Home Improvement Contractors in Decatur, AL
Every trade we cover, for homes in Decatur. 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 Decatur home dates from 1977, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Decatur
Each service has its own Decatur 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 Decatur
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Decatur in Morgan County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Decatur was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986.1 Somewhat more of Decatur's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 56% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010.1 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. Owner-occupied homes in Decatur are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1979 against 1975.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.
Housing in Decatur is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 17% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 63% of occupied homes in Decatur are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Decatur is valued at $210,200 (ACS), close to the Alabama median of $209,900.1
The Huntsville Intl Ap station averages 56 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 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 62 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 54 inches, with 16 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. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 2,831 heating and 2,107 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Decatur sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4
Building permits in Decatur are normally issued by the city building department.5,6
| Before 1940 | 4.2% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 14.3% |
| 1960-1979 | 37% |
| 1980-1999 | 28.9% |
| 2000-2009 | 10.1% |
| 2010 or later | 5.6% |
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 Huntsville Intl Ap, 12.6 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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How much does home remodeling cost in Decatur, AL?
Most home remodeling projects in Decatur, 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 Decatur?
The median home in the city of Decatur was built in 1977, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Alabama median of 1986. Somewhat more of Decatur's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 56% against 50%, with 6% built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Decatur climate like for exterior work?
The Huntsville Intl Ap station averages 56 nights a year at or below 32°F and 8 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 62 days a year at 90°F or more and 2 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 54 inches, with 16 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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