What home projects cost in Vermont
Construction workers in Vermont earn $1,353 a week on average, -13.2% 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 -5.9% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $10,700 less here than the national figure.
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Vermont pays more than 10 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Vermont | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Vermont | $61,700 – $92,500 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Vermont | $12,900 – $20,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Vermont | $27,100 – $40,700 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Vermont | $4,100 – $6,100 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Vermont | $24,300 – $39,700 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Vermont | $4,850 – $7,850 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Vermont | $5,250 – $8,250 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Vermont | $125,300 – $213,300 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Vermont | $4,950 – $7,750 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Vermont | $30,000 – $49,000 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Vermont | $2,650 – $4,150 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Vermont | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Vermont | $600 – $1,000 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Vermont | $5,350 – $8,750 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Vermont | $5,950 – $9,750 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Vermont | $4,700 – $7,700 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Vermont | $4,100 – $6,700 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Vermont | $3,750 – $6,450 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Vermont | $31,400 – $53,400 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Vermont | $4,200 – $6,600 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Vermont | $6,850 – $10,700 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Vermont | $3,350 – $5,650 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Vermont | $2,650 – $4,450 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Vermont | $1,450 – $2,400 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Vermont | $1,900 – $3,200 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Vermont | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Vermont | $1,800 – $3,000 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Vermont | $5,000 – $8,200 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Vermont | $8,800 – $13,800 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Vermont | $4,300 – $7,000 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Vermont | $5,000 – $8,900 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Vermont | $1,000 – $1,800 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Vermont | $1,600 – $2,950 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Vermont | $1,100 – $1,900 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Vermont | $3,700 – $6,600 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Vermont | $1,750 – $3,150 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Vermont | $5,300 – $9,900 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Vermont | $3,450 – $6,450 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Vermont 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 Vermont.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Vermont averages $1,353 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.868. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.941.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Vermont 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 Vermont costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Vermont?
- Construction wages in Vermont run -13.2% 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 -5.9% on the price of a job. Vermont pays more than 10 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Vermont adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -5.9%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $10,700 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Vermont, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Vermont?
- 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 $125,300 to $213,300. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Vermont?
- 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.