2026 US figures · every multiplier shown · nothing uploaded
What should that home job actually cost? The real 2026 numbers.
Tree removal, solar panels, windows, EV chargers, gutter guards, fences, HVAC and panel upgrades — priced by size, material and difficulty with every multiplier visible. Compare quotes against the market band before you sign.
Expected cost
$675
midpoint estimate
Quote range
$450–900
what to expect on quotes
Top drivers
Tree size
multipliers shown at left
Removal (medium)in range below
Total range$450–900
Get 3 quotes for anything over $1,000. Arborist companies vary 40% on identical trees — and "emergency" pricing after storms is where quotes go unchecked. If the tree is not a safety hazard, scheduling in late winter cuts 20%+.
Base bands are 2026 US averages for open-access trees. Emergency and access multipliers compound — a storm-fallen tree over a pool quotes above the max.
All 8 home maintenance calculators
For homeowners budgeting a job — and for contractors checking quotes against the market.
Outdoor & Yard Calculators
View category →Tree Removal Cost Calculator
Tree size, stump grinding, emergency and access in — get the removal cost range.
Gutter Guard Cost Calculator
Linear feet, stories and material in — get the gutter guard installation cost.
Fence Installation Cost Calculator
Linear feet, height, material and gates in — materials + labor + gates itemized.
Energy & Home Calculators
View category →Home System Calculators
View category →Window Replacement Cost Calculator
Window count, frame material and glazing in — materials + labor itemized.
HVAC Replacement Cost Calculator
System type, SEER rating, tonnage and ductwork in — replacement cost range.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost
Panel amperage, sub panel and rewiring in — upgrade cost range.
Guides
How Much Does Tree Removal Cost
The 2026 answer by tree size — full table with stump, emergency and access adders.
Solar Panel Payback Guide
Gross cost, incentives, and payback math — how to know if solar pencils for your roof.
Window Replacement vs Repair
When a $50 fix beats a $400 replacement — the draft, fog and rot decision tree.
HVAC Replacement Timing Guide
Repair or replace, the $5,000 rule, and the best season to buy.
Fence Installation Cost Guide
Material picks by goal (privacy, pets, curb appeal), height rules and the permit checklist.
EV Charger Install Guide
Level 2 step by step: panel check, circuit run, permit, and what the electrician actually does.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Guide
When 100A isn't enough, what the upgrade involves, and the EV/heat-pump trigger list.
What this site does — and what it does not
It does
- Price jobs by size, material and difficulty — with every multiplier shown, not hidden.
- Itemize quotes so you can compare line by line instead of trusting a single number.
- Keep every calculation in your browser; nothing you type is stored or sent.
It does not
- Replace a quote from the contractor who will actually do the work.
- Cover extreme cases (hazardous removals, structural surprises) — those need in-person assessment.
- Set prices for any market — the bands are national averages; your city moves them.