What Things Cost in Baton Rouge
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Baton Rouge, calibrated to Louisiana labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Baton Rouge Market Rates
Baton Rouge runs 3% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.95×
5% below avg
-5% vs national
Labor Rates
1.00×
At average
Overall Factor
0.97×
3% below avg
-3% vs national
Baton Rouge Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Baton Rouge, LA — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$4 – $14
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Aluminum Decking
$4 – $14
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$144 – $330
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Backfill Post Hole
$176 – $507
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Bathroom Flooring
$4 – $14
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Bedroom Door
$4 – $14
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Brick Paver
$4 – $14
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $5
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The trades Baton Rouge owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Baton Rouge Market Factors
- Materials run 5% below the national average
- Crew labor runs on par with the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.97× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Louisiana
- Seasonal demand swings that move Baton Rouge pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Baton Rouge — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 2,831 contractors in Baton Rouge
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