Planning estimates, not quotes
What might it cost to hire it done?
Planning-level ranges for common homeowner jobs in the Triangle area, derived from a single proprietary price book with documented assumptions. Every figure below is a Flow Decoded modeled estimate — a range around one supported price point. It is not a market survey, a binding quote, or a guaranteed price from any company.
Supported scenarios
Ranges shown as low–high USD. A missing scenario means we don't yet support it — we say so instead of guessing. Data basis: price book captured 2026-10-04, estimator est-v1.0.
| Job | Trade | Modeled range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Electrical | $180.00–$270.00 |
| Electrical Diagnostic | Electrical | $79.20–$118.80 |
| Light Fixture Install | Electrical | $156.00–$234.00 |
| Outlet Install / Replacement | Electrical | $120.00–$180.00 |
| Panel Breaker Replacement | Electrical | $224.00–$336.00 |
| Emergency After-Hours Labor Rate | General | $140.00–$210.00 /hour |
| Standard Labor Rate | General | $76.00–$114.00 /hour |
| AC Unit Diagnostic | Hvac | $71.20–$106.80 |
| Condenser Fan Motor Replacement | Hvac | $308.00–$462.00 |
| Furnace Repair | Hvac | $248.00–$372.00 |
| HVAC Tune-Up | Hvac | $103.20–$154.80 |
| Refrigerant Recharge (per lb) | Hvac | $96.00–$144.00 /lb |
| Smart Thermostat Installation | Hvac | $200.00–$300.00 |
| Drain Clean / Clog Removal | Plumbing | $140.00–$210.00 |
| Drain Snake / Clog Removal | Plumbing | $140.00–$210.00 |
| Faucet Installation | Plumbing | $176.00–$264.00 |
| Faucet Installation | Plumbing | $176.00–$264.00 |
| Pipe Leak Repair | Plumbing | $208.00–$312.00 |
| Pipe Leak Repair | Plumbing | $208.00–$312.00 |
| Shower Repair | Plumbing | $148.00–$222.00 |
| Toilet Install | Plumbing | $256.00–$384.00 |
| Water Heater Install (40 gal) | Plumbing | $1160.00–$1740.00 |
| Water Heater Repair | Plumbing | $220.00–$330.00 |
| Water Heater Replacement (40 gal) | Plumbing | $1160.00–$1740.00 |
| Diagnostic Fee | Service_Call | $79.20–$118.80 |
| Emergency After-Hours Service Call | Service_Call | $119.20–$178.80 |
| Service Call Fee | Service_Call | $63.20–$94.80 |
What's included / excluded
Modeled ranges assume standard residential access, normal working conditions, and professionally supplied materials unless noted. Typically not included: permits, code-required upgrades to existing systems, drywall/plumbing-wall restoration, emergency after-hours premiums (see service-call rows), and parts the homeowner supplies. Any of these can move your real quote outside the range.
Why a range?
One price point plus job-to-job variability (access, equipment, code conditions) produces a planning band, documented in our methodology. We do not present it as a statistical survey of the market. Where we lack defensible variability evidence, the honest answer is a wide labeled band — or no answer at all.
Three kinds of price information
1. Modeled estimates (this page): derived from the Flowwork price book with documented assumptions. 2. Advertised examples: a named company's dated public offer with its terms — published only when allowed, always labeled. 3. Observed market range: only when a real, comparable sample exists (with sample size and period shown). Today only class 1 is supported; we have not earned the other labels yet.
Found a figure that looks wrong? Tell us — corrections are reviewed and published.