City Cost Guide
Home Renovation Costs in Boston, MA
Boston sits at a 1.3x regional cost index in our dataset — above the national baseline. That affects every renovation project's price, from a quick $1,000 paint job to a full $40,000 kitchen remodel.
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Projects priced
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Boston market snapshot
Boston's construction labor market is a high cost-of-living market that carries through directly to labor rates, which is the primary driver behind its 1.3x cost index. On permitting: the city's older housing stock and historic district overlays can add review steps for exterior-facing projects. Climate-wise, Boston sees cold winters with significant freeze-thaw cycling, a relevant factor for timing exterior projects like roofing, siding, and painting.
All Projects
Boston cost estimates by project
Exterior
Roof Replacement
$7,800 – $39,000
Exterior
Driveway Paving
$3,120 – $15,600
Exterior
Siding Replacement
$10,400 – $36,400
Exterior
Window Replacement
$7,800 – $27,300
Exterior
Exterior Painting
$2,600 – $11,050
Exterior
Gutter Installation
$1,170 – $3,120
Interior
Kitchen Remodel
$19,500 – $84,500
Interior
Bathroom Remodel
$8,450 – $39,000
Interior
Flooring Installation
$3,900 – $23,400
Interior
Interior Painting
$3,250 – $12,350
Interior
Basement Finishing
$22,750 – $78,000
Interior
Garage Conversion
$28,600 – $83,200
Interior
Epoxy Garage Floor Coating
$1,560 – $6,240
Interior
Countertop Installation
$1,300 – $8,450
Interior
Cabinet Refacing
$5,850 – $20,800
Outdoor
Deck Building
$5,850 – $29,250
Outdoor
Fence Installation
$2,925 – $11,700
Outdoor
Inground Pool Installation
$45,500 – $143,000
Outdoor
Tree Removal
$390 – $3,250
Outdoor
Patio Installation
$3,250 – $18,200
Outdoor
Retaining Wall Construction
$2,600 – $10,400
Structural
Foundation Repair
$3,250 – $19,500
Structural
Home Addition
$52,000 – $234,000
Systems
HVAC System Replacement
$7,150 – $20,800
Systems
Water Heater Replacement
$1,560 – $7,150
Systems
Solar Panel Installation
$16,900 – $41,600
Systems
Attic Insulation
$1,950 – $5,850
Systems
Electrical Panel Upgrade
$2,340 – $6,500
Systems
Whole-House Repiping
$5,850 – $20,800
Systems
Sump Pump Installation
$975 – $4,160
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Local Considerations
Permitting and climate in Boston
01Climate: cold winters with significant freeze-thaw cycling. This affects exterior project timing and material choice, particularly for roofing, siding, and painting.
02Permitting: the city's older housing stock and historic district overlays can add review steps for exterior-facing projects.
03Labor market: Boston has a high cost-of-living market that carries through directly to labor rates, which is reflected in the 1.3x cost index applied throughout this site.
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