Typical installed ranges for every project type we price, from HomeGuide's 2026 national cost data, plus a Birmingham labor comparison from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. Free to use and cite.
Little Cahaba Remodeling prices every job on site, in one visit, the same day, so the ranges below are not our prices. They are the typical installed ranges HomeGuide publishes from its 2026 national cost data for each project type, the same figures used on our project pages, so a homeowner, seller or agent can plan before the free consultation.
The labor table comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. Across all industries, the Birmingham metro averaged $1,371 a week in 2025 against a national $1,514, a local labor index of 0.91. For the trades that actually do remodeling work, the gap is smaller: private specialty trade contractors in the Birmingham metro averaged $1,396 a week in 2024 against $1,447 nationally, about 4 percent lower, which is why the national installed ranges above fit Birmingham area jobs closely. Materials are priced nationally. We show the wage figures as context, never as a multiplier, and your exact price comes from walking the job.
Headline installed ranges by project type with the data each one comes from. Tap any project for the full local guide, cost table and FAQs.
| Project type | Typical installed range | Basis | Timeline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodeling | $8,800 to $25,000 | typical full remodel of a 35 to 50 sq ft bathroom | 3 to 8 weeks | HomeGuide bathroom remodel cost guide (2026): $250 to $500 per sq ft full remodel; $150 to $300 partial; $100 to $150 minor |
| Basement Remodeling | $30,000 to $40,000 | typical 1,000 sq ft open plan basement finish | 4 to 10 weeks | HomeGuide cost to finish a basement (2026): $30 to $50 per sq ft; $15,000 to $75,000 for 500 to 1,500 sq ft |
| Real Estate Repairs | $150 to $850 | typical cost per common inspection repair item | Priced the same day | HomeGuide handyman price list, water heater and crawl space cost guides (2026) |
Every line from our bathroom, basement and real estate repair cost tables in one place.
| Project | Item | Typical installed range |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodeling | Minor refresh, 35 to 50 sq ft (flooring, vanity, paint, fixtures) | $3,500 to $7,500 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Partial remodel, 35 to 50 sq ft (tub or shower, toilet, vanity, tile) | $5,300 to $15,000 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Full remodel, 5 by 7 hall bath (35 sq ft) | $8,800 to $17,500 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Full remodel, 5 by 10 bath (50 sq ft) | $12,500 to $25,000 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Full remodel, 8 by 10 primary bath (80 sq ft) | $20,000 to $40,000 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Full remodel, 10 by 10 primary bath (100 sq ft) | $25,000 to $50,000 |
| Bathroom Remodeling | Tub to shower conversion | $1,000 to $15,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | 500 sq ft, open plan | $15,000 to $20,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | 800 sq ft, open plan | $24,000 to $32,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | 1,000 sq ft, open plan | $30,000 to $40,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | 1,000 sq ft, three rooms | $40,000 to $50,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | 1,500 sq ft, three rooms | $60,000 to $75,000 |
| Basement Remodeling | Add a basement bathroom | $2,500 to $12,500 |
| Basement Remodeling | Egress window | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Caulking repair (tub, shower, windows, trim) | $150 to $300 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Drywall repair | $200 to $800 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Paint a room | $350 to $850 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Door installation | $225 to $825 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Regrouting a tub or shower | $250 to $1,000 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Toilet repair | $130 to $310 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Window frame repair | $150 to $600 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Deck or porch repair | $500 to $2,600 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Tank water heater, 40 to 50 gallon, installed | $600 to $3,100 |
| Real Estate Repairs | Crawlspace vapor barrier installation | $1,200 to $4,000 |
BLS QCEW wage data. An index below 1.00 means labor in the metro costs less than the national average.
| Metro labor market | Avg weekly wage, all industries | Local labor cost index | Specialty trade contractors, avg weekly wage | Cities served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $1,371 | 0.91 | $1,396 vs $1,447 nationally | Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Hoover |
Little Cahaba Remodeling walks the job in one visit and gives you written pricing the same day, then sends daily updates while our own crews do the work. Serving homes within about 15 miles of downtown Birmingham.
Get my free estimateFree to reference with a link back. Suggested citation:
Little Cahaba Remodeling Birmingham Remodeling and Repair Cost Index (2026). https://local.littlecahaba.com/cost-index. Project ranges from HomeGuide 2026 cost data; local labor comparison from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW wage data.