Interior Structure
Carpentry and Trim: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every carpentry and trim job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Baseboard InstallationTypical $1,300 · Carpenter · DIY 3/5 | $500 – $3,200 |
|---|---|
| Baseboard ReplacementTypical $1,300 · Carpenter · DIY 3/5 | $500 – $3,200 |
| Crown Molding InstallationTypical $1,800 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $4,500 |
| Wainscoting InstallationTypical $1,900 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $700 – $4,800 |
| Staircase InstallationTypical $4,500 · Carpenter · DIY 1/5 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Staircase ReplacementTypical $4,500 · Carpenter · DIY 1/5 | $1,800 – $12,000 |
| Staircase RepairTypical $990 · Carpenter · DIY 1/5 | $396 – $2,640 |
| Handrail InstallationTypical $800 · Carpenter · DIY 3/5 | $300 – $2,200 |
| Handrail ReplacementTypical $800 · Carpenter · DIY 3/5 | $300 – $2,200 |
| Handrail RepairTypical $176 · Carpenter · DIY 3/5 | $66 – $484 |