Landscaping and Outdoors
Outdoor Living: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every outdoor living 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.
| Outdoor Kitchen InstallationTypical $20,000 · Hardscape contractor · DIY 1/5 | $8,000 – $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Outdoor Shower InstallationTypical $2,600 · Plumber · DIY 3/5 | $900 – $7,000 |
| Gazebo InstallationTypical $8,000 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $3,000 – $20,000 |
| Shed InstallationTypical $4,200 · Shed builder · DIY 3/5 | $1,500 – $12,000 |