What Things Cost in Pittsburgh
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Pittsburgh, calibrated to Pennsylvania labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Pittsburgh Market Rates
Pittsburgh 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
Pittsburgh Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh
The trades Pittsburgh owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Pittsburgh — 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 637 contractors in Pittsburgh
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