What home projects cost in Georgia
Construction workers in Georgia earn $1,545 a week on average, -0.9% 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 -0.4% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $700 less here than the national figure.
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Georgia pays more than 30 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Georgia | $65,400 – $98,000 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Georgia | $13,600 – $21,200 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Georgia | $28,700 – $43,100 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Georgia | $4,300 – $6,500 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Georgia | $25,800 – $42,000 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Georgia | $5,100 – $8,300 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Georgia | $5,600 – $8,700 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Georgia | $132,700 – $225,900 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Georgia | $5,250 – $8,150 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Georgia | $31,800 – $51,800 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Georgia | $2,800 – $4,400 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Georgia | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Georgia | $5,650 – $9,250 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Georgia | $6,300 – $10,300 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Georgia | $5,000 – $8,100 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Georgia | $4,350 – $7,150 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Georgia | $4,000 – $6,800 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Georgia | $33,200 – $56,600 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Georgia | $4,500 – $7,000 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Georgia | $7,250 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Georgia | $3,550 – $6,050 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Georgia | $2,800 – $4,700 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Georgia | $1,500 – $2,500 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Georgia | $2,000 – $3,400 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Georgia | $1,950 – $3,150 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Georgia | $5,300 – $8,600 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Georgia | $9,350 – $14,600 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Georgia | $4,550 – $7,450 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Georgia | $5,300 – $9,400 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Georgia | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Georgia | $1,700 – $3,100 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Georgia | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Georgia | $3,950 – $7,050 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Georgia | $1,850 – $3,350 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Georgia | $5,650 – $10,500 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Georgia | $3,650 – $6,850 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Georgia 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 Georgia.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Georgia averages $1,545 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.991. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.996.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Georgia 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 Georgia costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Georgia?
- Construction wages in Georgia run -0.9% 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 -0.4% on the price of a job. Georgia pays more than 30 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Georgia adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -0.4%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $700 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Georgia, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Georgia?
- Of the 36 projects priced here, tree removal is the least expensive at $650 to $1,050 for a typical job, and ADU is the most at $132,700 to $225,900. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Georgia?
- 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.