Home project costs in Shreveport, LA
Every project we cover, priced for the Shreveport-Bossier City metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Shreveport-Bossier City area is 84.8 against 100 for the US, which puts Shreveport 297th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 93.7. BLS counts roughly 162,750 jobs here.
In Shreveport, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are kitchen remodel (−9%), gutters (−9%) and retaining wall (−9%); the biggest discounts are laminate flooring (−17%), composite deck (−16%) and chain-link fence (−15%). 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 (Shreveport, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 37°F, a July average high of 94°F and 51 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are February through May and October through November; for exterior installation, they are October through May.
What local trades earn in Shreveport
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.97 | $22.56 | $28.14 | $29.12 | 0.77 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.57 | $24.52 | $31.60 | $28.78 | 0.85 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.85 | $28.71 | $31.99 | $30.67 | 0.94 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $20.16 | $23.02 | $28.30 | $27.41 | 0.84 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.60 | $29.25 | $31.84 | $30.38 | 0.96 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.64 | $23.34 | $24.87 | $26.65 | 0.88 |
Concrete & paving in Shreveport
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Shreveport, from −14% (concrete driveway) to −10% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Shreveport | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,600 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Shreveport | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,900 | −14% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Shreveport | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −10% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Shreveport | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,050 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Shreveport | 300 sq ft | $2,700 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Shreveport | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,450 | −13% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Shreveport | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −12% |
Decks & outdoor in Shreveport
The 2 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Shreveport, from −16% (composite deck) to −13% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Shreveport | 300 sq ft | $6,550 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Composite deck cost in Shreveport | 300 sq ft | $10,200 – $20,400 | −16% |
Building & additions in Shreveport
Across these 2 projects, Shreveport averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Shreveport | 576 sq ft | $25,500 – $51,100 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Shreveport | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,500 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Shreveport
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Shreveport, from −13% (patio door) to −9% (garage door).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Shreveport | 1 door | $630 – $3,350 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Shreveport | 1 door | $310 – $840 | −12% |
| Front door cost in Shreveport | 1 door | $430 – $2,250 | −10% |
| Window replacement cost in Shreveport | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Patio door cost in Shreveport | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −13% |
Fencing in Shreveport
The 4 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Shreveport, from −15% (chain-link fence) to −10% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Shreveport | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,700 | −13% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Shreveport | 150 linear ft | $4,150 – $8,250 | −10% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Shreveport | 150 linear ft | $1,350 – $5,200 | −15% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Shreveport | 150 linear ft | $3,350 – $10,200 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Shreveport
The 5 jobs here average −11% versus the US in Shreveport, from −13% (vinyl siding) to −9% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Shreveport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Shreveport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Gutters cost in Shreveport | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Shreveport | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Attic insulation cost in Shreveport | 1,000 sq ft | $880 – $3,600 | −11% |
Kitchen & bath in Shreveport
Across these 5 projects, Shreveport averages −11% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −9% and kitchen cabinets lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Shreveport | 25 linear ft | $3,800 – $12,000 | −13% |
| Shower pan cost in Shreveport | 1 pan | $820 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Shreveport | 120 sq ft | $16,900 – $28,800 | −9% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Shreveport | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,700 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Shreveport | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,300 | −12% |
Landscaping & drainage in Shreveport
Across these 5 projects, Shreveport averages −10% against national midpoints. Retaining wall is highest at −9% and French drain lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Shreveport | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Shreveport | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,300 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Shreveport | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −10% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Shreveport | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,600 – $9,050 | −10% |
| Inground pool cost in Shreveport | 450 sq ft | $32,400 – $101,000 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Shreveport
The 3 jobs here average −14% versus the US in Shreveport, from −17% (laminate flooring) to −12% (tile flooring).
| Project | Size | Shreveport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Shreveport | 500 sq ft | $4,750 – $10,900 | −13% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Shreveport | 500 sq ft | $1,600 – $5,850 | −17% |
| Tile flooring cost in Shreveport | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,000 | −12% |
Shreveport against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Shreveport prices −12% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Texarkana is the lowest at −14% (75 miles) and Beaumont the highest at −7% (165 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | 84.8 | 93.7 | −12% | |
| Longview, TX | 55 miles | 89.5 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Texarkana, TX | 75 miles | 84.0 | 93.7 | −14% |
| Tyler, TX | 90 miles | 92.2 | 93.8 | −13% |
| Monroe, LA | 100 miles | 83.6 | 93.7 | −13% |
| Alexandria, LA | 105 miles | 85.7 | 93.7 | −12% |
| Beaumont, TX | 165 miles | 90.0 | 93.8 | −7% |