How many remodeling contractors are there in the US?

The answer depends on how remodeling contractors are counted. The U.S. Census category NAICS 236118, Residential Remodelers, reported approximately 128,187 establishments in the 2022 Economic Census. Other estimates using more recent business datasets report roughly 132,700 to 135,337 residential remodeling businesses with paid employees.

These figures generally exclude many self employed contractors and may not include every specialty contractor performing renovation work, such as electricians, plumbers, painters, or flooring installers. Therefore, the total number of businesses involved in remodeling is considerably higher than the official residential remodeler count.

For market sizing, use a clearly defined category and year, and distinguish between employer establishments, nonemployer businesses, and the broader remodeling industry.