Home Renovation Cost in District of Columbia (2026)
Renovation prices in District of Columbia run about 8% above the national average in 2026. Below are typical local ranges by project, adjusted for District of Columbia labor and material costs.
| Project | Typical cost in DC |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,200 – $32,400 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,700 – $21,600 |
| Whole-house renovation | $48,600 – $129,600 |
| Room addition | $27,000 – $70,200 |
| Basement finishing | $21,600 – $48,600 |
| Roof replacement | $8,600 – $21,600 |
| New flooring | $4,300 – $13,000 |
| Siding replacement | $10,800 – $27,000 |
Ranges are national mid-market costs adjusted by District of Columbia's cost index (1.08×). Your project varies with scope, finishes, and contractor.
District of Columbia cost notes
D.C. renovations carry prevailing-wage labor, historic-district review, and dense-urban logistics that push permitting complexity and costs well above average.
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