Guide: repair costs
Home repair costs in 2026, side by side
Twenty common jobs, each with its published range and where it comes from.
- $341
- Average plumber visit
- $1,174
- Average roof repair
HomeAdvisor 2026 cost guides, read Oct 2, 2026. See source
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How to read these numbers
Every range here is a national figure from a published cost guide, read on October 2, 2026. Cost guides blend many jobs across the country, so they show what is normal, not what you will pay. Use them to spot a quote far outside the range, and to ask why.
Three things move a repair price most in these sources: the part (a capacitor and a compressor are both AC repairs), the time of the call (after hours and weekends cost more), and access and size (roof pitch and stories, how far the pro travels).
Published ranges by job
| Job | Published cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | ||
| Plumber visit (typical)1 | $182 to $501, average $341 | HomeAdvisor |
| Plumber visit (Networx)6 | $170 to $430 | Networx |
| Plumber service-call fee1 | $100 to $250 | HomeAdvisor |
| Water heater repair (typical)2 | $228 to $1,017, average $616 | HomeAdvisor |
| Water heater element2 | $200 to $300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Heating and cooling | ||
| AC repair (typical)3 | $172 to $664, average $417 | HomeAdvisor |
| AC diagnostic fee3 | $75 to $180 | HomeAdvisor |
| AC capacitor3 | $120 to $475 | HomeAdvisor |
| AC refrigerant recharge3 | $100 to $600 | HomeAdvisor |
| AC compressor3 | $1,200 to $2,800 | HomeAdvisor |
| Central air installation8 | $3,680 to $7,170 | Networx |
| Roofing | ||
| Roof repair (typical)4 | $395 to $1,967, average $1,174 | HomeAdvisor |
| Roof leak4 | $360 to $1,550 | HomeAdvisor |
| Roof flashing4 | $200 to $500 | HomeAdvisor |
| Roof replacement7 | $4,500 to $8,600 | Networx |
| Electrical | ||
| Electrician job (typical)5 | $163 to $538, average $351 | HomeAdvisor |
| Electrician service call9 | $145 to $450 | Networx |
| Outlet installation5 | $200 to $300 | HomeAdvisor |
| Breaker panel replacement5 | $520 to $2,120 | HomeAdvisor |
| Electrical panel upgrade5 | $1,200 to $2,000 | HomeAdvisor |
HomeAdvisor pages updated June 17 to 19, 2026; Networx pages undated. All read October 2, 2026.
What after hours adds
| Trade | What the source says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbers1 | Weekend, holiday and after-hours work comes at a higher hourly rate; Networx also says to expect a premium | HomeAdvisor, Networx |
| AC technicians3 | $160 to $250 per hour outside standard hours | HomeAdvisor |
| Electricians5 | Time-and-a-half to double the standard rate plus a trip charge of $100 or more | HomeAdvisor |
Using the table with a real quote
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Far above the range? Ask what is included: parts, trip fee, after-hours rate, disposal.
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Compressors, panels and roof replacement are where a second written bid pays for itself.
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