Madison, WI · 2026

Home improvement costs in Madison, WI

Typical project prices in Madison, localized from national baselines by the local labor-cost level (index 0.95, about 5 percent below the national average). NEU matches you with vetted local pros.

What projects cost in Madison

ProjectTypical cost
Flooring
500 sq ft project
$4.7k
$2.4k to $6.9k
Walk-In Shower
tub to shower conversion
$15k
$12k to $19k
Replacement Windows
10 window job
$17k
$9.8k to $24k
Basement Waterproofing
full perimeter system
$20k
$15k to $24k
Basement Remodeling
full basement finish
$56k
$49k to $64k
Roofing
asphalt shingle reroof
$15k
$7.8k to $22k
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Siding
full house re side
$19k
$9.8k to $27k
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Gutters
full home replacement
$2.5k
$1.2k to $3.9k
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Each figure is a typical local project cost with the low to high range. Free to cite.

Madison: the local picture

The typical Madison home dates to around 1979 per Census data, roughly 47 years old. There are roughly 130,848 housing units here with a median value near $346,900. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates. NEU uses details like these to match Madison homeowners with a home improvement contractor whose crews already know this kind of housing stock, not just whoever answers the phone first.

Madison home improvement cost FAQ

Are these home improvement costs quotes?

No. They are typical planning ranges for Madison, localized from national baselines by the local labor-cost level, not a quote for your specific project. Get a free quote through NEU for your exact price.

How is the Madison cost index calculated?

We scale the labor share of a national baseline cost by how Madison's average wage compares to the national average (index 0.95, using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW data), so local labor tracks local wages while materials stay national.

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