What Things Cost in Houston
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Houston, calibrated to Texas labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Houston Market Rates
Houston 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
Houston Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Houston, TX — 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
$175 – $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 Houston
The trades Houston owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Houston 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 Texas
- Seasonal demand swings that move Houston pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Houston — 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 4,140 contractors in Houston
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