Home project costs in Kingsport, TN
Every project we cover, priced for the Kingsport-Bristol metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Kingsport-Bristol area is 86.4 against 100 for the US, which puts Kingsport 287th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.2. BLS counts roughly 119,560 jobs here.
In Kingsport, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−3%), gravel driveway (−5%) and sprinkler system (−5%); the biggest discounts are roof replacement (−17%), home addition (−14%) and metal roof (−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 (Kingsport, 1 miles away) shows a January average low of 27°F, a July average high of 87°F and 45 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 Kingsport
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $21.49 | $26.90 | $36.27 | $28.78 | 0.93 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $22.91 | $28.54 | $34.61 | $30.67 | 0.93 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $16.63 | $20.59 | $23.25 | $27.41 | 0.75 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.39 | $28.88 | $34.69 | $30.38 | 0.95 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.18 | $19.10 | $23.55 | $26.65 | 0.72 |
Concrete & paving in Kingsport
Across these 7 projects, Kingsport averages −9% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −5% and concrete driveway lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Kingsport | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,700 | −10% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Kingsport | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,000 | −13% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Kingsport | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,850 | −7% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Kingsport | 1,000 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,750 | −5% |
| Paver patio cost in Kingsport | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Kingsport | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Kingsport | 400 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −10% |
Decks & outdoor in Kingsport
Across these 2 projects, Kingsport averages −11% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −10% and composite deck lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Kingsport | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Composite deck cost in Kingsport | 300 sq ft | $10,600 – $21,300 | −12% |
Building & additions in Kingsport
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Kingsport, from −14% (home addition) to −10% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Kingsport | 576 sq ft | $26,000 – $52,100 | −10% |
| Home addition cost in Kingsport | 300 sq ft | $32,700 – $66,200 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Kingsport
Across these 5 projects, Kingsport averages −8% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Kingsport | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Kingsport | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Kingsport | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Kingsport | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Kingsport | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −10% |
Fencing in Kingsport
Across these 4 projects, Kingsport averages −7% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −6% and wood fence lowest at −8%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Kingsport | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,050 | −8% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Kingsport | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,600 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Kingsport | 150 linear ft | $1,450 – $5,650 | −8% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Kingsport | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,700 | −6% |
Roofing & exterior in Kingsport
Across these 5 projects, Kingsport averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −3% and roof replacement lowest at −17%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Kingsport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $4,950 – $10,500 | −17% |
| Metal roof cost in Kingsport | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,350 – $28,500 | −14% |
| Gutters cost in Kingsport | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Kingsport | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Kingsport | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,850 | −3% |
Kitchen & bath in Kingsport
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Kingsport, from −11% (kitchen cabinets) to −7% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Kingsport | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,300 | −11% |
| Shower pan cost in Kingsport | 1 pan | $810 – $2,500 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Kingsport | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,400 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Kingsport | 45 sq ft | $4,200 – $20,800 | −11% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Kingsport | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Kingsport
The 5 jobs here average −5% versus the US in Kingsport, from −7% (sod installation) to −5% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Kingsport | 60 linear ft | $570 – $2,000 | −5% |
| Retaining wall cost in Kingsport | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,700 – $12,800 | −5% |
| Sod installation cost in Kingsport | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Kingsport | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,550 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Kingsport | 450 sq ft | $34,400 – $107,500 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Kingsport
Across these 3 projects, Kingsport averages −10% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −10% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Kingsport range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Kingsport | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Kingsport | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Kingsport | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,150 | −10% |
Kingsport against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Kingsport prices −9% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 3 price higher and 2 lower. Johnson City is the lowest at −10% (25 miles) and Huntington the highest at −6% (120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | 86.4 | 96.2 | −9% | |
| Johnson City, TN | 25 miles | 87.9 | 96.2 | −10% |
| Asheville, NC | 70 miles | 96.5 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Hickory, NC | 75 miles | 88.5 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Knoxville, TN | 100 miles | 92.6 | 96.2 | −8% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 110 miles | 92.7 | 96.8 | −9% |
| Huntington, WV | 120 miles | 88.4 | 96.3 | −6% |