What home projects cost in Alabama
Construction workers in Alabama earn $1,408 a week on average, -9.7% against the national $1,559. Because labour is roughly 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, that works out to about -4.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $7,800 less here than the national figure.
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Alabama pays more than 14 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Alabama | $62,700 – $94,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Alabama | $13,000 – $20,400 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Alabama | $27,500 – $41,300 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Alabama | $4,100 – $6,200 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Alabama | $24,700 – $40,300 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Alabama | $4,900 – $8,000 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Alabama | $5,400 – $8,400 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Alabama | $127,400 – $217,000 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Alabama | $5,050 – $7,850 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Alabama | $30,600 – $49,800 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Alabama | $2,700 – $4,200 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Alabama | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Alabama | $5,450 – $8,850 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Alabama | $6,050 – $9,850 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Alabama | $4,800 – $7,800 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Alabama | $4,200 – $6,800 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Alabama | $3,800 – $6,500 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Alabama | $31,900 – $54,300 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Alabama | $4,300 – $6,700 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Alabama | $7,000 – $10,900 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Alabama | $3,400 – $5,800 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Alabama | $2,700 – $4,500 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Alabama | $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Alabama | $1,900 – $3,300 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Alabama | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Alabama | $1,850 – $3,050 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Alabama | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Alabama | $8,950 – $14,000 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Alabama | $4,350 – $7,150 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Alabama | $5,100 – $9,100 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Alabama | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Alabama | $1,600 – $3,000 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Alabama | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Alabama | $3,800 – $6,700 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Alabama | $1,800 – $3,200 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Alabama | $5,450 – $10,100 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Alabama | $3,550 – $6,550 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Alabama figures are worked out
Every range on this page is the national estimate with one adjustment: the labour portion is scaled by what construction actually pays in Alabama.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Alabama averages $1,408 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.903. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.956.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Alabama is often wider than the gap between states. Materials are treated as national, which is close to true for lumber and shingles and less true where freight is long. Permit costs, local code and how busy contractors are that month move real quotes as much as wages do. Treat this as a starting point and get a written quote.
Questions about Alabama costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Alabama?
- Construction wages in Alabama run -9.7% against the national average of $1,559 a week. Labour is about 45% of a residential project and materials cost much the same everywhere, so that works out to roughly -4.4% on the price of a job. Alabama pays more than 14 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Alabama adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -4.4%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $7,800 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Alabama, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Alabama?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $600 to $1,000 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $127,400 to $217,000. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Alabama?
- They are state-level figures and should be read that way. The gap between a metro area and a rural county inside one state is often wider than the gap between two states, and the wage data behind this page does not resolve below the state. Use the range as a starting point for what to expect, then get an on-site quote, which is the only firm number.