Home Improvement Contractors in Birmingham, AL
Every trade we cover, for homes in Birmingham. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Birmingham home dates from 1965, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Birmingham
Each service has its own Birmingham page with local figures. Ranges reflect Alabama costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$14,750 - $77,900
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$69,700 - $254,200
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$150 - $1,950
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$100 - $3,200
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$11,500 - $63,950
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$7,800 - $34,450
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$5,600 - $27,900
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$100 - $2,600About homes in Birmingham
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Birmingham in Jefferson County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Birmingham was built in 1965, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 72% of Birmingham's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 7% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Birmingham are older than rentals: a median build year of 1960 against 1973.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Birmingham has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 2% attached or townhouse units and 32% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Birmingham, with 46% of occupied homes owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Birmingham is valued at $158,800 (ACS), below the Alabama median of $209,900.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.
The Birmingham Ap station averages 47 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers run hot, with about 65 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.
Annual precipitation is about 57 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.4 inches a year).2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,533 heating and 2,177 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3
Birmingham sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Birmingham are normally issued by the city building department.5,6
| Before 1940 | 18.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 24.5% |
| 1960-1979 | 28.9% |
| 1980-1999 | 14.8% |
| 2000-2009 | 6.1% |
| 2010 or later | 7.4% |
Sources and notes (6)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Birmingham Ap, 4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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Birmingham and nearby
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How much does home remodeling cost in Birmingham, AL?
Most home remodeling projects in Birmingham, AL land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Birmingham?
The median home in the city of Birmingham was built in 1965, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986. The stock is old by national standards: 72% of Birmingham's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 7% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Birmingham climate like for exterior work?
The Birmingham Ap station averages 47 nights a year at or below 32°F and 6 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 65 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 57 inches, with 18 days a year of an inch or more. Measurable snow is rare (about 1.4 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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