What home projects cost in South Carolina
Construction workers in South Carolina earn $1,434 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 less here than the national figure.
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South Carolina pays more than 19 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in South Carolina | $63,200 – $94,800 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in South Carolina | $13,200 – $20,600 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in South Carolina | $27,800 – $41,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in South Carolina | $4,150 – $6,250 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in South Carolina | $24,900 – $40,700 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in South Carolina | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in South Carolina | $5,400 – $8,500 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in South Carolina | $128,400 – $218,600 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in South Carolina | $5,050 – $7,950 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in South Carolina | $30,800 – $50,200 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in South Carolina | $2,700 – $4,200 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in South Carolina | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in South Carolina | $5,500 – $9,000 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in South Carolina | $6,100 – $10,000 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in South Carolina | $4,850 – $7,850 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in South Carolina | $4,200 – $6,900 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in South Carolina | $3,850 – $6,550 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in South Carolina | $32,100 – $54,700 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in South Carolina | $4,350 – $6,750 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in South Carolina | $7,000 – $11,000 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in South Carolina | $3,450 – $5,850 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in South Carolina | $2,700 – $4,500 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in South Carolina | $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in South Carolina | $1,900 – $3,300 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In South Carolina | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in South Carolina | $1,850 – $3,050 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in South Carolina | $5,150 – $8,350 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in South Carolina | $9,050 – $14,200 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in South Carolina | $4,400 – $7,200 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in South Carolina | $5,150 – $9,150 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in South Carolina | $1,000 – $1,900 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in South Carolina | $1,600 – $3,000 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in South Carolina | $1,150 – $1,950 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in South Carolina | $3,800 – $6,800 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in South Carolina | $1,800 – $3,200 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in South Carolina | $5,450 – $10,100 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in South Carolina | $3,550 – $6,650 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the South Carolina 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 South Carolina.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. South Carolina averages $1,434 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.920. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.964.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside South Carolina 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 South Carolina costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in South Carolina?
- Construction wages in South Carolina 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. South Carolina pays more than 19 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the South Carolina 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 South Carolina, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in South Carolina?
- 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 $128,400 to $218,600. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in South Carolina?
- 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.