What home projects cost in Connecticut
Construction workers in Connecticut earn $1,684 a week on average, +8.0% 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 +3.6% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $6,500 more here than the national figure.
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Connecticut pays more than 41 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Connecticut | $68,000 – $102,000 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Connecticut | $14,100 – $22,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Connecticut | $29,800 – $44,800 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Connecticut | $4,500 – $6,700 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Connecticut | $26,800 – $43,600 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Connecticut | $5,300 – $8,700 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Connecticut | $5,800 – $9,100 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Connecticut | $138,000 – $235,000 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Connecticut | $5,450 – $8,550 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Connecticut | $33,100 – $53,900 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Connecticut | $2,950 – $4,600 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Connecticut | $650 – $1,150 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Connecticut | $5,900 – $9,600 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Connecticut | $6,550 – $10,700 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Connecticut | $5,200 – $8,500 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Connecticut | $4,500 – $7,400 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Connecticut | $4,150 – $7,050 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Connecticut | $34,600 – $58,800 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Connecticut | $4,650 – $7,250 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Connecticut | $7,550 – $11,800 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Connecticut | $3,650 – $6,250 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Connecticut | $2,950 – $4,900 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Connecticut | $1,550 – $2,550 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Connecticut | $2,050 – $3,550 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Connecticut | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Connecticut | $2,000 – $3,300 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Connecticut | $5,500 – $9,000 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Connecticut | $9,650 – $15,100 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Connecticut | $4,700 – $7,700 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Connecticut | $5,500 – $9,800 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Connecticut | $1,100 – $2,000 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Connecticut | $1,750 – $3,250 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Connecticut | $1,200 – $2,100 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Connecticut | $4,100 – $7,300 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Connecticut | $1,950 – $3,450 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Connecticut | $5,900 – $10,900 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Connecticut | $3,800 – $7,100 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Connecticut 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 Connecticut.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Connecticut averages $1,684 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 1.080. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 1.036.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Connecticut 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 Connecticut costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Connecticut?
- Construction wages in Connecticut run +8.0% 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 +3.6% on the price of a job. Connecticut pays more than 41 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Connecticut adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same +3.6%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $6,500 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Connecticut, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Connecticut?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,150 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $138,000 to $235,000. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Connecticut?
- 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.