Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
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Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles | 2.00 | 4.00 | sq .ft. | |
Strip and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles | 2.75 | 5.50 | sq .ft. | |
Strip and reshingle with premium quality asphalt shingles | 5.00 | 10.00 | sq .ft. | |
Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles | 9.00 | 18.00 | sq .ft. | |
Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof | 10.00 | 20.00 | sq .ft. | 1000 |
Strip and replace single-ply membrane | 10.00 | 20.00 | sq .ft. | 1000 |
Reflash typical skylight or chimney | 500.00 | 1000.00 | ||
Rebuild typical chimney above roof line | 25.00 | 50.00 | row of bricks | 400 |
Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line | 200.00 | 400.00 | lin. ft. | 1000 |
Exterior | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts | 5.00 | 10.00 | lin.ft. | 500 |
Install aluminum soffits and fascia | 8.00 | 16.00 | lin.ft. | |
Install aluminum or vinyl siding | 6.00 | 12.00 | sq .ft. | |
Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) | 3.00 | 6.00 | sq .ft. | 500 |
Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) | 5.00 | 10.00 | sq.ft. | 500 |
Parge foundation walls | 3.00 | 6.00 | sq.ft. | |
Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile | 150.00 | 300.00 | lin.ft. | 3000 |
Install a deck | 25.00 | 50.00 | sq.ft. | 1000 |
Resurface existing asphalt driveway | 2.00 | 4.00 | sq.ft. | |
Install interlocking brick driveway | 8.00 | 16.00 | sq.ft. | |
Rebuild exterior basement stairwell | 5000.00 | and up | ||
Build detached garage | 70.00 | 140.00 | sq.ft. | |
Build retaining wall (wood) | 20.00 | 40.00 | sq.ft. | 500 |
Build retaining wall (concrete) | 30.00 | 60.00 | sq.ft. | 500 |
Painting (trim only) | 2000.00 | 4000.00 | and up | |
Painting (trim and wall surfaces) | 5000.00 | and up | ||
Structure | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Underpin one corner of house | 5000.00 | and up | ||
Underpin or add foundations | 300.00 | and up | lin.ft. | 3000 |
Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings | 150.00 | 300.00 | lin.ft. | 5000 |
Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete | 60.00 | and up | lin.ft. | 2000 |
Install basement support post with proper foundation | 800.00 | 1600.00 | ||
Perform chemical treatment for termites | 2000.00 | and up | ||
Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation | 400.00 | 800.00 | ||
Electrical | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) | 1200.00 | 3000.00 | ||
Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) | 800.00 | 1600.00 | ||
Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps | 1700.00 | 3500.00 | ||
Install new circuit breaker panel | 700.00 | 1400.00 | ||
Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) | 100.00 | 200.00 | ||
Add 120 volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.) | 150.00 | 300.00 | ||
Add 240 volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.) | 300.00 | 600.00 | ||
Add conventional receptacle | 200.00 | 400.00 | ||
Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle | 70.00 | 140.00 | ||
Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) | 60.00 | 120.00 | ea. | |
Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. | 1000.00 | 2000.00 | ||
Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) | 5.00 | 10.00 | ea. | |
Replace knob & tube wiring with conventional wiring (per room) | 1000.00 | 2000.00 | ||
Heating | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace | 2500.00 | 5000.00 | ||
Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace | 3500.00 | 7000.00 | ||
Install humidifier | 300.00 | 600.00 | ||
Install electronic air filter | 800.00 | 1600.00 | ||
Install mid-efficiency boiler | 3500.00 | 7000.00 | ||
Install high-efficiency boiler | 6000.00 | 12000.00 | ||
Install circulating pump | 400.00 | 600.00 | ||
Install chimney liner for gas appliance | 500.00 | |||
Install chimney liner for oil appliance | 700.00 | 1800.00 | ||
Install programmable thermostat | 200.00 | 400.00 | ||
Replace indoor oil tank | 1200.00 | 2500.00 | ||
Remove oil tank from basement | 600.00 | and up | ||
Remove abandoned underground oil tank | 10000.00 | and up | ||
Replace radiator valve | 300.00 | 600.00 | ||
Add electric baseboard heater | 250.00 | 500.00 | ||
Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) | 10000.00 | 20000.00 | ||
Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) | 15000.00 | 30000.00 | ||
Clean ductwork | 300.00 | 600.00 | ||
Cooling / Heat Pumps | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system | 3000.00 | and up | ||
Add heat pump to forced-air system | 4000.00 | 8000.00 | ||
Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser | 1200.00 | 2500.00 | ||
Install independent air conditioning system | 10000.00 | 20000.00 | ||
Install ductless air conditioning system | 3000.00 | 7000.00 | ||
Insulation | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Insulate open attic to modern standards | 0.80 | 1.60 | sq.ft. | |
Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity | 2.00 | 4.00 | sq.ft. | |
Improve attic ventilation | 30.00 | 60.00 | vent | |
Plumbing | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom) | 2500.00 | 5000.00 | ||
Replace water line to house | 2000.00 | and up | ||
Replace toilet | 500.00 | and up | ||
Replace basin, including faucets | 750.00 | and up | ||
Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets | 2500.00 | and up | ||
Install whirlpool bath, including faucets | 3500.00 | and up | ||
Retile bathtub enclosure | 1000.00 | 2000.00 | ||
Replace leaking shower stall pan | 1000.00 | 2000.00 | ||
Rebuild tile shower stall | 2500.00 | 5000.00 | ||
Replace laundry tubs | 400.00 | 800.00 | ||
Remodel four-piece bathroom completely | 6000.00 | 50000.00 | ||
Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers | 5000.00 | and up | ||
Install submersible pump | 1000.00 | and up | ||
Install suction or jet pump | 700.00 | and up | ||
Install modest basement bathroom | 6000.00 | and up | ||
Interior | min cost $ | max cost $ | per | min $ |
Add drywall over plaster | 4.00 | 8.00 | sq.ft. | |
Sand and refinish hardwood floors | 2.00 | 4.00 | sq.ft. | |
Install replacement windows | 40.00 | 120.00 | sq.ft. | |
Install storm window | 200.00 | 400.00 | ||
Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) | 3000.00 | and up | ||
Install zero-clearance firelace (including chimney) | 3500.00 | and up | ||
Install glass doors on fireplace | 300.00 | and up | ||
Install skylight | 3000.00 | |||
Remodel kitchen completely | 10,000.00 | 110000.00 | ||
Install gas fireplace | 3500.00 | and up |