What it costs to fix a house in Austin

Fair-price ranges for 19 common home and car repairs, using Texas statewide prices from the index, next to the U.S. typical price.

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Repair	Texas range	U.S. typical	vs U.S.
Condenser fan motor replacement Heating and cooling	$460 $295 to $665	$470	−2%
Run capacitor replacement Heating and cooling	$205 $140 to $305	$210	−2%
3-ton system replacement Heating and cooling	$8,460 $6,080 to $12,150	$8,675	−2%
40-gal gas water heater Plumbing	$1,570 $1,120 to $2,200	$1,610	−2%
Supply line leak repair Plumbing	$280 $175 to $435	$288	−3%
Toilet replacement Plumbing	$405 $275 to $610	$413	−2%
200A panel replacement Electrical	$2,520 $1,760 to $3,710	$2,585	−3%
Add a 20A outlet Electrical	$235 $155 to $360	$240	−2%
EV charger circuit Electrical	$1,090 $685 to $1,690	$1,125	−3%
Mid-size tree removal Landscaping	$930 $590 to $1,570	$965	−4%
Asphalt reroof, 2,000 sq ft Roofing	$11,800 $8,170 to $16,350	$11,800	About the same
Localized leak repair Roofing	$610 $360 to $1,000	$623	−2%
Exterior repaint, 2,000 sq ft Painting	$5,990 $3,990 to $8,930	$6,140	−2%
Interior room repaint, 12×14 Painting	$520 $360 to $740	$533	−2%
Full bathroom remodel General contracting	$14,450 $9,030 to $22,800	$14,825	−3%
300 sq ft deck build General contracting	$8,930 $5,890 to $13,800	$9,165	−3%
Front brake pads + rotors Automotive	$430 $305 to $610	$443	−3%
Alternator replacement Automotive	$655 $455 to $970	$673	−3%
Timing belt service Automotive	$905 $610 to $1,350	$925	−2%

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Ranges are Texas statewide figures; Austin metro adjustments are not applied on this page. See the method. Data updated October 27, 2026.