What Things Cost in Birmingham
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Birmingham, calibrated to Alabama labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Birmingham Market Rates
Birmingham runs 17% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.85×
15% below avg
-15% vs national
Labor Rates
0.82×
18% below avg
-18% vs national
Overall Factor
0.83×
17% below avg
-17% vs national
Birmingham Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Birmingham, AL — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$3 – $12
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Aluminum Decking
$3 – $12
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$123 – $283
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Backfill Post Hole
$150 – $434
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Bathroom Flooring
$3 – $12
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Bedroom Door
$3 – $12
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Brick Paver
$3 – $12
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $4
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Most-Used in Birmingham
The trades Birmingham owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Birmingham Market Factors
- Materials run 15% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 18% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.83× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Alabama
- Seasonal demand swings that move Birmingham pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Birmingham — 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 943 contractors in Birmingham
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