Editorial policy

Last updated November 9, 2026

These are the rules every guide on TrueRepairCost follows. If a guide breaks one, that's a mistake we want to hear about.

1. Every price has a source

Each guide lists at least three sources, and every price claim in the text links to the source it came from. We prefer primary sources (manufacturer and retailer prices, government data, trade associations, published contractor price sheets) and use cost-survey sites as a cross-check, never as the only source.

When sources disagree, we show the range and explain why instead of picking the most convenient number. When we combine or calculate numbers ourselves, for example adding a unit price to a labor estimate, we say so.

2. Every price is dated

Home repair prices move with materials, labor and tariffs. Each guide shows a "Prices researched" date, the day its numbers were last gathered from the sources, and each source shows the date it was accessed. Our most-read guides are re-researched at least every 6 months, and sooner when prices move sharply.

3. Open about how guides are made

Our guides are researched and written by an AI research assistant. We don't present them as the work of a contractor or trade expert. What makes them trustworthy is that every number links to its source and every guide is dated, so you can check anything yourself.

4. No invented numbers

If we can't find a source for a number, we leave it out. Worked examples are clearly labeled as examples and are built only from sourced ranges.

5. Slow, deliberate publishing

We publish a few guides a week, not hundreds at once. We'd rather have fewer guides that are right than many that are thin.

6. Corrections

If a price is wrong or outdated, tell us. We look into every report, fix confirmed errors, update the "Prices researched" date, and note significant corrections at the bottom of the guide.

7. Advertising and affiliate disclosure

TrueRepairCost is supported by:

• Display advertising. Ads are labeled and are placed by an ad network. Advertisers have no say in what we write.
• Quote requests. Some guides include a "get free quotes" box. If you use it, our partner network may pay us a commission. These links are marked as sponsored. They don't change the price ranges we publish, and we never recommend a specific contractor in exchange for payment.

We do not accept payment to include, exclude or change any price or source.

8. Our prices are estimates

Our ranges are national estimates to help you plan and judge quotes. Your price depends on your home, your location and the contractor. Always get written quotes from licensed, insured local professionals before you commit.