2026 National Home Improvement Estimator

Current labor and material prices for home improvement projects. Provides manhours for each job, recommended crew size, and the labor cost for the removal and installation work. Gives step-by-step instructions for the work, with helpful diagrams, and home improvement shortcuts and tips from an expert.

For over 70 years, Craftsman has published hundreds of professional references covering every major area of construction-from residential remodeling to large-scale commercial projects. Our estimating cost books and software tools are trused by tens of thousands of contractors, appraiser, adjusters, estimator, architects, engineers, and insurance professionals across the United States and Canada.