# Home renovation costs in North Carolina (2026)

> North Carolina runs about 11% below the national average for construction in 2026 (cost index 0.89, ranked #43 of 51 US states + DC).

**Quick answer:** A bathroom remodel in North Carolina costs $8,000–$16,000 in 2026. A booming but deep contractor market keeps Raleigh and Charlotte surprisingly affordable.

## 2026 cost table for North Carolina
| Project | Range in NC | Typical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bathroom remodel | $8,000 – $16,000 | $12,000 |
| Kitchen remodel | $12,900 – $37,400 | $25,100 |
| Roof replacement | $7,100 – $17,800 | $12,500 |
| Deck / patio | $4,000 – $10,700 | $7,300 |
| Solar install | $13,400 – $24,900 | $19,100 |
| Room addition | $42,700 – $97,900 | $70,300 |
| Interior painting | $2,000 – $5,800 | $3,900 |

Method: national mid-range cost bands × the North Carolina cost-of-construction index (0.89). Illustrative ranges, not quotes — see https://raftercost.com/how-we-price.

## South comparison (cost index)
- District of Columbia: 1.30 — https://raftercost.com/costs/district-of-columbia
- Maryland: 1.13 — https://raftercost.com/costs/maryland
- Delaware: 1.04 — https://raftercost.com/costs/delaware
- Virginia: 0.99 — https://raftercost.com/costs/virginia

## Get an exact price
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Source: https://raftercost.com/costs/north-carolina