Home project costs in Virginia Beach, VA
Every project we cover, priced for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
Virginia Beach sits 105th of 300 metros on BEA's regional price index, at 97.9 where the US is 100. Goods, the index that drives materials, is 96.8 (98th). The metro has about 763,060 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. Window replacement (−4%), kitchen remodel (−5%) and garage door (−5%) sit highest, and chain-link fence (−12%), roof replacement (−11%) and concrete driveway (−11%) sit lowest. Labor-heavy work tracks local wages; materials-heavy work tracks the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Oceana Nas, 3 miles away) shows a January average low of 32°F, a July average high of 87°F and 47 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are April through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Virginia Beach
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.29 | $18.51 | $21.90 | $22.66 | 0.82 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $22.13 | $24.76 | $29.02 | $29.12 | 0.85 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $23.01 | $25.03 | $29.38 | $28.78 | 0.87 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $23.80 | $29.75 | $31.49 | $30.67 | 0.97 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $21.65 | $23.84 | $28.70 | $27.41 | 0.87 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $23.76 | $29.98 | $35.42 | $30.38 | 0.99 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | $17.24 | $21.76 | $27.91 | $26.77 | 0.81 |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $18.92 | $22.34 | $23.32 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Virginia Beach
The 7 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −11% (concrete driveway) to −8% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Virginia Beach | 400 sq ft | $2,250 – $4,800 | −8% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Virginia Beach | 600 sq ft | $3,300 – $8,150 | −11% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Virginia Beach | 600 sq ft | $2,850 – $6,800 | −8% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Virginia Beach | 1,000 sq ft | $2,250 – $9,250 | −9% |
| Paver patio cost in Virginia Beach | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,850 | −11% |
| Concrete patio cost in Virginia Beach | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −9% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Virginia Beach | 400 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,250 | −9% |
Decks & outdoor in Virginia Beach
The 2 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −11% (composite deck) to −9% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Virginia Beach | 300 sq ft | $6,900 – $13,800 | −9% |
| Composite deck cost in Virginia Beach | 300 sq ft | $10,800 – $21,600 | −11% |
Building & additions in Virginia Beach
Across these 2 projects, Virginia Beach averages −9% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −9% and home addition lowest at −9%.
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Virginia Beach | 576 sq ft | $26,500 – $53,100 | −9% |
| Home addition cost in Virginia Beach | 300 sq ft | $34,400 – $69,800 | −9% |
Doors & windows in Virginia Beach
The 5 jobs here average −6% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −7% (storm door) to −4% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Virginia Beach | 1 door | $660 – $3,500 | −5% |
| Storm door cost in Virginia Beach | 1 door | $320 – $890 | −7% |
| Front door cost in Virginia Beach | 1 door | $450 – $2,350 | −6% |
| Window replacement cost in Virginia Beach | 10 windows | $4,300 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Patio door cost in Virginia Beach | 1 door | $570 – $5,650 | −6% |
Fencing in Virginia Beach
The 4 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −12% (chain-link fence) to −6% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Virginia Beach | 150 linear ft | $2,750 – $7,000 | −9% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Virginia Beach | 150 linear ft | $4,300 – $8,550 | −6% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Virginia Beach | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,400 | −12% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Virginia Beach | 150 linear ft | $3,500 – $10,700 | −7% |
Roofing & exterior in Virginia Beach
The 5 jobs here average −8% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −11% (roof replacement) to −5% (gutters).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Virginia Beach | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof cost in Virginia Beach | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $30,000 | −9% |
| Gutters cost in Virginia Beach | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −5% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Virginia Beach | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $23,000 | −9% |
| Attic insulation cost in Virginia Beach | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Kitchen & bath in Virginia Beach
Across these 5 projects, Virginia Beach averages −7% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −5% and kitchen backsplash lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Virginia Beach | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,900 | −8% |
| Shower pan cost in Virginia Beach | 1 pan | $840 – $2,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Virginia Beach | 120 sq ft | $17,600 – $30,000 | −5% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Virginia Beach | 45 sq ft | $4,350 – $21,600 | −7% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Virginia Beach | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Landscaping & drainage in Virginia Beach
Across these 5 projects, Virginia Beach averages −8% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −6% and retaining wall lowest at −10%.
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Virginia Beach | 60 linear ft | $550 – $1,900 | −9% |
| Retaining wall cost in Virginia Beach | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,200 – $12,300 | −10% |
| Sod installation cost in Virginia Beach | 1,500 sq ft | $1,400 – $3,100 | −6% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Virginia Beach | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,700 – $9,250 | −7% |
| Inground pool cost in Virginia Beach | 450 sq ft | $32,700 – $102,000 | −10% |
Flooring & interior in Virginia Beach
The 3 jobs here average −9% versus the US in Virginia Beach, from −10% (laminate flooring) to −8% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Virginia Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Virginia Beach | 500 sq ft | $5,050 – $11,500 | −8% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Virginia Beach | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,350 | −10% |
| Tile flooring cost in Virginia Beach | 200 sq ft | $2,000 – $9,200 | −9% |
Virginia Beach against its nearest metros
Taking every project together, Virginia Beach comes out −8% versus the national midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 5 price higher and 1 lower. Greenville is the lowest at −10% (100 miles) and Washington the highest at +3% (150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VAthis page | 97.9 | 96.8 | −8% | |
| Richmond, VA | 70 miles | 97.9 | 96.8 | −7% |
| Greenville, NC | 100 miles | 88.4 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 100 miles | 100.8 | 99.7 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC | 135 miles | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 145 miles | 99.1 | 96.8 | −5% |
| Washington, DC | 150 miles | 108.9 | 104.8 | +3% |