What Things Cost in Philadelphia
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Philadelphia, calibrated to Pennsylvania labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Philadelphia Market Rates
Philadelphia runs 15% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.12×
12% above avg
+12% vs national
Labor Rates
1.18×
18% above avg
+18% vs national
Overall Factor
1.15×
15% above avg
+15% vs national
Philadelphia Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Philadelphia, PA — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $16
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $16
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$6 – $8
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Assemble a Shed
$170 – $389
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Backfill Post Hole
$207 – $598
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $16
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $16
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Brick Paver
$5 – $16
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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Most-Used in Philadelphia
The trades Philadelphia owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Philadelphia Market Factors
- Materials run 12% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 18% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.15× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Pennsylvania
- Seasonal demand swings that move Philadelphia pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Philadelphia — 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 3,555 contractors in Philadelphia
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