Systems

A sump pump job averages $1,100 to $1,600, but the pump itself is $100 to $800 – labour is 65-80% of it. Replacement versus a new pit, pedestal versus submersible, and the discharge rule people break.

A whole-house repipe averaged $7,500 in 2026 and 70% of it is labour. PEX versus copper, cost per fixture, and the three pipe materials that make the job non-optional.

Attic insulation averaged $2,100 in 2026 at $1–$3 a square foot. Cost by type and size — plus why insulating before air sealing wastes much of what you spend.

A panel upgrade averaged $1,800 in 2026. A panel swap and a service upgrade are different jobs at different prices — and some panels are replaced for the brand on the door.

A water heater swap averaged $1,347 in 2026. Going tankless is not a $1,000 upgrade — the gas line, venting and electrical turn a $2,000 unit into a $5,000 project.

A full HVAC replacement averaged $7,500 in 2026, but ductwork can push the same house to $22,000. Cost by system type and size, plus the load calculation most quotes skip.