What Things Cost in Charlotte
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Charlotte, calibrated to North Carolina labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Charlotte Market Rates
Charlotte runs 3% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.96×
4% below avg
-4% vs national
Labor Rates
0.98×
2% below avg
-2% vs national
Overall Factor
0.97×
3% below avg
-3% vs national
Charlotte Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Charlotte, NC — 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
$143 – $328
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Backfill Post Hole
$175 – $504
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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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Most-Used in Charlotte
The trades Charlotte owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Charlotte Market Factors
- Materials run 4% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 2% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.97× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to North Carolina
- Seasonal demand swings that move Charlotte pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Charlotte — 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 2,824 contractors in Charlotte
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