Home project costs in Chicago

2026 price ranges for the home projects Chicago homeowners budget for, adjusted for local labor and permit costs. Chicago's harsh winters, freeze-thaw cycles, and union labor push project costs above the national average. Heating systems, snow-rated roofing, and weatherproofing matter more here than in milder climates, and city permitting can be slow.

Roof Replacement

$9,900–$19,800

for a typical 2,000 sq ft single-family home

Hvac Installation

$7,700–$15,400

for a full central system in an average home

Kitchen Remodel

$16,500–$49,500

for a mid-range remodel

Water Heater Replacement

$1,300–$3,850

installed, for a standard home

Bathroom Remodel

$13,200–$27,500

for a mid-range full bathroom

Window Replacement

$5,500–$16,500

to replace about 10 windows

Interior Painting

$2,750–$6,600

to paint the interior of a 2,000 sq ft home

Flooring Installation

$3,300–$13,200

for about 1,000 sq ft installed

Electrical Panel Upgrade

$2,200–$4,400

to upgrade to 200-amp service

Solar Panel Installation

$17,600–$28,600

for a typical 7 kW system, before incentives

Fence Installation

$3,300–$8,250

for about 150 linear feet

Garage Door Replacement

$1,100–$3,850

for a standard door installed

Ranges are typical national project costs from public contractor-pricing and industry references (e.g. RSMeans-style cost data and HomeAdvisor/Angi-type surveys), adjusted by a local cost-of-construction index for each city. See our methodology.