Home Service Costs: Complete 2026 Price Guide
Real prices for tree removal, move-out cleaning, lawn aeration, dry cleaning, upholstery, shed moving and more. Free calculators and local contractor quotes.
8 service guides
Free calculators
All 50 states
2025 data
Quick Cost Reference — All Services
| Service | Typical Range | Key Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Move-out cleaningPopular | $120–$420 | $360 avg · $0.20–$0.45/sq ft |
| Move-out deep clean vs standard | $200–$600 | Deep clean includes inside appliances |
| Dry cleaning prices | $3–$500/item | Suit $10–$30 · Dress shirt $3–$7 |
| Upholstery cleaning | $50–$500 | Sofa $100–$300 · Chair $50–$150 |
| Lawn aeration | $75–$650 | $140 avg ¼ acre · $0.10–$0.35/sq ft |
| Cost to cut down a 30-foot tree | $285–$700 | $9.50–$14.50/ft |
| Large tree removal calculator | $500–$5,000+ | 80-ft tree $1,000–$2,000 |
| Shed moving cost | $150–$1,500+ | Avg $300–$700 · same-property |
Cleaning Services
Move-out, dry cleaning, and upholstery — with deposit-recovery tips for renters
$200–$600 deep · $120–$420 standard
Full DIY checklist · per sq ft rates · $0.20–$0.45
Suit $10–$30 · Shirt $3–$7
Full item list · monthly calculator · city prices
Sofa $100–$300 · Chair $50–$150
DIY vs pro · W/S/WS/X cleaning codes · replace rule
Lawn & Outdoor Services
Tree removal, aeration, and shed relocation — with seasonal savings tips
$285–$700 · $9.50–$14.50/ft
By height & species · stump add-on · insurance angle
50-ft $500–$1,500 · 80-ft $1,000–$2,000
Crane costs $2K–$5K+ · by species · access factors
$75–$650 · Avg $140 (¼ acre)
Core vs spike vs liquid · by yard size · best timing
💡 How to use these guides. Every article includes a free calculator, real price data by city or region, a vetted contractor directory, and a lead form to get competing quotes. Start with the quick cost table above to find your service, then use the calculator to arrive at your first conversation with a realistic number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the best price on any home service?
Three tactics work across every service category: get 3 competing quotes in writing (prices vary by $100–$500 for identical jobs), book during off-peak seasons (late winter for outdoor services, weekdays for cleaning), and ask about package pricing if you need multiple services from the same company. Use the calculators in each guide to arrive at your first quote conversation with a realistic budget already in hand — contractors price lower for informed customers.
How do I know if a contractor is licensed and insured?
For tree services, verify ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certification. For cleaning services, confirm they're bonded and insured — ask for a certificate of insurance, not just their word. For any service, check your state's contractor licensing board online — it takes 2 minutes and protects you from liability if something goes wrong on your property.