Ballpark prices for common home services
Use this page for planning, not promises. We removed price estimates from booking workflows on purpose — real quotes should come from real pros. This is the cleaner place for rough numbers.
Quick reality check
Why quotes swing so much
Low complexity
Likely spend band
Good access, routine maintenance, no material surprises.
Typical project
Likely spend band
Normal home, standard scheduling, minor friction.
High-end / messy job
Likely spend band
Urgent, older home, complicated access, or hidden damage.
Featured national averages
Public market benchmarks are useful for sanity checks. They’re broad, imperfect, and still way better than making up a number in your head.
Handyman
National average
$70
Plumber
National average
$70
House Cleaner
National average
$240
Lawn Professional
National average
$130
Mold Removal Expert
National average
$1,114
Planning rule
Ask 2–3 pros
One quote is anecdote. Multiple quotes give you signal.
Best use of this page
- Budgeting ahead
- Spotting crazy quotes
- Prioritizing maintenance
- Understanding seasonal cost spikes
Typical maintenance planning ranges
These are the ranges homeowners ask about most. Think of them as planning guardrails for normal, non-emergency work.
HVAC & air quality
HVAC annual service
$150–$300Tune-up, inspection, and basic performance check.
What moves the price: System age, heat pump vs. furnace/AC, urgent repair findings.
HVAC filter replacement
$10–$30Routine filter swap for airflow and air quality.
What moves the price: Filter size, MERV rating, how many returns your system uses.
Furnace inspection & tune-up
$100–$250Pre-season check before heavy winter use.
What moves the price: Gas vs. electric, accessibility, whether cleaning is included.
Plumbing & water
Water heater flush
$100–$200Sediment flush to protect efficiency and lifespan.
What moves the price: Tank vs. tankless, buildup severity, shutoff/drain access.
Winterize pipes & outdoor faucets
$20–$100Prevent freeze damage before cold weather.
What moves the price: Number of hose bibs, crawlspace access, insulation needed.
Sump pump replacement
$150–$400Typical replacement spend when a sump pump fails.
What moves the price: Pump horsepower, discharge setup, battery backup.
Exterior & structure
Gutter cleaning
$100–$250Clear debris to protect rooflines and foundations.
What moves the price: Home height, gutter length, leaf load, guard removal.
Roof inspection
$200–$500Professional check to catch issues before leaks get expensive.
What moves the price: Roof pitch, material, drone vs. walkable inspection.
Tree & shrub trimming
$200–$800Cutback around roofs, siding, and power lines.
What moves the price: Tree size, hauling, number of limbs near structures.
Safety & seasonal
Dryer vent cleaning
$100–$200Fire-risk reduction and better dryer performance.
What moves the price: Vent length, roof vent access, heavy lint buildup.
Chimney sweep & inspection
$150–$350Annual cleaning and safety check for wood-burning systems.
What moves the price: Creosote buildup, chimney height, cap or liner issues.
Septic inspection & pumping
$300–$600Routine septic maintenance for homes on septic systems.
What moves the price: Tank size, lid access, pumping vs. inspection only.
How to use this without fooling yourself
What actually drives the quote
Urgency
Same-day and weekend work usually costs more.
Season
Peak summer HVAC and winter heating demand can spike pricing.
Safety risk
Gas, electrical, mold, and fire-risk work gets expensive fast.
Complexity
Tight access, old systems, and hidden damage widen the quote range.
Benchmarks on this page are based on ShelterIQ maintenance planning ranges plus public market averages from third-party price guides. They are informational only and should never be treated as a quote.