HireLocal Research

Quarterly pricing and labor-market reports across the trades we cover. Each report combines public reference data (BLS, Eurostat, GUS, CBS, INE) with our own aggregated quote data as sample sizes permit. Use these as a starting reference for any cost conversation.

• 2026

  The State of the Skilled Trades 2026

  A data report on 16 skilled trades: pay, time and cost to qualify, and demand outlook. Every trade is entered through a paid apprenticeship — no degree, no tuition debt. Electricians lead on pay; HVAC qualifies fastest. Built on US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024 data.

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• Q2 2026

  HireLocal Home Energy Upgrade Cost Index — Q2 2026: Heat Pumps, EV Chargers & Solar Across 5 Countries

  Q2 2026 installation costs for residential heat pumps, Level 2 EV chargers, rooftop solar, and home battery storage across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. Air-source heat pump installations in the US averaged $4,500–$12,000 before incentives; IRA tax credits reduce out-of-pocket by 30%. Polish installations ran PLN 25,000–55,000, with Czyste Powietrze covering up to 60%. EV Level 2 charger installs ranged $500–$2,500 in the US, often under €1,000 in Europe. Updated June 2026.

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• H1 2026

  HireLocal Cost & Supply Index — H1 2026: Cleaning, Moving & Handyman Rates and Provider Availability Across 5 Countries

  H1 2026 reference rates and provider availability for home cleaning, moving, and handyman services across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. US deep-clean jobs ran $250–$600 and local moves $400–$2,500. HireLocal tracks more than 4,500 verified providers across 18 cities — deepest in Warsaw, New York, and Los Angeles. Updated June 2026.

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• Q2 2026

  HireLocal Reference Pricing Index — Q2 2026: Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC Service Rates Across 5 Countries

  Q2 2026 reference rates for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC service calls across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. Median plumber service-call cost in the US ran $175–$450; emergency rates 1.5–2x the standard. Polish hourly rates ranged PLN 100–300, Dutch rates €50–€90 plus VAT. Updated May 2026.

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• Q3 2026

  HireLocal Seasonal Trades Report — Q3 2026: Roofing, Landscaping & Exterior Painting Rates Across 5 Countries

  Q3 2026 reference rates for roofing, landscaping, and exterior painting across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. Summer peak-season demand pushed roofing prices 8–12% above off-season quotes in the US; landscaping rates showed a 5–7% seasonal premium in coastal Spain and Cyprus. Updated May 2026 with July–September projections based on historical seasonal adjustment factors.

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• Q4 2026

  HireLocal Home Renovation Cost Barometer — Q4 2026: Kitchen, Bathroom & Whole-Home Remodel Rates Across 5 Countries

  Q4 2026 benchmark costs for kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, and whole-home renovation across the US, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Cyprus. Mid-range US kitchen remodels averaged $25,000–$50,000; Polish equivalents ran PLN 30,000–80,000. Material supply chains stabilized versus 2024-2025, trimming lead times 10–15%. Updated May 2026.

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