ELECTRICAL
Retrofit
> attic ventilator - mechanical
> baseboard heater (4’)
> ceiling fan
> doorbell system
> dryer duct
> hardwired smoke detector
> exhaust fan - bathroom
> exhaust fan - oven
> exterior light fixture
> fluorescent light fixture
> ground - public system
> ground - private system
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Life Expectancy
$300
$180 – $550
$250
$100 – $120
$125 – $175
$75 – $125
$160 – $175
$250 – $300
$125 – $250
$180 – $250
$90 – $120
$250 – $300
(with ground rods)
receptacle - conventional
$125 – $150
receptacle - split
$175 – $250
receptacle - exterior with cover $175 – $250
receptacle - replace conventional
$100 – $125
with GFCI
receptacle - CO/ALR (aluminum) $75 – $100
receptacle - stove/dryer
$100 – $125
receptacle - rewire reverse polarity $50 – $75
standard light fixture
$125 – $200
U P G R A D E
> 100 amp (new panel)
> 100 amp (existing panel)
> 200 amp (new panel)
> 200 amp (existing panel)
> 120 / 240 volt circuit
> breaker panel - main
> breaker panel - auxiliary
> circuit breaker (replace)
> knob and tube wiring
(replace)
$1200 – $1500
$750 – $1000
$2000 – $2500
$1200 – $1500
$250 – $500
$750 – $900
$125 – $300
$75 – $100
$7500 – $12,000
Heating and Cooling
Forced-Air System
$4000
> air duct (new)
> air duct (retrofit)
$6000
> annual service
$100 – $150
> blower motor
$350 – $500
> clean duct
$180 – $300
> convert oil to gas (1 story)
$2500 – $3000
> convert hot water to $7500 – $10,000
forced air (1 story)
> electronic air filter
$600 – $900
> gas - mid efficiency
$2500 – $3000
> gas - high efficiency
$3500 – $4500
> humidifier - drum type
$100 – $150
> humidifier - flow through type $400 – $450
> existing chimney flue - metal $600 – $1000
H OT W A TE R S Y S TEM
$600 – $750
> circulating pump
> cast iron radiator
$600 – $700
> expansion tank
$300 – $400
> gas boiler - standard
$3000 – $4500
> gas boiler - high efficiency $6500 – $10,000
> removal of oil tank from basement $400 – $600
> radiator / boiler removal
$1500 – $2500
> radiator
$600 – $900
> radiator valve
$125 – $200
A I R CO N D ITIO N E R / H E A T P U M P $1400 – $1800
> air handler 3-ton (vertical)
> air handler 3-ton (horizontal) $1800 – $2000
> central A/C existing duct
$1800 – $3000
> central A/C attic mounted; $10,000+
separate duct
> compressor (replace)
$1500 – $1700
> condenser (replace)
$1800 – $2500
> heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $1800 – $2500
> heat pump
$5000 – $6000
PLUMBING
B a t hr o o m
> basin - pedestal type
> basin - vanity
> bathtub - replace / retile
> shower connection
> shower stall - plastic
> shower stall - ceramic tile
> toilet - flush mechanism
> toilet - replace
> toilet - replace seal
> toilet - unclog
> tub enclosure - ceramic tile
> tub enclosure - plastic
> whirlpool bath / faucet
K ITC H E N > dishwasher
> garbage disposal
> range hood
> sink - porcelain
> sink - stainless steel
$350
$250
$2500+
$250
$900 – $1900
$2500 – $3000
$125 – $150
$400
$125 – $250
$125 – $200
$2500 – $3000
$600 – $1200
$4000
$650
$200
$350
$750
$600
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$900
$400
$500
$850
$750
P R I V A TE P L U M B I N G S Y S TEM
$500 – $800
> laundry tub and waste pump
> septic tank (1000gal.)
$2500 – $5000
> septic tank cleaning
$180 – $300
> sewage waste pump
$1500 – $1700
> well - shallow
$30/lin.ft.
> well - deep
$40/lin.ft.
> well - submersible pump
$1200
> well - suction / jet pump
$600 – $900
U P G R A D E
$120 – $150
> hose bibb
> hot water tank (40 Gal Electric) $450 – $500
> hot water tank (40 Gal Gas)
$600 – $800
> laundry tub / connection
$350 – $500
> main water service
$175 – $200/lin.ft.
> main shut-off valve
$175 – $300
> sump pump
$175 – $250
> supply lines - 1 story; $1800 – $2500
Component
A v e rag e L i f e ( y rs . )
R o o f C o v e r i ng
> asphalt standard shingle
12-15
> asphalt premium shingle
15-30
> wood shingle
10-20
> concrete / clay tile
20-40
> asbestos cement
40-80
> slate tile
40-80
> roll roofing
5-15
> tar & gravel
15-25
> metal60
H e a t i ng
> forced air furnace
> oil tank
> water / steam boiler - welded steel
> water / steam boiler - cast iron
> water / steam circulating pump
residential construction
and remodeling estimates
10-25
40
15-30
30-50
10-25
C o o l i ng
> central air
> heat pump
> window air conditioning
10-15
10-15
10-20
P lu m b i ng
> galvanized water pipe
> hot water heater
> septic / sewer pump
> well pump
20-25
5-15
5-10
10
A ppl i an c e s
> dishwasher5-12
> dryer 10-25
> garbage disposal
5-12
> oven / range
15-20
> washing machine
5-15
contact your professional home inspector
for directions in the use of this guide
up to 2 baths
> temperature and relief valve (replace)
> water softener
> waste drain lines
$60 – $90
$900 – $1500
$2500 – $4000
These estimates reflect the average
basic costs for supplies and
installation of building materials in
compliments of
Canada and the United States.
Costs may vary depending on regions,
upgrades, complexity and disposal fees.
It is our strong recommendation that
you obtain a minimum of three written
quotes from reputable licensed local
contractors for validation.
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GARAGE/DRIVEWAY/WALKWAY
STRUCTURE/EXTERIOR
S t ru c t ur e
> addition (foundation to roof)
> basement entrance
> basement main beam
> basement support post / foundation
> excavation / waterproofing
> foundation cracks (excavation method)
> foundation cracks (injection method) (per crack)
> masonry wall
> lower basement
> remove bearing wall
> remove partition wall
> re-support floor joist (sistering)
> roof sheathing (replace)
> underpinning
> termite prevention (chemical soil treatment)
W all S y s t e m
> aluminum siding
> brick veneer
> brick cleaning (unpainted)
> brick cleaning (painted)
> brick repainting
> cedar siding
> stucco
> vinyl siding
$90 – $120/sq.ft.
$5000 – $10000
$2000
$200 - $400/lin.ft.
$120 – $150/sq.ft.
$500 – $1000
$400
$500 – $750/lin.ft.
$200 – $400
$2000 – $3000
$800 – $1600
$300 – $500
$5.00 – $7.50/sq.ft.
$300 – $500/lin.ft.
$2000
$4.50 – $5.50/sq.ft
$9.50 – $21.50/sq.ft.
$2.50/sq.ft.
$5.50/sq.ft.
$5 – $7/sq.ft.
$9 – $12/sq ft.
$9 – $11/sq.ft.
$4 – $5/sq.ft.
Exterior Door
> aluminum storm door
> metal insulated door
> patio door - replace
> patio door - brick wall (6ft.)
> patio door - wood wall (6ft.)
$350
$650 – $750
$750 – $1500
$2500 – $3500
$2000 – $3000
ROOF/EAVE/FLASHING/CHIMNEY
Sloped Roofs
> asphalt shingle (over existing)
> asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle)
> asphalt shingle (high quality)
> cedar shake / shingle
> clay tile
> concrete tile
> wood shake / shingle
> slate tile
$1.75 – $2.75/sq.ft.
$3 – $4/sq.ft.
$4.50 – $6.50/sq.ft.
$6.50 – $9.00/sq.ft.
$15 – $20/sq.ft.
$8 – $12/sq.ft.
$5 – $7/sq.ft.
$30 – $50/sq.ft.
f la t r o o f s
> roll roofing asphalt (90lb.)
> 4 ply (tar and gravel)
> single ply membrane
$1.50 – $2.50/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
G U TTE R S > gutter cleaning
> gutter / downspout - aluminum
> gutter / downspout - galvanized
> downspout extension
> soffits / fascia (aluminum)
FLASHING
> chimney flashing (sloped asphalt)
> chimney flashing (flat built-up)
> metal cricket at chimney
> parapet wall flashing
> roof vent flashing
> reflash skylight
> valley flashing
> wall flashing
C H IM N EY
> chimney extension
> chimney repointing
> concrete cap (single flue)
> concrete cap (double flue)
> rain cap
> reline flue
$150
$6 – $8/lin.ft.
$5 – $6/lin.ft.
$15
$15/lin.ft.
$250 – $400
$350 – $500
$250 – $400
$30/lin.ft.
$100
$400 – $600
$20 – $30/lin.ft.
$5 – $6/lin.ft.
$150 – $250/lin.ft.
$7.50 – $10/brick
$100 – $250
$200 – $400
$100
$40 – 50/lin.ft.
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G arag e
> detached carport
> detached wood frame - single
> detached wood frame - double
> detached block - single
> detached block - double
> removal of existing garage
$5000+
$10000+
$15000+
$20000+
$25000+
$1500+
O V E R H E A D D OO R S > automatic garage door opener
> cladboard - single
> cladboard - double
> metal - single (one piece)
> metal - double (one piece)
> wood - single (one piece)
> wood - double (sectional)
$450
$600 – $800
$1000 – $1200
$850
$1250
$1000
$1800
D R I V E W A Y
> asphalt paving (existing base)
> asphalt paving (new base)
> asphalt (seal)
> concrete (stamped)
> interlock brick / stone
$4 – $6/sq.ft.
$4.50 – $7/sq.ft.
$60 – $75
$6 – $10/sq.ft.
$10 – 12/sq.ft.
LANDSCAPING/DECK/PATIO/FENCE
L ands c ap i ng
> lay soil & sod
> sprinkler system
> retaining wall - concrete
> retaining wall - wood
$2 – $5/sq.ft.
$1,000
$50/sq.ft.
$40/sq.ft.
D EC K > pressure treated / cedar
> custom designed & built
$15 – $25/sq.ft.
$50 – $75/sq.ft.
P A TIO
> concrete
> flagstone / fieldstone
> interlock brick / stone
> patio stone
$15 – $20/sq.ft.
$20/sq.ft.
$10 – $15/sq.ft.
$6/sq.ft.
PORCH
> flooring$7/sq.ft.
> railing$200
> skirting$20/lin.ft.
> steps - concrete
$500
> steps - wood
$300
FE N CE
> chain-link (h 4ft.)
> wood - cedar (h 5ft.)
> wood - pressure treated (h 5ft.)
> reset post in concrete
$10 – $15/lin.ft.
$15 – $25/lin.ft.
$10 – $20/lin.ft.
$75
INTERIOR
W i nd o ws
> awning$50/sq.ft.
> awning / casement (replace)
$45/sq.ft.
> bay / bow
$50 – $60/sq.ft.
> casement$60/sq.ft.
> double hung
$50/sq.ft.
> double hung (replace)
$40/sq.ft.
> skylight$750.00+
> slider - aluminum
$30/sq.ft.
> slider - aluminum (replace)
$25/sq.ft.
> storm - aluminum
$75 – $175
> thermal glass (existing frame)
$30/sq.ft.
K ITC H E N / B A T H R OOM
> kitchen cabinet
> kitchen counter - laminate
> kitchen counter - marble
> kitchen renovation
> bathroom renovation
$50 – $100/lin.ft.
$40/lin.ft.
$75/lin.ft.
$7500+
$5000+
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Fl o o r
> carpet - clean
> carpet - outdoor
> carpet and underpad
> ceramic tile
> hardwood
> hardwood - prefinished
> hardwood - refinish
> vinyl - sheet
> vinyl - tile
$100/room
$2/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
$10 – $15/sq.ft.
$2 – $5/sq.ft.
$3 – $8/sq.ft.
$3 – $8/sq.ft.
D o o rs
$800
> bi-fold louver
> bi-fold panel
$600
> custom with casing / hardware
$500
> exterior - panel
$1000
> interior - panel
$500
> french$1000
> patio$2000
> storm - aluminum
$200 – $300
S t a i rs / R a i l i ngs
> curved stair - oak (7 risers)
> spiral stair - oak
> standard stair - oak (7 risers)
> stair railing
$7000+
$5000+
$1000+
$40 – $60/lin.ft.
Insula t i o n
> rigid exterior (prior to finish)
> r20 - batt
> r20 - loose
> r32 - batt
> r32 - loose
> wall / roof cavity
$1 – $1.50/sq.ft.
$1 – $1.50/sq.ft.
$0.75 – $1/sq.ft.
$1.50 – $2/sq.ft.
$1.50 – $4/sq.ft.
$1.50 – $4/sq.ft.
FI R E P L A CE S > damper$150
> brick replacement
$400 – $1000
> gas insert
$2500 – $4000
> glass door
$500+
> hearth extension
$400
> flue cleaning
$150
> metal box insert
$1000 – $2500
> masonry with flue rough-in
$5000+
> wood stove
$1500 – $3000
c e i l i ng / wall
> acoustic ceiling (suspended)
> baseboard / door / window casing
> drywall over plaster
> plaster (over existing plaster)
> stucco / stipple
> walls (insulations / drywall)
> walls painting (3 coats)
> wallpaper
S e c ur i t y S y s t e m
> alarm monitoring
> alarm system
> intercom system (retrofit)
> wired system
> wireless motion detectors
$5/sq.ft.
$3/lin.ft.
$2.50 – $3.50/sq.ft.
$2.50 – $3.50/sq.ft.
$2/sq.ft.
$3/sq.ft.
$1.25/sq.ft.
$5 – $10/sq.ft.
$30/month
$2500
$1500
$1500
$500
MI S C
> central vacuum (retrofit)
> central vacuum (canister only)
$1000 – $2000
$1000 – $1500
S W IMMI N G P OO L / H OT T U B > pool - vinyl lined (16ft. x 40ft.)
> pool - concrete lined (16ft. x 40ft.)
> pool heater
> pump / filter
> hot tub fiberglass
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$10,000
$15,000+
$2000
$1500
$5000+