What Things Cost in Newark
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Newark, calibrated to New Jersey labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Newark Market Rates
Newark runs 27% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.25×
25% above avg
+25% vs national
Labor Rates
1.28×
28% above avg
+28% vs national
Overall Factor
1.27×
27% above avg
+27% vs national
Newark Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Newark, NJ — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $18
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $18
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$7 – $8
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Assemble a Shed
$187 – $428
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Backfill Post Hole
$228 – $658
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $18
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $18
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Brick Paver
$5 – $18
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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Most-Used in Newark
The trades Newark owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Newark Market Factors
- Materials run 25% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 28% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.27× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to New Jersey
- Seasonal demand swings that move Newark pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Newark — 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 3,062 contractors in Newark
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