Austin labor costs run higher than in most of Texas. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
Austin project cost estimator
Planning estimate
$142,800 – $204,000
Rough planning range only — not a quote. Real bids depend on site conditions, permits, materials and the contractor.
Typical ranges by project
| Project | Common scope | Typical range (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Additions & ADUs | Basic room (500 sq ft) | $127,500 – $204,000 |
| With bath or kitchenette (500 sq ft) | $178,500 – $255,000 | |
| Second story / high-end (500 sq ft) | $255,000 – $382,500 | |
| Kitchen Remodeling | Refresh (160 sq ft) | $12,000 – $24,500 |
| Mid-range remodel (160 sq ft) | $32,500 – $57,000 | |
| High-end / layout change (160 sq ft) | $65,500 – $114,000 | |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Refresh (65 sq ft) | $8,000 – $14,500 |
| Full remodel (65 sq ft) | $16,500 – $30,000 | |
| Primary-bath upgrade (65 sq ft) | $33,000 – $56,500 | |
| Roofing | Architectural shingle (26 squares) | $12,000 – $20,000 |
| Class 4 impact-resistant (26 squares) | $14,500 – $24,000 | |
| Standing-seam metal (26 squares) | $26,500 – $45,000 | |
| HVAC & Insulation | Standard split system | $9,000 – $14,500 |
| Heat pump | $11,000 – $18,500 | |
| High-efficiency variable speed | $16,500 – $26,500 | |
| Outdoor Living & Patio Covers | Aluminum lattice (300 sq ft) | $7,500 – $14,000 |
| Solid roof wood / steel (300 sq ft) | $14,000 – $24,500 | |
| Louvered / custom (300 sq ft) | $24,500 – $43,000 | |
| Foundation Repair | Pressed concrete piers (10 piers) | $3,000 – $5,500 |
| Steel push piers (10 piers) | $9,000 – $15,500 | |
| Helical / drilled (10 piers) | $12,000 – $22,500 | |
| Windows | Vinyl (14 windows) | $8,500 – $15,500 |
| Fiberglass / composite (14 windows) | $14,500 – $24,500 | |
| Wood-clad / premium (14 windows) | $20,000 – $35,500 | |
| Fencing | Cedar privacy (6 ft) (150 linear ft) | $4,500 – $7,500 |
| Board-on-board / 8 ft (150 linear ft) | $7,000 – $10,500 | |
| Ornamental iron / aluminum (150 linear ft) | $6,000 – $12,000 | |
| Hardscaping & Xeriscape | Concrete patio (400 sq ft) | $4,000 – $7,500 |
| Concrete pavers (400 sq ft) | $7,500 – $13,000 | |
| Travertine / premium (400 sq ft) | $11,500 – $18,500 |
Austin-specific cost drivers
- Tree protection: arborist reports, root-zone protection and design changes
- Utility upgrades for added units
- WUI requirements: ignition-resistant materials and ember-resistant vents
- Permit review timelines