What Things Cost in Philadelphia
Real cost ranges in Philadelphia, calibrated to Pennsylvania labor and material markets.
Philadelphia Market Rates
Philadelphia runs 15% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.12×
12% above avg
+12% vs national
Labor Rates
1.18×
18% above avg
+18% vs national
Overall Factor
1.15×
15% above avg
+15% vs national
Philadelphia Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Philadelphia, PA. Not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $8
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $16
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$6 – $8
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Assemble a Shed
$170 – $389
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Backfill Post Hole
$36 – $43
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Bathroom Flooring
$12 – $40
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Bedroom Door
$230 – $977
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Brick Paver
$12 – $35
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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Most-Used in Philadelphia
The trades Philadelphia homeowners price most often.
Philadelphia Market Factors
- Materials run 12% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 18% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.15×, applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to Pennsylvania
- Seasonal demand swings that move Philadelphia pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Philadelphia. Not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 7,000 contractors in Philadelphia
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