Home project costs in Charlottesville, VA
Every project we cover, priced for the Charlottesville metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Charlottesville sits 89th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 99.1 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.8 (94th). The metro has about 114,780 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. Gravel driveway (−3%), window replacement (−3%) and French drain (−3%) sit highest, and metal roof (−9%), roof replacement (−8%) and shower pan (−8%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Charlottesville 2 Sse, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 28°F, a July average high of 84°F and 48 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through October; for exterior installation, they are February through December.
What local trades earn in Charlottesville
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $18.49 | $21.67 | $22.62 | $22.66 | 0.96 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.28 | $26.97 | $29.53 | $29.12 | 0.93 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $24.22 | $28.75 | $30.44 | $28.78 | 1.00 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.39 | $27.17 | $32.93 | $30.67 | 0.89 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $23.94 | $24.63 | $28.97 | $27.41 | 0.90 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $24.83 | $30.28 | $34.85 | $30.38 | 1.00 |
| 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 Charlottesville
Across these 7 projects, Charlottesville averages −5% against national midpoints. Gravel driveway is highest at −3% and concrete driveway lowest at −6%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Charlottesville | 400 sq ft | $2,350 – $4,950 | −5% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Charlottesville | 600 sq ft | $3,450 – $8,650 | −6% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Charlottesville | 600 sq ft | $2,950 – $7,100 | −4% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Charlottesville | 1,000 sq ft | $2,450 – $9,950 | −3% |
| Paver patio cost in Charlottesville | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Concrete patio cost in Charlottesville | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,800 | −5% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Charlottesville | 400 sq ft | $3,100 – $7,550 | −5% |
Decks & outdoor in Charlottesville
Across these 2 projects, Charlottesville averages −5% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −5% and composite deck lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Charlottesville | 300 sq ft | $7,200 – $14,400 | −5% |
| Composite deck cost in Charlottesville | 300 sq ft | $11,400 – $22,900 | −5% |
Building & additions in Charlottesville
The 2 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Charlottesville, from −6% (home addition) to −5% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Charlottesville | 576 sq ft | $27,500 – $55,100 | −5% |
| Home addition cost in Charlottesville | 300 sq ft | $35,700 – $72,300 | −6% |
Doors & windows in Charlottesville
Across these 5 projects, Charlottesville averages −4% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at −3% and storm door lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Charlottesville | 1 door | $670 – $3,550 | −4% |
| Storm door cost in Charlottesville | 1 door | $330 – $910 | −5% |
| Front door cost in Charlottesville | 1 door | $470 – $2,400 | −4% |
| Window replacement cost in Charlottesville | 10 windows | $4,400 – $14,600 | −3% |
| Patio door cost in Charlottesville | 1 door | $580 – $5,800 | −3% |
Fencing in Charlottesville
Across these 4 projects, Charlottesville averages −5% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −4% and aluminum fence lowest at −5%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Charlottesville | 150 linear ft | $2,900 – $7,300 | −4% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Charlottesville | 150 linear ft | $4,350 – $8,800 | −4% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Charlottesville | 150 linear ft | $1,500 – $5,850 | −5% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Charlottesville | 150 linear ft | $3,550 – $10,800 | −5% |
Roofing & exterior in Charlottesville
Across these 5 projects, Charlottesville averages −7% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −5% and metal roof lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Charlottesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,550 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Metal roof cost in Charlottesville | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,700 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Charlottesville | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Charlottesville | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,900 – $23,800 | −6% |
| Attic insulation cost in Charlottesville | 1,000 sq ft | $940 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Charlottesville
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Charlottesville, from −8% (shower pan) to −4% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Charlottesville | 25 linear ft | $4,100 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Shower pan cost in Charlottesville | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −8% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Charlottesville | 120 sq ft | $17,800 – $30,300 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Charlottesville | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Charlottesville | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Charlottesville
The 5 jobs here average −4% versus the US in Charlottesville, from −6% (retaining wall) to −3% (French drain).
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Charlottesville | 60 linear ft | $580 – $2,050 | −3% |
| Retaining wall cost in Charlottesville | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,600 – $12,700 | −6% |
| Sod installation cost in Charlottesville | 1,500 sq ft | $1,450 – $3,200 | −3% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Charlottesville | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,800 – $9,500 | −5% |
| Inground pool cost in Charlottesville | 450 sq ft | $34,400 – $107,500 | −5% |
Flooring & interior in Charlottesville
Across these 3 projects, Charlottesville averages −6% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at −5% and laminate flooring lowest at −7%.
| Project | Size | Charlottesville range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Charlottesville | 500 sq ft | $5,200 – $11,800 | −5% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Charlottesville | 500 sq ft | $1,850 – $6,550 | −7% |
| Tile flooring cost in Charlottesville | 200 sq ft | $2,150 – $9,450 | −6% |
Charlottesville against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Charlottesville comes out −5% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 1 prices higher and 5 lower. Lynchburg is the lowest at −10% (55 miles) and Washington the highest at +3% (85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VAthis page | 99.1 | 96.8 | −5% | |
| Harrisonburg, VA | 40 miles | 94.9 | 96.8 | −8% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 55 miles | 89.4 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Richmond, VA | 75 miles | 97.9 | 96.8 | −7% |
| Washington, DC | 85 miles | 108.9 | 104.8 | +3% |
| Roanoke, VA | 85 miles | 93.6 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Winchester, VA | 90 miles | 96.5 | 96.7 | −8% |