Home Improvement Contractors in Johnson City, TN
Every trade we cover, for homes in Johnson City. 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 Johnson City home dates from 1983, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Johnson City
Each service has its own Johnson City page with local figures. Ranges reflect Tennessee 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 Johnson City
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Johnson City in Washington County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Johnson City was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Tennessee median of 1987.1 About 46% of Johnson City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 13% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Johnson City are older than rentals: a median build year of 1980 against 1986.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.
Johnson City has a mixed housing stock: 54% detached houses, 5% attached or townhouse units and 26% in buildings of five or more units.1 Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Johnson City, with 51% of occupied homes owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Johnson City is valued at $268,200 (ACS), below the Tennessee median of $286,700.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.
The Bristol Tri City Ap station averages 94 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 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 23 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 9 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 4,150 heating degree days against 1,104 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. Johnson City sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Johnson City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6
| Before 1940 | 9% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 13.7% |
| 1960-1979 | 23.5% |
| 1980-1999 | 26.5% |
| 2000-2009 | 14.5% |
| 2010 or later | 12.8% |
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 Bristol Tri City Ap, 9.1 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 Johnson City, TN?
Most home remodeling projects in Johnson City, TN 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 Johnson City?
The median home in the city of Johnson City was built in 1983, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Tennessee median of 1987. About 46% of Johnson City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 13% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Johnson City climate like for exterior work?
The Bristol Tri City Ap station averages 94 nights a year at or below 32°F and 22 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 23 days a year reach 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 9 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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