Home Improvement Contractors in Salem, OR
Every trade we cover, for homes in Salem. 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 Salem home dates from 1980, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Salem
Each service has its own Salem page with local figures. Ranges reflect Oregon costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$21,250 - $112,100
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$100,300 - $365,800
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,850
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $4,600
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$16,500 - $92,050
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$11,200 - $49,550
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$8,000 - $40,100
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$150 - $3,800About homes in Salem
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Salem in Marion County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Salem was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Oregon median of 1981.1 About 50% of Salem's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied and rented homes in Salem are of similar age: median build years 1981 and 1981.1 Salem has a mixed housing stock: 58% detached houses, 4% attached or townhouse units and 23% in buildings of five or more units.1
56% of occupied homes in Salem are owner-occupied (63% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Salem is valued at $416,900 (ACS), below the Oregon median of $477,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. The Salem Mcnary Fld station averages 49 nights a year at or below 32°F and 2 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles.
Summer heat is moderate: about 18 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 40 inches a year, 6 days of it 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 dominates the year: about 4,340 heating degree days against 401 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.
The coast is about 49 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Salem sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Salem are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 8.8% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 14.2% |
| 1960-1979 | 26.7% |
| 1980-1999 | 24.3% |
| 2000-2009 | 13.7% |
| 2010 or later | 12.4% |
Sources and notes (8)
- 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)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- 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 Salem Mcnary Fld, 1.7 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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Salem and nearby
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How much does home remodeling cost in Salem, OR?
Most home remodeling projects in Salem, OR land between $21,250 and $112,100, 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 Salem?
The median home in the city of Salem was built in 1980, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Oregon median of 1981. About 50% of Salem's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 12% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Salem climate like for exterior work?
The Salem Mcnary Fld station averages 49 nights a year at or below 32°F and 2 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 18 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 40 inches a year, 6 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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