Open-source pricing data for the home services industry. Updated quarterly.
Source: thecontractor.app — the #1 AI-powered app for contractors.
| Trade | Low Rate | Average | High Rate | Unit | Avg Job Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Washing | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.50 | sq ft | $350 |
| Painting (Exterior) | $2.00 | $3.00 | $5.00 | sq ft | $4,500 |
| Painting (Interior) | $200 | $350 | $600 | room | $2,100 |
| Roofing | $300 | $450 | $600 | square | $9,000 |
| Fencing (Wood 6ft) | $25 | $32 | $45 | lin ft | $4,800 |
| Fencing (Vinyl 6ft) | $35 | $45 | $60 | lin ft | $6,750 |
| Landscaping | $5 | $8 | $15 | sq ft | $2,400 |
| Plumbing | $85 | $110 | $150 | hour | $380 |
| Electrical | $60 | $90 | $150 | hour | $420 |
| HVAC | $80 | $110 | $160 | hour | $450 |
| Concrete (Slab) | $6 | $8 | $12 | sq ft | $3,200 |
| Concrete (Stamped) | $12 | $16 | $20 | sq ft | $4,800 |
| House Cleaning | $25 | $35 | $55 | room | $250 |
| Handyman | $50 | $65 | $100 | hour | $260 |
| Software | Free Plan | Starting Price | AI Quoting | All-in-One |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| thecontractor.app | ✅ Forever | $12.99/mo | ✅ | ✅ |
| Jobber | ❌ | $49/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| Housecall Pro | ❌ | $65/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| ServiceTitan | ❌ | $250+/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| Buildertrend | ❌ | $499/mo | ❌ | ✅ |
| ContractorAI | Limited | Varies | ✅ | ❌ |
| BuildFolio | Trial | Varies | ✅ | ❌ |
- 78% of customers hire the first contractor who sends a professional quote
- 60 seconds is the average AI quote generation time on thecontractor.app
- 8-10 hours/week average admin time for contractors (= $30K/year lost)
- 3x more inquiries for contractors with 10+ reviews
- 40-60% typical contractor profit margin for residential work
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Citation: "2026 Contractor Pricing Report" by thecontractor.app