Home project costs in Gainesville, GA
Every project we cover, priced for the Gainesville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Gainesville area is 96.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Gainesville 120th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 103,870 jobs here.
In Gainesville, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−5%), sod installation (−6%) and kitchen remodel (−6%); the biggest discounts are composite deck (−15%), concrete driveway (−15%) and laminate flooring (−14%). 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 (Gainesville Gilmer Ap, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 34°F, a July average high of 88°F and 52 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Gainesville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.16 | $18.40 | $22.24 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.85 | $22.24 | $26.44 | $29.12 | 0.76 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.92 | $23.24 | $26.20 | $28.78 | 0.81 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.94 | $24.60 | $29.99 | $30.67 | 0.80 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.02 | $22.02 | $23.40 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.78 | $28.04 | $30.05 | $30.38 | 0.92 |
| 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 Gainesville
Across these 7 projects, Gainesville averages −11% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −9% and concrete driveway lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Gainesville | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Gainesville | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Gainesville | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Gainesville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Gainesville | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Gainesville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Gainesville | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,050 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Gainesville
Across these 2 projects, Gainesville averages −14% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −12% and composite deck lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Gainesville | 300 sq ft | $6,650 – $13,300 | −12% |
| Composite deck cost in Gainesville | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,500 | −15% |
Building & additions in Gainesville
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Gainesville, from −13% (home addition) to −12% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Gainesville | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,400 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Gainesville | 300 sq ft | $32,900 – $66,800 | −13% |
Doors & windows in Gainesville
Across these 5 projects, Gainesville averages −9% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Gainesville | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Gainesville | 1 door | $310 – $860 | −10% |
| Front door cost in Gainesville | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Gainesville | 10 windows | $4,100 – $13,900 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Gainesville | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Gainesville
Across these 4 projects, Gainesville averages −11% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −8% and chain-link fence lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Gainesville | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Gainesville | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,400 | −8% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Gainesville | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Gainesville | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Gainesville
Across these 5 projects, Gainesville averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and vinyl siding lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Gainesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,350 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Gainesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,700 – $29,200 | −11% |
| Gutters cost in Gainesville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Gainesville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Gainesville | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Gainesville
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Gainesville, from −12% (kitchen cabinets) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Gainesville | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Gainesville | 1 pan | $800 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Gainesville | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Gainesville | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,100 | −9% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Gainesville | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,400 | −8% |
Landscaping & drainage in Gainesville
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Gainesville, from −12% (sprinkler system) to −6% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Gainesville | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Gainesville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,150 – $12,200 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Gainesville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Gainesville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,800 | −12% |
| Inground pool cost in Gainesville | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,700 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Gainesville
Across these 3 projects, Gainesville averages −11% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −8% and laminate flooring lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Gainesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Gainesville | 500 sq ft | $4,850 – $11,100 | −11% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Gainesville | 500 sq ft | $1,650 – $6,050 | −14% |
| Tile flooring cost in Gainesville | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,300 | −8% |
Gainesville against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Gainesville prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 3 lower. Dalton is the lowest at −12% (70 miles) and Atlanta the highest at −6% (50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, GAthis page | 96.8 | 96.3 | −11% | |
| Athens, GA | 45 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −11% |
| Atlanta, GA | 50 miles | 100.1 | 100.4 | −6% |
| Dalton, GA | 70 miles | 89.8 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Greenville, SC | 85 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Macon, GA | 100 miles | 88.5 | 96.3 | −12% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 100 miles | 91.5 | 96.0 | −8% |