What home projects cost in Virginia
Construction workers in Virginia earn $1,514 a week on average, -2.9% 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 -1.3% on the price of a job here.
Biggest difference: ADU, where a typical project runs $2,400 less here than the national figure.
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Virginia pays more than 23 of the 51, and the taller notch marks the national average.
| Project | In Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Home Addition cost in Virginia | $64,700 – $97,100 | $65,600 – $98,400 |
| Bathroom Remodel cost in Virginia | $13,500 – $21,100 | $13,700 – $21,400 |
| Basement Finishing cost in Virginia | $28,400 – $42,600 | $28,800 – $43,200 |
| Interior Painting cost in Virginia | $4,300 – $6,400 | $4,300 – $6,500 |
| Garage Conversion cost in Virginia | $25,500 – $41,700 | $25,800 – $42,200 |
| Shower Remodel cost in Virginia | $5,050 – $8,250 | $5,150 – $8,350 |
| Flooring Installation cost in Virginia | $5,550 – $8,650 | $5,600 – $8,800 |
| ADU cost in Virginia | $131,400 – $223,800 | $133,200 – $226,800 |
| Cabinet Refacing cost in Virginia | $5,200 – $8,100 | $5,250 – $8,250 |
| Kitchen Remodel cost in Virginia | $31,500 – $51,300 | $31,900 – $52,100 |
| Countertop cost in Virginia | $2,750 – $4,350 | $2,800 – $4,400 |
| Project | In Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal cost in Virginia | $650 – $1,050 | $650 – $1,050 |
| Window Replacement cost in Virginia | $5,600 – $9,200 | $5,700 – $9,300 |
| Roof Replacement cost in Virginia | $6,250 – $10,200 | $6,350 – $10,400 |
| Concrete Driveway cost in Virginia | $4,950 – $8,050 | $5,000 – $8,200 |
| Retaining Wall cost in Virginia | $4,350 – $7,050 | $4,350 – $7,150 |
| Landscaping cost in Virginia | $3,950 – $6,750 | $4,000 – $6,800 |
| Pool cost in Virginia | $32,900 – $56,100 | $33,400 – $56,800 |
| Exterior Painting cost in Virginia | $4,450 – $6,950 | $4,500 – $7,000 |
| Siding cost in Virginia | $7,200 – $11,300 | $7,300 – $11,400 |
| Asphalt Driveway cost in Virginia | $3,500 – $6,000 | $3,550 – $6,050 |
| Fence Installation cost in Virginia | $2,800 – $4,650 | $2,800 – $4,700 |
| Gutter Installation cost in Virginia | $1,450 – $2,450 | $1,500 – $2,500 |
| Concrete Patio cost in Virginia | $1,950 – $3,350 | $2,000 – $3,400 |
| Project | In Virginia | National |
|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation cost in Virginia | $1,900 – $3,100 | $1,950 – $3,150 |
| Foundation Repair cost in Virginia | $5,250 – $8,550 | $5,300 – $8,700 |
| HVAC Replacement cost in Virginia | $9,200 – $14,400 | $9,350 – $14,600 |
| Furnace Replacement cost in Virginia | $4,500 – $7,300 | $4,550 – $7,450 |
| Well Drilling cost in Virginia | $5,250 – $9,350 | $5,350 – $9,450 |
| Chimney Repair cost in Virginia | $1,050 – $1,950 | $1,050 – $1,950 |
| Asbestos Removal cost in Virginia | $1,650 – $3,050 | $1,700 – $3,100 |
| Water Heater Replacement cost in Virginia | $1,200 – $2,000 | $1,200 – $2,000 |
| Crawl Space Encapsulation cost in Virginia | $3,900 – $7,000 | $3,950 – $7,050 |
| Electrical Panel Upgrade cost in Virginia | $1,850 – $3,250 | $1,850 – $3,350 |
| Septic System cost in Virginia | $5,600 – $10,400 | $5,650 – $10,500 |
| Basement Waterproofing cost in Virginia | $3,650 – $6,750 | $3,700 – $6,900 |
How the Virginia 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 Virginia.
Wages come from the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages, NAICS 23 (Construction), private ownership. Virginia averages $1,514 a week against $1,559 nationally, an index of 0.971. Applied to a labour share of 45%, that gives a multiplier of 0.987.
What this cannot tell you. It is a state average, and the gap between a metro and a rural county inside Virginia 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 Virginia costs
- Is home improvement more expensive in Virginia?
- Construction wages in Virginia run -2.9% 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 -1.3% on the price of a job. Virginia pays more than 23 of the 51 states and the District of Columbia.
- Does the Virginia adjustment hit some projects harder than others?
- No. It is a wage adjustment, so it moves every project by the same -1.3%, whether that is a tree removal or an addition. What changes is the dollar amount: ADU moves by about $2,400 while tree removal moves by less than $100. If a contractor tells you one trade is unusually expensive in Virginia, that is a local market condition, not something this data can show.
- What is the cheapest home improvement project in Virginia?
- 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 $131,400 to $223,800. Both assume a mid finish level; every calculator lets you change the scope and the finish.
- Are these figures accurate for my city in Virginia?
- 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.