Home project costs in Norwich, CT
Every project we cover, priced for the Norwich-New London-Willimantic metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Norwich-New London-Willimantic area is 100.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Norwich 71st among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 97.3. BLS counts roughly 126,450 jobs here.
In Norwich, 32 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 3 below, and 3 are level with it. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+9%), asphalt driveway (+9%) and metal roof (+7%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−5%), attic insulation (−2%) and hardwood flooring (−2%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Norwich Public Utility Plt, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 21°F, a July average high of 84°F and 52 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are May through October; for exterior installation, they are March through November.
What local trades earn in Norwich
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $22.01 | $24.95 | $32.96 | $22.66 | 1.10 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $25.21 | $31.01 | $37.99 | $29.12 | 1.06 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $30.37 | $32.14 | $37.63 | $28.78 | 1.12 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.72 | $37.01 | $38.27 | $30.67 | 1.21 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $27.41 | n/a |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.06 | $34.73 | $37.83 | $30.38 | 1.14 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.65 | n/a |
Concrete & paving in Norwich
The 7 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Norwich, from +1% (concrete slab) to +9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Norwich | 400 sq ft | $2,500 – $5,250 | +1% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Norwich | 600 sq ft | $3,750 – $9,550 | +4% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Norwich | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | +9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Norwich | 1,000 sq ft | $2,600 – $10,600 | +4% |
| Paver patio cost in Norwich | 300 sq ft | $3,150 – $5,750 | +5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Norwich | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,100 | +2% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Norwich | 400 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,100 | +2% |
Decks & outdoor in Norwich
The 2 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Norwich, from +2% (wood deck) to +3% (composite deck).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Norwich | 300 sq ft | $7,700 – $15,400 | +2% |
| Composite deck cost in Norwich | 300 sq ft | $12,400 – $24,900 | +3% |
Building & additions in Norwich
Across these 2 projects, Norwich averages +4% against national midpoints. Home addition is highest at +5% and detached garage lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Norwich | 576 sq ft | $29,700 – $59,600 | +3% |
| Home addition cost in Norwich | 300 sq ft | $39,800 – $80,700 | +5% |
Doors & windows in Norwich
The 5 jobs here average +1% versus the US in Norwich, from level (front door) to +3% (patio door).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Norwich | 1 door | $710 – $3,700 | +1% |
| Storm door cost in Norwich | 1 door | $360 – $960 | +1% |
| Front door cost in Norwich | 1 door | $510 – $2,500 | level |
| Window replacement cost in Norwich | 10 windows | $4,550 – $15,000 | +1% |
| Patio door cost in Norwich | 1 door | $610 – $6,150 | +3% |
Fencing in Norwich
The 4 jobs here average +2% versus the US in Norwich, from level (vinyl fence) to +4% (chain-link fence).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Norwich | 150 linear ft | $3,100 – $7,750 | +2% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Norwich | 150 linear ft | $4,500 – $9,150 | level |
| Chain-link fence cost in Norwich | 150 linear ft | $1,550 – $6,450 | +4% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Norwich | 150 linear ft | $3,900 – $11,700 | +3% |
Roofing & exterior in Norwich
The 5 jobs here average +4% versus the US in Norwich, from −2% (attic insulation) to +7% (metal roof).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Norwich | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,550 – $13,200 | +6% |
| Metal roof cost in Norwich | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,300 – $34,500 | +7% |
| Gutters cost in Norwich | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,400 | +5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Norwich | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,700 – $26,100 | +4% |
| Attic insulation cost in Norwich | 1,000 sq ft | $980 – $3,900 | −2% |
Kitchen & bath in Norwich
Across these 5 projects, Norwich averages +4% against national midpoints. Shower pan is highest at +9% and kitchen remodel lowest at level.
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Norwich | 25 linear ft | $4,300 – $14,500 | +3% |
| Shower pan cost in Norwich | 1 pan | $1,050 – $3,000 | +9% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Norwich | 120 sq ft | $18,500 – $31,500 | level |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Norwich | 45 sq ft | $5,000 – $24,700 | +6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Norwich | 30 sq ft | $320 – $1,550 | +4% |
Landscaping & drainage in Norwich
Across these 5 projects, Norwich averages +4% against national midpoints. Sprinkler system is highest at +6% and French drain lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Norwich | 60 linear ft | $620 – $2,150 | +3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Norwich | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,400 – $13,800 | +3% |
| Sod installation cost in Norwich | 1,500 sq ft | $1,550 – $3,450 | +5% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Norwich | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,250 – $10,600 | +6% |
| Inground pool cost in Norwich | 450 sq ft | $37,800 – $118,000 | +5% |
Flooring & interior in Norwich
The 3 jobs here average −1% versus the US in Norwich, from −5% (laminate flooring) to +4% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Norwich range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Norwich | 500 sq ft | $5,400 – $12,300 | −2% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Norwich | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,650 | −5% |
| Tile flooring cost in Norwich | 200 sq ft | $2,650 – $10,200 | +4% |
Norwich against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Norwich prices +3% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Waterbury is the lowest at +4% (50 miles) and Worcester the highest at +11% (60 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich, CTthis page | 100.4 | 97.3 | +3% | |
| Hartford, CT | 25 miles | 102.7 | 97.3 | +5% |
| New Haven, CT | 40 miles | 104.6 | 97.3 | +6% |
| Providence, RI | 45 miles | 101.8 | 97.1 | +4% |
| Waterbury, CT | 50 miles | 99.8 | 97.3 | +4% |
| Springfield, MA | 55 miles | 96.1 | 97.0 | +11% |
| Worcester, MA | 60 miles | 102.5 | 97.0 | +11% |