What Things Cost in Richmond
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Richmond, calibrated to Virginia labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Richmond Market Rates
Richmond runs 4% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.98×
2% below avg
-2% vs national
Labor Rates
0.95×
5% below avg
-5% vs national
Overall Factor
0.96×
4% below avg
-4% vs national
Richmond Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Richmond, VA — 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
$143 – $327
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Backfill Post Hole
$174 – $502
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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 Richmond
The trades Richmond owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Richmond Market Factors
- Materials run 2% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 5% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.96× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Virginia
- Seasonal demand swings that move Richmond pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Richmond — 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 2,953 contractors in Richmond
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