• Estimates for Repairs

    Fri, 01/01/2016 - 00:00

    The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. 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.

     

    Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys
    Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles$2.00 – $4.00 per sq.ft.
    Strip and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles$2.75– $5.50 per sq.ft.
    Strip and reshingle with premium quality asphalt shingles$5.00 – $10.00 per sq .ft.
    Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles$9.00 – $18.00 per sq .ft.
    Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof$10.00 – $20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
    Strip and replace single-ply membrane$10.00 – $20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
    Reflash typical skylight or chimney$500.00 – $1000.00
    Rebuild typical chimney above roof line$25.00 – $50.00 per row of bricks (min. $400)
    Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line$200.00 – $400.00 per lin.ft. (min. $1000)
    Exterior
    Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts$5.00 – $10.00 per lin.ft. (min. $500)
    Install aluminum soffits and fascia$8.00 – $16.00 per lin.ft.
    Install aluminum or vinyl siding$6.00 – $12.00 per sq.ft.
    Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar)$3.00 – 6.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500)
    Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar)$5.00 – $10.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500)
    Parge foundation walls$3.00 – $6.00 per sq.ft.
    Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile$150.00 – $300.00 per lin.ft. (min. $3000)
    Install a deck$25.00 – $50.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
    Resurface existing asphalt driveway$2.00 – $4.00 per sq.ft.
    Install interlocking brick driveway$8.00 – $16.00 per sq.ft.
    Rebuild exterior basement stairwell$5000.00 and up
    Build detached garage$70.00 – $140.00 per sq.ft.
    Build retaining wall (wood)$20.00 – $40.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500)
    Build retaining wall (concrete)$30.00 – $60.00 per sq.ft. (min $500)
    Painting (trim only)$2000.00 – $4000.00 and up
    Painting (trim and wall surfaces)$5000.00 and up
    Structure
    Underpin one corner of house$5000.00 and up
    Underpin or add foundations$300.00 and up per lin.ft. (min. $3000)
    Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings$150.00 – $300.00 per lin.ft. (min. $5000)
    Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete$60.00 and up per lin.ft. (min. $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
    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
    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 – $1000.00
    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)$10,000.00 – $20,000.00
    Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey)$15,000.00 – $30,000.00
    Clean ductwork$300.00 – $600.00
    Cooling / Heat Pumps
    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$10,000.00 – $20,000.00
    Install ductless air conditioning system$3000.00 – $7000.00
    Insulation
    Insulate open attic to modern standards$0.80 – $1.60 per sq.ft.
    Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity$2.00 – $4.00 per sq.ft.
    Improve attic ventilation$30.00 – $60.00 per vent
    Plumbing
    Replace galvanized piping with copper (two 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
    Add drywall over plaster$4.00 – $8.00 per sq.ft.
    Sand and refinish hardwood floors$2.00 – $4.00 per sq.ft.
    Install replacement windows$40.00 – $120.00 per sq.ft.
    Install storm window$200.00 – $400.00
    Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in)$3000.00 and up
    Install zero-clearance fireplace (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 -$110,000.00
    Install gas fireplace$3500.00 and up