The
following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or
improvements to a typical three bedroom home. Our experience has shown that
actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 300%.
Naturally, the
quality of workmanship and materials will influence costs. The complexity of the
job, accessibility and even economic conditions can also alter actual costs.
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Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys |
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Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles |
$1.50 - $2.50 per sq.ft. |
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Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof |
$2.50- $3.50 per sq.ft. |
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Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof |
$4.00 - $7.00 per sq.ft. |
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Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles |
$7.00 - $10.00 per sq.ft. |
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Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof |
$8.00 - $12.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) |
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Strip and replace single-ply membrane |
$6.00 - $10.00 per sq.ft. (min. $750) |
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Reflash typical skylight or chimney |
$300.00 - $500.00 |
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Rebuild typical chimney above roof line |
$150.00 - $300.00 per lin.ft. (min. $300) |
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Repoint typical chimney above roof line |
$6.00 - $8.00 per sq.ft. (min. $250) |
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Exterior |
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Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts |
$4.00 - $5.00 per lin.ft. (min. $500) |
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Install aluminum soffits and fascia |
$8.00 - $12.00 per lin.ft. |
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Install aluminum or vinyl siding |
$3.50 - $5.00 per sq.ft. |
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Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) |
$3.00 - 4.50 per sq.ft. (min. $200) |
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Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) |
$6.00 - $8.00 per sq.ft. (min. $200) |
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Parge foundation walls |
$3.00 - $4.00 per sq.ft. |
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Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile |
$150.00 - $200.00 per lin.ft. (min. $1000) |
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Install a deck |
$25.00 - $40.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) |
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Resurface existing asphalt driveway |
$2.50 - $4.00 per sq.ft. |
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Install interlocking brick driveway |
$6.00 - $8.00 per sq.ft. |
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Rebuild exterior basement stairwell |
$3500.00 - $5000.00 |
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Build detached garage (single) |
$8000.00 and up |
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Build detached garage (double) |
$12000.00 and up |
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Build retaining wall (wood) |
$20.00 - $25.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500) |
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Build retaining wall (concrete) |
$30.00 - $40.00 per sq.ft. (min $500) |
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Painting (trim only) |
$1500.00 - $2500.00 |
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Painting (trim and wall surfaces) |
$3000.00 and up |
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Structure |
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Underpin one corner of house |
$3500.00 and up |
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Underpin or add foundations |
$300.00 and up per lin.ft. (min. $3000) |
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Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings |
$150.00 - $300.00 per lin.ft. (min. $5000) |
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Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete |
$60.00 and up per lin.ft. (min. $500) |
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Install basement support post with proper foundation |
$300.00 - $500.00 |
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Perform chemical treatment for termites |
$1700.00 and up |
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Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation |
$400.00 - $800.00 |
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Electrical |
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) |
$1000.00 - $1300.00 |
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) |
$500.00 - $800.00 |
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Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps |
$1800.00 - $2200.00 |
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Install new circuit breaker panel |
$500.00 - $800.00 |
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Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) |
$50.00 - $100.00 |
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Add 120 volt circuit |
$150.00 - $300.00 |
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Add 240 volt circuit |
$250.00 -$400.00 |
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Add conventional receptacle |
$150.00 -$300.00 |
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Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle |
$60.00 -$90.00 |
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Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) |
$10.00 - $15.00 ea. |
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Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. |
$500.00 - $1000.00 |
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Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) |
$5.00 - $10.00 ea. |
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Heating |
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Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$2000.00 - $4000.00 |
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Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$3500.00 - $6000.00 |
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Install humidifier |
$200.00 - $400.00 |
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Install electronic air filter |
$500.00 - $800.00 |
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Install mid-efficiency boiler |
$2500.00 - $5000.00 |
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Install high-efficiency boiler |
$5000.00 - $9000.00 |
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Install circulating pump |
$400.00 - $600.00 |
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Install chimney liner for gas appliance |
$400.00 - $800.00 |
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Install chimney liner for oil appliance |
$700.00 - $1800.00 |
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Install programmable thermostat |
$200.00 - $300.00 |
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Remove oil tank from basement |
$400.00 and up |
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Replace indoor oil tank |
$1200.00 - $2500.00 |
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Remove abandoned underground oil tank |
$3000.00 and up |
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Replace radiator valve |
$75.00 - $150.00 |
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Add electric baseboard heater |
$250.00 - $400.00 |
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Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) |
$8000.00 - $10000.00 |
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Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) |
$15000.00 - $20000.00 |
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Clean ductwork |
$200.00 and up |
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Cooling / Heat Pumps |
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Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system |
$2000.00 - $3000.00 |
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Add heat pump to forced-air system |
$4000.00 - $5000.00 |
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Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser |
$1200.00 - $2500.00 |
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Install independent air conditioning system |
$8000.00 - $15000.00 |
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Install ductless air conditioning system |
$3000.00 and up |
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Insulation |
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Insulate open attic to modern standards |
$0.50 - $1.25 per sq.ft. |
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Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity |
$2.00 - $3.50 per sq.ft. |
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Improve attic ventilation |
$40.00 - $50.00 per vent |
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Plumbing |
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Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom) |
$2000.00 - $3000.00 |
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Replace water line to house |
$2000.00 and up |
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Replace toilet |
$400.00 and up |
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Replace basin, including faucets |
$500.00 and up |
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Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets |
$2500.00 and up |
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Install whirlpool bath, including faucets |
$3000.00 and up |
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Retile bathtub enclosure |
$800.00 - $1200.00 |
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Replace leaking shower stall pan |
$1000.00 - $1600.00 |
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Rebuild tile shower stall |
$1500.00 - $2500.00 |
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Replace laundry tubs |
$250.00 - $500.00 |
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Remodel four-piece bathroom completely |
$6000.00 and up |
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Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers |
$3000.00 and up |
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Install submersible pump |
$800.00 and up |
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Install suction or jet pump |
$400.00 - $600.00 |
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Install modest basement bathroom |
$4000.00 and up |
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Interior |
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Add drywall over plaster |
$1.50 - $2.50 per sq.ft. |
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Sand and refinish hardwood floors |
$1.50 - $3.00 per sq.ft. |
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Install replacement windows |
$50.00 - $100.00 per sq.ft. |
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Install storm window |
$100.00 - $300.00 |
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Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) |
$2000.00 and up |
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Install zero-clearance firelace (including chimney) |
$3000.00 and up |
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Install glass doors on fireplace |
$300.00 and up |
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Install skylight |
$1500.00 - $3000.00 |
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Remodel kitchen completely |
$10,000.00 and up |
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Install gas fireplace |
$2500.00 and up |
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