What it costs to fix a house in Los Angeles

Fair-price ranges for 18 common home and car repairs, using California statewide prices from the index, next to the U.S. typical price.

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Repair	California range	U.S. typical	vs U.S.
Condenser fan motor replacement Heating and cooling	$610 $395 to $885	$470	+30%
Run capacitor replacement Heating and cooling	$275 $185 to $405	$210	+31%
3-ton system replacement Heating and cooling	$11,300 $8,130 to $16,250	$8,675	+30%
40-gal gas water heater Plumbing	$2,100 $1,500 to $2,950	$1,610	+30%
Supply line leak repair Plumbing	$375 $235 to $585	$288	+30%
Toilet replacement Plumbing	$540 $370 to $815	$413	+31%
200A panel replacement Electrical	$3,370 $2,350 to $4,950	$2,585	+30%
Add a 20A outlet Electrical	$310 $210 to $485	$240	+29%
EV charger circuit Electrical	$1,460 $915 to $2,260	$1,125	+30%
Mid-size tree removal Landscaping	$1,240 $785 to $2,100	$965	+28%
Localized leak repair Roofing	$815 $485 to $1,330	$623	+31%
Exterior repaint, 2,000 sq ft Painting	$8,000 $5,330 to $11,950	$6,140	+30%
Interior room repaint, 12×14 Painting	$690 $485 to $990	$533	+30%
Full bathroom remodel General contracting	$19,300 $12,050 to $30,500	$14,825	+30%
300 sq ft deck build General contracting	$11,950 $7,870 to $18,400	$9,165	+30%
Front brake pads + rotors Automotive	$580 $405 to $815	$443	+31%
Alternator replacement Automotive	$875 $610 to $1,300	$673	+30%
Timing belt service Automotive	$1,210 $815 to $1,800	$925	+31%

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Ranges are California statewide figures; Los Angeles metro adjustments are not applied on this page. See the method. Data updated October 27, 2026.