Prices

What common jobs cost

Typical San Diego prices for 101 everyday home jobs. These are early estimates that local pros are still reviewing. Your final price depends on your home and the details of the job.

Mounting & Assembly

  • TV mounting (up to 55 in)Fixed price · per TV$129
  • TV mounting (56 in and larger)Fixed price · per TV$169
  • TV mounting above fireplaceEstimate · per TV$199–$299
  • Hide TV wires in wallFixed price · per TV$129
  • Shelf or floating shelf installFixed price · up to 3 shelves$79
  • Curtain rod or blinds installFixed price · per window$69
  • Mirror or art hangingFixed price · up to 5 items$79
  • Furniture assembly (small item)Fixed price · per item$79
  • Furniture assembly (bed or wardrobe)Estimate · per item$129–$219
  • Desk or office furniture assemblyEstimate · per item$99–$179
  • Outdoor furniture or grill assemblyEstimate · per item$99–$189
  • Baby gate or childproofing installFixed price · per visit$99

Handyman

  • General handyman (first hour)Fixed price · first hour$95
  • Door knob or deadbolt replacementFixed price · per lock$89
  • Smart lock installFixed price · per lock$129
  • Weatherstripping replacementFixed price · per door$99
  • Caulking tub or showerFixed price · per tub$149
  • Grab bar installFixed price · per bar$119
  • Smoke or CO detector installFixed price · up to 3 units$69
  • Video doorbell installFixed price · per doorbell$119
  • Cabinet hardware installFixed price · up to 20 pulls$99
  • Closet organizer installEstimate · per closet$199–$449
  • Fence board or gate repairEstimate · per visit$149–$349

Plumbing

  • Faucet replacement (kitchen or bath)Fixed price · per faucet$189
  • Toilet replacementFixed price · labor, per toilet$299
  • Toilet repair (running or leaking)Fixed price · per toilet$149
  • Garbage disposal installFixed price · labor, per unit$229
  • Drain clog clearing (sink or tub)Fixed price · per drain$179
  • Main sewer line clearingEstimate · per line$299–$549
  • Water heater replacement (tank)Estimate · installed$1,600–$2,600
  • Tankless water heater installEstimate · installed$3,200–$5,200
  • Shower valve or cartridge replacementFixed price · per valve$249
  • Hose bib replacementFixed price · per bib$169
  • Water leak diagnosisVisit fee · diagnostic visit$129 visit
  • Dishwasher installFixed price · labor, per unit$229
  • Ice maker water line installFixed price · per line$149
  • Pressure regulator replacementEstimate · per valve$399–$649

Electrical

  • Ceiling fan install (existing box)Fixed price · per fan$179
  • Ceiling fan install (new wiring)Estimate · per fan$299–$499
  • Light fixture replacementFixed price · per fixture$139
  • Recessed light installFixed price · per light$189
  • Outlet or switch replacementFixed price · first 3 devices$119
  • GFCI outlet installFixed price · per outlet$149
  • Dimmer or smart switch installFixed price · first 2 switches$129
  • EV charger install (Level 2)Estimate · per charger$900–$2,200
  • Electrical troubleshootingVisit fee · diagnostic visit$149 visit
  • Panel upgradeEstimate · per panel$2,500–$4,500
  • Outdoor or landscape lightingEstimate · per project$399–$1,200
  • Whole-home surge protectorFixed price · per panel$349

HVAC

  • AC tune-upFixed price · per system$129
  • Furnace tune-upFixed price · per system$119
  • AC not cooling diagnosisVisit fee · diagnostic visit$99 visit
  • Thermostat install (smart)Fixed price · per thermostat$159
  • Mini-split install (single zone)Estimate · installed$3,500–$6,000
  • Duct cleaningEstimate · per home$399–$699
  • Dryer vent cleaningFixed price · per vent$149
  • Bathroom exhaust fan replacementFixed price · per fan$249

Appliances

  • Washer or dryer repairVisit fee · diagnostic visit$99 visit
  • Refrigerator repairVisit fee · diagnostic visit$109 visit
  • Dishwasher repairVisit fee · diagnostic visit$99 visit
  • Oven or range repairVisit fee · diagnostic visit$99 visit
  • Microwave over-range installFixed price · per unit$229
  • Gas range hookupFixed price · per unit$179
  • Washer and dryer hookupFixed price · per pair$149

Doors & Windows

  • Interior door install (pre-hung)Fixed price · labor, per door$299
  • Exterior door installEstimate · labor, per door$599–$999
  • Sliding door track or roller repairFixed price · per door$189
  • Screen door or window screen replacementFixed price · per screen$89
  • Garage door opener installFixed price · labor, per opener$299
  • Garage door spring repairEstimate · per door$229–$399
  • Window replacementEstimate · per window$650–$1,200

Drywall & Painting

  • Drywall patch (small hole)Fixed price · up to 3 patches$149
  • Drywall repair (large area)Estimate · per area$299–$699
  • Popcorn ceiling removalEstimate · per sq ft$2–$4
  • Interior room paintingEstimate · per room$450–$900
  • Cabinet paintingEstimate · per kitchen$3,500–$7,000
  • Exterior house paintingEstimate · per home$4,500–$9,500
  • Fence or deck stainingEstimate · per project$599–$1,500

Flooring & Tile

  • Laminate or vinyl plank installEstimate · per sq ft, labor$3–$6
  • Tile installEstimate · per sq ft, labor$8–$15
  • Grout cleaning and sealingEstimate · per room$249–$549
  • Carpet installEstimate · per sq ft, labor$2–$4
  • Baseboard installEstimate · per linear ft$4–$8
  • Backsplash installEstimate · per kitchen$699–$1,500

Cleaning

  • Standard home cleaningEstimate · per visit$149–$249
  • Deep cleaningEstimate · per visit$279–$499
  • Move-in or move-out cleaningEstimate · per home$299–$599
  • Carpet cleaningFixed price · per room$49
  • Window cleaningEstimate · per home$199–$399
  • Pressure washing (driveway or patio)Estimate · per area$199–$399
  • Gutter cleaningEstimate · per home$149–$299
  • Solar panel cleaningEstimate · up to 20 panels$149–$249

Yard & Outdoor

  • Lawn mowingEstimate · per visit$49–$89
  • Yard cleanupEstimate · per visit$249–$499
  • Tree trimmingEstimate · per tree$350–$900
  • Sprinkler repairVisit fee · diagnostic visit$99 visit
  • Junk removalEstimate · per load$199–$599

Pest Control

  • General pest treatmentFixed price · per home$149
  • Rodent inspection and trappingVisit fee · inspection visit$149 visit
  • Termite inspectionVisit fee · inspection visit$99 visit
  • Bee or wasp nest removalFixed price · per nest$179