Home Improvement costs
Compare the project, repair and planning references below before choosing the work for your property. Confirm measurements, existing conditions and the services included in each proposal.
Cost scope: Benchmarks were reviewed October 24, 2026. Figures apply to the scope and market named by each reference. City/state examples outside Portland Metro are not Portland quotes. Labor, equipment, recurring expenses and complete projects are different budgets.
Installation and project costs
Compare alternatives separately. A range includes installation only when its scope says so. Do not add overlapping totals together.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Jet cost | $800 – $2,000 | Traditional laundry chute installation |
| How to increase home value | $500 – $4,000 | minor upgrade cost |
| How to increase home value | $5,000 – $40,000 | major upgrade or remodel cost |
| Home renovations that add value | $3,000 – $16,000 | cost to upgrade landscaping |
| Home renovations that add value | $4,000 – $18,000 | cost to upgrade a kitchen |
| Home renovations that add value | $5,500 – $15,000 | cost to upgrade a bathroom |
| Home renovations that add value | $3,200 – $13,000 | cost to improve energy efficiency |
| Home improvements that add value | $3,000 – $16,000 | cost for new landscaping |
| Home improvements that add value | $4,000 – $18,000 | cost for minor kitchen renovation |
| Home improvements that add value | $5,500 – $30,000 | cost for bathroom renovation |
| Home bowling alley cost | $75,000 – $100,000 | for 1 lane |
| Home bowling alley cost | $110,000 – $175,000 | for 2 lanes |
| Dumbwaiter cost | $8,000 – $12,000 | manual residential dumbwaiter |
| Dumbwaiter cost | $10,000 – $20,000 | motorized residential dumbwaiter |
Related RemodelRates cost guides
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- Laundry Jet cost
- How to increase home value
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- Home improvements that add value
- Home bowling alley cost
- Dumbwaiter cost
Explore the related RemodelRates guides for project benchmarks and planning details.
Before requesting bids
Share measurements, photos, location, existing conditions and the desired result. Ask for a written scope covering preparation, permits, removal, material specifications, installation, disposal and finish repairs where relevant. Compare bids using the same quantities and exclusions.
Material cost
Purchase-only prices below are not complete installed totals. Confirm quantities, delivery and product specifications. Do not add these to totals already including materials.
| Project or reference | Published benchmark | Basis and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Jet cost | $2,400 – $15,000 | Vacuum-powered Laundry Jet equipment; material / equipment only; installation excluded |