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- Roof leaksStart the problem finder
- Chimney Flashing Leak$200–$850
- Roof Vent Pipe Leak$150–$400
- Leaking Skylight$300–$800
- Missing or Damaged Shingles$100–$700
- Wet basementStart the problem finder
- Foundation Crack Repair$200–$1,000
- Water Where the Basement Floor Meets the Wall$3,000–$10,000
- Basement Window Well Leaking$150–$600
- Basement Leaks When It Rains$500–$3,000
- PlumbingStart the problem finder
- Water Heater Leaking$228–$1,017
- Hot Water Heater Repair$150–$1,017
- Tankless Water Heater Repair$300–$1,300
- Sewer Line Repair$3,500–$12,000
- Heating & ACStart the problem finder
- AC Not Cooling$75–$200
- AC Not Blowing Cold Air$100–$400
- AC Refrigerant Leak$200–$1,600
- AC Freezing Up$150–$650
- ElectricalStart the problem finder
- Breaker Keeps Tripping$100–$400
- GFCI Outlet Not Working or Won't Reset$90–$200
- Outlet Not Working$80–$200
- How to Fix Flickering Lights$150–$300
Emergency right now?
- Gas smell: Leave the house and call your gas company from outside.
- Sparks or burning smell: Switch off the breaker if safe; call 911 if there's smoke.
- Burst pipe: Shut off the main water valve right away.
How it works
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Find the cause
Tap through 5 quick questions. The likely causes rank live as you answer.
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Fix it one check at a time
Try this, did it work? The wizard walks you through safe fixes like a technician would.
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Know the fair price
If you need a pro, see the fair price and get a note of everything you've already ruled out.
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Where our numbers come from
Every cost on FixHomeCost is a US national range built from published cost guides, listed on each page with the date we last checked it. We explain what drives the price up or down, so you can judge a quote with confidence.
How we research costsSafety first
We only suggest checks a homeowner can safely do, and we tell you when to stop. Roof work, gas, electrical panels, sewage and structural problems are always a job for a professional.