Home project costs in Asheville, NC
Every project we cover, priced for the Asheville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Asheville sits 124th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 96.5 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.6 (105th). The metro has about 180,620 jobs in BLS's May 2025 survey.
Not every job moves the same way here: 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. Sod installation (−3%), vinyl fence (−4%) and chain-link fence (−5%) sit highest, and home addition (−11%), concrete driveway (−11%) and patio door (−9%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Asheville, 2 miles away) shows a January average low of 29°F, a July average high of 86°F and 41 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Asheville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.46 | $22.85 | $23.75 | $22.66 | 1.01 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.76 | $24.66 | $29.67 | $29.12 | 0.85 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.81 | $23.06 | $24.89 | $28.78 | 0.80 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.37 | $28.46 | $29.78 | $30.67 | 0.93 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $18.22 | $21.57 | $23.58 | $27.41 | 0.79 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.01 | $26.25 | $29.79 | $30.38 | 0.86 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $20.92 | $23.65 | $27.94 | $26.77 | 0.88 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $21.50 | $23.89 | $26.29 | $26.65 | 0.90 |
Concrete & paving in Asheville
Across these 7 projects, Asheville averages −8% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Asheville | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Asheville | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,200 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Asheville | 600 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −5% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Asheville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,350 – $9,550 | −6% |
| Paver patio cost in Asheville | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −5% |
| Concrete patio cost in Asheville | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,650 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Asheville | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Asheville
Across these 2 projects, Asheville averages −8% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −7% and composite deck lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Asheville | 300 sq ft | $7,000 – $14,100 | −7% |
| Composite deck cost in Asheville | 300 sq ft | $11,000 – $22,100 | −9% |
Building & additions in Asheville
The 2 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Asheville, from −11% (home addition) to −8% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Asheville | 576 sq ft | $26,700 – $53,600 | −8% |
| Home addition cost in Asheville | 300 sq ft | $33,700 – $68,400 | −11% |
Doors & windows in Asheville
Across these 5 projects, Asheville averages −7% against national midpoints. Front door is highest at −6% and patio door lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Asheville | 1 door | $650 – $3,500 | −6% |
| Storm door cost in Asheville | 1 door | $320 – $880 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Asheville | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Asheville | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Asheville | 1 door | $560 – $5,450 | −9% |
Fencing in Asheville
Across these 4 projects, Asheville averages −5% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −4% and wood fence lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Asheville | 150 linear ft | $2,850 – $7,250 | −6% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Asheville | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,750 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Asheville | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Asheville | 150 linear ft | $3,600 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Asheville
Across these 5 projects, Asheville averages −6% against national midpoints. Gutters is highest at −6% and metal roof lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Asheville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,650 – $11,700 | −7% |
| Metal roof cost in Asheville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,250 – $30,300 | −7% |
| Gutters cost in Asheville | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Asheville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,800 – $23,400 | −7% |
| Attic insulation cost in Asheville | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,800 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Asheville
The 5 jobs here average −7% versus the US in Asheville, from −9% (kitchen cabinets) to −5% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Asheville | 25 linear ft | $3,950 – $12,700 | −9% |
| Shower pan cost in Asheville | 1 pan | $850 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Asheville | 120 sq ft | $17,500 – $29,800 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Asheville | 45 sq ft | $4,300 – $21,400 | −8% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Asheville | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Asheville
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Asheville, from −9% (retaining wall) to −3% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Asheville | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Asheville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,350 – $12,400 | −9% |
| Sod installation cost in Asheville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Asheville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Asheville | 450 sq ft | $33,500 – $104,500 | −7% |
Flooring & interior in Asheville
Across these 3 projects, Asheville averages −7% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −6% and laminate flooring lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Asheville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Asheville | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,600 | −7% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Asheville | 500 sq ft | $1,800 – $6,450 | −8% |
| Tile flooring cost in Asheville | 200 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,450 | −6% |
Asheville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Asheville comes out −7% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, none price higher and 6 lower. Johnson City is the lowest at −10% (45 miles) and Knoxville the highest at −8% (95 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NCthis page | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% | |
| Johnson City, TN | 45 miles | 87.9 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Hickory, NC | 65 miles | 88.5 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Greenville, SC | 65 miles | 93.3 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 70 miles | 91.1 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Kingsport, TN | 70 miles | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% |
| Knoxville, TN | 95 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |