What Things Cost in Chattanooga
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Chattanooga, calibrated to Tennessee labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Chattanooga Market Rates
Chattanooga runs 5% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.93×
7% below avg
-7% vs national
Labor Rates
0.97×
3% below avg
-3% vs national
Overall Factor
0.95×
5% below avg
-5% vs national
Chattanooga Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Chattanooga, TN — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$4 – $13
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Aluminum Decking
$4 – $13
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$140 – $322
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Backfill Post Hole
$171 – $494
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Bathroom Flooring
$4 – $13
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Bedroom Door
$4 – $13
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Brick Paver
$4 – $13
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $5
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Most-Used in Chattanooga
The trades Chattanooga owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Chattanooga Market Factors
- Materials run 7% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 3% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.95× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Tennessee
- Seasonal demand swings that move Chattanooga pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Chattanooga — 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 2,752 contractors in Chattanooga
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