBuying & inspections
$500–$2,500
Mold removal costMold, water & air quality
$1,200–$3,750
Pest control costPest control
$150–$550
Pool resurfacing costYard & outdoor
$6,000–$15,000
Pressure washing costCleaning & home services
$250–$650
Radon mitigation system costMold, water & air quality
$1,000–$2,000
Recessed lighting installation costElectrical & lighting
$900–$2,500
Retaining wall costYard & outdoor
$3,200–$9,400
Roof inspection costRoofing & exterior
$125–$575
Roof repair costRoofing & exterior
$400–$1,900
Roof replacement costRoofing & exterior
$5,900–$14,000
Screened-in porch costRemodeling
$10,000–$40,000
Septic tank pumping costPlumbing
$300–$600
Septic tank replacement costPlumbing
$3,000–$8,000
Sewer line replacement costPlumbing
$2,200–$11,000
Shower replacement costRemodeling
$2,500–$12,000
Siding replacement costRoofing & exterior
$8,000–$25,000
Skylight installation costRoofing & exterior
$1,000–$3,000
Slab leak repair costPlumbing
$1,000–$4,500
Sliding glass door replacement costRoofing & exterior
$1,200–$4,000
Sod installation costYard & outdoor
$1,000–$3,000
Solar panel installation costEnergy & insulation
$15,000–$32,000
Sprinkler system installation costYard & outdoor
$2,500–$6,500
Stair lift costRemodeling
$3,000–$15,000
Storm door installation costRoofing & exterior
$300–$800
Sump pump installation costPlumbing
$650–$2,200
Sunroom addition costRemodeling
$20,000–$75,000
Termite treatment costPest control
$450–$2,500
Tile installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,000–$4,500
Toilet replacement costPlumbing
$300–$800
Tree removal costYard & outdoor
$400–$1,500
Vinyl plank flooring installation costFlooring, walls & interiors
$1,200–$4,500
Walk-in tub costRemodeling
$3,500–$12,500
Water damage restoration costMold, water & air quality
$1,300–$6,000
Water heater replacement costPlumbing
$1,000–$3,000
Water softener installation costPlumbing
$1,100–$3,500
Well pump replacement costPlumbing
$1,000–$2,800
Whole house generator costEnergy & insulation
$9,000–$18,000
Window replacement costRoofing & exterior
$450–$1,500