What Things Cost in Columbus
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Columbus, calibrated to Ohio labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Columbus Market Rates
Columbus 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
Columbus Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Columbus, OH — 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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Most-Used in Columbus
The trades Columbus owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Columbus 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 Ohio
- Seasonal demand swings that move Columbus pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Columbus — 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 1,923 contractors in Columbus
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