CostComparison
| Trade | Hourly Rate | Service Call Fee | Typical Project Cost Range | Factors Affecting Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $50 - $150/hour | $75 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $150 - $2,000+ (Small Jobs) $2,000 - $20,000+ (Large Projects) |
Job complexity, location, electrical codes, equipment/materials used, emergency work |
| Plumber | $50 - $150/hour | $50 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $150 - $2,500+ (Small Jobs) $2,500 - $10,000+ (Large Projects) |
Type of service (repair, installation), plumbing codes, pipe/material costs, access difficulty |
| HVAC Technician | $60 - $125/hour | $75 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $150 - $3,000+ (Repair/Install) $3,000 - $20,000+ (System Installation) |
Size and complexity of HVAC system, equipment, energy efficiency, brand, inspection needs |
| General Contractor | $50 - $150/hour | Varies by job type (often included in total cost) | $1,000 - $50,000+ (Small Jobs) $50,000+ (Large Construction) |
Type of project (residential, commercial), location, project scale, labor/materials |
| Carpenter | $35 - $100/hour | $50 - $100 (Flat Fee) | $200 - $10,000+ (Small Projects) $10,000 - $50,000+ (Large Builds) |
Job complexity (finish carpentry vs. framing), material costs, location, design complexity |
| Painter | $30 - $60/hour | $50 - $100 (Flat Fee) | $200 - $5,000+ (Small Jobs) $5,000 - $20,000+ (Commercial) |
Job size, surface preparation, type of paint, indoor/outdoor work |
| Mason/Bricklayer | $40 - $90/hour | $75 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $200 - $5,000+ (Small Jobs) $5,000 - $50,000+ (Masonry Projects) |
Material type, project size, job difficulty, location |
| Landscaper | $30 - $80/hour | $50 - $100 (Flat Fee) | $100 - $5,000+ (Small Projects) $5,000 - $20,000+ (Large Landscaping) |
Job size, equipment needed, materials, landscape design complexity |
| Roofing Contractor | $50 - $150/hour | $75 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $1,000 - $20,000+ (Roof Repair/Install) | Roof size, type of roofing material, complexity, emergency work |
| Drywall Installer | $40 - $75/hour | $50 - $100 (Flat Fee) | $300 - $5,000+ (Small Jobs) $5,000 - $20,000+ (Large Jobs) |
Wall size, material type, job complexity (patching vs. full install) |
| Flooring Installer | $40 - $100/hour | $50 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $300 - $7,000+ (Small Jobs) $7,000 - $50,000+ (Large Projects) |
Floor type (carpet, tile, hardwood), material quality, subfloor preparation |
| Glazier (Window Installer) | $35 - $80/hour | $75 - $150 (Flat Fee) | $300 - $5,000+ (Install/Repair) | Glass type, window size, installation complexity, framing work required |