What Things Cost in St. Louis
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in St. Louis, calibrated to Missouri labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
St. Louis Market Rates
St. Louis runs 11% below the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
0.90×
10% below avg
-10% vs national
Labor Rates
0.88×
12% below avg
-12% vs national
Overall Factor
0.89×
11% below avg
-11% vs national
St. Louis Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to St. Louis, MO — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$4 – $12
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Aluminum Decking
$4 – $12
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$5 – $6
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Assemble a Shed
$132 – $301
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Backfill Post Hole
$160 – $463
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Bathroom Flooring
$4 – $12
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Bedroom Door
$4 – $12
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Brick Paver
$4 – $12
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$2 – $4
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Most-Used in St. Louis
The trades St. Louis owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
St. Louis Market Factors
- Materials run 10% below the national average
- Crew labor runs 12% below the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 0.89× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Missouri
- Seasonal demand swings that move St. Louis pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to St. Louis — 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 2,813 contractors in St. Louis
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