HVAC
Heat Pump vs. Furnace in 2026: Which One Wins the Money Math?
Heat pump ($4,237–$7,943) or furnace ($2,800–$7,500)? The 2026 decision math, operating costs, and when each system wins.
August 21, 2026
SOURCED PRICING · PUBLIC DATA · UPDATED QUARTERLY
What it actually costs to fix your home.
Repair and replacement price data for U.S. homeowners — water damage, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, pests and solar. Compiled from published contractor pricing and public data, updated quarterly.
COST GUIDES IN 6 CATEGORIES · EVERY PRICE SOURCED & DATED
WHAT THINGS ACTUALLY COST
FROM THE GUIDES
$1,384 – $6,384
$13,500 – $40,000
$1,900 – $12,000
$1,400 – $5,600
$1,000 – $4,000
TYPICAL U.S. RANGES · METHOD IN EDITORIAL POLICY →
Cost guides by project
Price ranges by scope, what drives the number up, and how to avoid overpaying.
Water Damage
Restoration and cleanup costs by category and square foot.
Roofing
Repair vs. replacement pricing by material and roof size.
HVAC
AC, furnace and full-system replacement costs explained.
Plumbing
Water heaters, repipes and sewer lines — real price bands.
Pest Control
Termites, bed bugs and rodents: treatment costs compared.
Solar
Installation costs, payback periods and 2026 incentives.
Most researched costs right now
SELECTED BY OUR EDITORS · REVIEWED JUL 2026
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Built from sourced pricing
We compile published contractor pricing, public labor data and industry cost reports — and cite them.
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Ranges by scope
Minor, average and major versions of every job, so you can place your project on the scale.
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Updated quarterly
Material and labor prices move. Every guide shows its last-reviewed date.
Latest guides
Pest Control
Mice Exterminator Cost and Exclusion Work (2026)
Mice extermination runs $150–$550 for most homes; exclusion work to keep them out adds $300–$1,500. Real 2026 prices and how to avoid overpaying.
August 19, 2026
Water Damage
Water Damage Restoration Cost in New York (2026)
Water damage restoration in New York runs $1,492 to $6,975 in NYC (avg $4,193) and far less upstate. 2026 costs by city, permits, taxes and insurance.
August 19, 2026