Home project costs in Roanoke, VA
Every project we cover, priced for the Roanoke metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Roanoke sits 169th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 93.6 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.8 (93rd). The metro has about 153,980 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. Attic insulation (−6%), kitchen remodel (−6%) and garage door (−7%) sit highest, and composite deck (−14%), chain-link fence (−14%) and home addition (−14%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Roanoke Rgnl Ap, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 29°F, a July average high of 88°F and 43 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 Roanoke
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $22.03 | $23.56 | $27.91 | $28.78 | 0.82 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.88 | $24.86 | $29.53 | $30.67 | 0.81 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.37 | $24.20 | $28.27 | $27.41 | 0.88 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.87 | $27.98 | $31.16 | $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 | $19.87 | $22.25 | $24.63 | $26.65 | 0.83 |
Concrete & paving in Roanoke
Across these 7 projects, Roanoke averages −10% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at −8% and paver patio lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Roanoke | 400 sq ft | $2,200 – $4,750 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Roanoke | 600 sq ft | $3,250 – $8,100 | −12% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Roanoke | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,750 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Roanoke | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,100 | −11% |
| Paver patio cost in Roanoke | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −12% |
| Concrete patio cost in Roanoke | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Roanoke | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Roanoke
Across these 2 projects, Roanoke averages −13% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at −11% and composite deck lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Roanoke | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Roanoke | 300 sq ft | $10,300 – $20,700 | −14% |
Building & additions in Roanoke
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Roanoke, from −14% (home addition) to −11% (detached garage).
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Roanoke | 576 sq ft | $25,900 – $51,900 | −11% |
| Home addition cost in Roanoke | 300 sq ft | $32,800 – $66,600 | −14% |
Doors & windows in Roanoke
Across these 5 projects, Roanoke averages −8% against national midpoints. Garage door is highest at −7% and patio door lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Roanoke | 1 door | $640 – $3,450 | −7% |
| Storm door cost in Roanoke | 1 door | $310 – $870 | −9% |
| Front door cost in Roanoke | 1 door | $440 – $2,350 | −7% |
| Window replacement cost in Roanoke | 10 windows | $4,150 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Patio door cost in Roanoke | 1 door | $550 – $5,350 | −11% |
Fencing in Roanoke
Across these 4 projects, Roanoke averages −10% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at −7% and chain-link fence lowest at −14%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Roanoke | 150 linear ft | $2,650 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Roanoke | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Roanoke | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −14% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Roanoke | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Roanoke
Across these 5 projects, Roanoke averages −10% against national midpoints. Attic insulation is highest at −6% and vinyl siding lowest at −12%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Roanoke | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Roanoke | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,600 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Roanoke | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Roanoke | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,350 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Roanoke | 1,000 sq ft | $930 – $3,750 | −6% |
Kitchen & bath in Roanoke
The 5 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Roanoke, from −12% (kitchen cabinets) to −6% (kitchen remodel).
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Roanoke | 25 linear ft | $3,900 – $12,200 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Roanoke | 1 pan | $810 – $2,550 | −11% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Roanoke | 120 sq ft | $17,300 – $29,500 | −6% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Roanoke | 45 sq ft | $4,250 – $21,000 | −10% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Roanoke | 30 sq ft | $280 – $1,400 | −7% |
Landscaping & drainage in Roanoke
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Roanoke, from −12% (inground pool) to −7% (sod installation).
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Roanoke | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Roanoke | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,100 – $12,100 | −11% |
| Sod installation cost in Roanoke | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,050 | −7% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Roanoke | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,550 – $8,850 | −11% |
| Inground pool cost in Roanoke | 450 sq ft | $31,900 – $99,700 | −12% |
Flooring & interior in Roanoke
Across these 3 projects, Roanoke averages −9% against national midpoints. Tile flooring is highest at −7% and laminate flooring lowest at −11%.
| Project | Size | Roanoke range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Roanoke | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Roanoke | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,300 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Roanoke | 200 sq ft | $2,100 – $9,400 | −7% |
Roanoke against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Roanoke comes out −10% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and none lower. Lynchburg is the lowest at −10% (40 miles) and Charlottesville the highest at −5% (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | 93.6 | 96.8 | −10% | |
| Blacksburg, VA | 35 miles | 92.7 | 96.8 | −9% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 40 miles | 89.4 | 96.8 | −10% |
| Winston, NC | 85 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 85 miles | 99.1 | 96.8 | −5% |
| Greensboro, NC | 90 miles | 92.9 | 96.6 | −9% |
| Burlington, NC | 90 miles | 93.2 | 96.6 | −9% |