Estimate of Repair or Replacement Costs
| Description | Estimated cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | ||
| Retrofit | ||
| attic ventilator-mechanical | $250 | |
| baseboard heater (4') | $150-$400 | |
| ceiling fan | $200 | |
| doorbell system | $80-$100 | |
| dryer duct | $100-$150 | |
| hardwired smoke detector | $60-$120 | |
| exhaust fan-bathroom | $135-$150 | |
| exhaust fan-oven | $200-$250 | |
| exterior light fixture | $100-$250 | |
| fluorescent light fixture | $150-$250 | |
| ground - public system | $75-$100 | |
| ground-private system(w/ ground rods) | $200-$300 | |
| receptacle - conventional | $100-$150 | |
| receptacle - split | $150-$250 | |
| receptacle - exterior with cover | $150-$250 | |
| receptacle-replace conventional w/GFCI | $75-$125 | |
| receptacle - CO/ALR (aluminum) | $50-$75 | |
| receptacle - stove/dryer | $75-$100 | |
| receptacle - rewire reverse polarity | $40-$60 | |
| standard light fixture | $100-$200 | |
| Upgrade | ||
| 100 amp (new panel) | $1,000-$1,500 | |
| 100 amp (existing panel) | $600-$900 | |
| 200 amp (new panel) | $1,800-$2,500 | |
| 200 amp (existing panel) | $1,000-$1,200 | |
| 120/240 volt circuit | $200-$500 | |
| breaker panel - main | $600-$900 | |
| breaker panel - auxiliary | $100-$300 | |
| circuit breaker (replace) | $60-$100 | |
| knob & tube wiring (replace) | $6,000-$12,000 | |
| Heating And Cooling | ||
| Forced-Air System | ||
| air duct (new) | $3,500 | |
| air duct (retrofit) | $5,500 | |
| annual service | $75-$150 | |
| blower/motor | $300-$500 | |
| clean duct | $150-$300 | |
| convert oil to gas (1 story) | $2,000-$3,000 | |
| convert hot water to forced air (1 story) | $6,000-$10,000 | |
| electronic air filter | $500-$900 | |
| gas-mid efficiency | $2,000-$2,800 | |
| gas-high efficiency | $3,000-$4,500 | |
| humidifier - drum type | $75-$150 | |
| humidifier - flow through type | $350-$400 | |
| metal lin.ft. (existing chimney flue) | .$500-$1,000 | |
| Hot Water System | ||
| circulating pump | $500-$750 | |
| cast iron radiator | $550-$650 | |
| expansion tank | $250-$300 | |
| gas boiler - standard | $2,500-$4,500 | |
| gas boiler - high efficiency | $5,500-$10,000 | |
| removal of oil tank from bsmnt. | $350-$500 | |
| radiator/boiler removal | $1,500-$2,000 | |
| radiator | $500-$900 | |
| radiator valve | $100-$200 | |
| Air Conditioner / Heat Pump | ||
| air handler 3-ton (vertical) | $1,200-$1,500 | |
| air handler 3-ton (horizontal) | $1,500-$1,800 | |
| central a/c existing duct | $1,500-$3,000 | |
| central a/c attic mounted; separate duct | $9,000+ | |
| compressor (replace) | $1,300-$1,500 | |
| condenser (replace) | $1,500-$2,500 | |
| heat recovery ventilator (HRV) | $1,500-$2,500 | |
| heat pump | $4,500-$6,000 | |
| Plumbing | ||
| Bathroom | ||
| basin - pedestal type | $300 | |
| basin - vanity | $200 | |
| bathtub - replace - retile | $2,200+ | |
| shower connection | $200 | |
| shower stall - plastic | $700-$1,900 | |
| shower stall - ceramic tile | $2,200-$3,000 | |
| toilet - flush mechanism | $100-$150 | |
| toilet - replace | $350 | |
| toilet - replace seal | $100-$250 | |
| toilet - unclog | $100-$200 | |
| tub enclosure - ceramic tile | $2,200-$3,000 | |
| tub enclosure - plastic | $500-$1,200 | |
| whirlpool bath/faucet | $3,500 | |
| Kitchen | ||
| dishwasher | $550-$890 | |
| garbage disposer | $175-$400 | |
| range hood | $300-$500 | |
| sink - porcelain | $650-$820 | |
| sink - stainless steel | $550-$73 | |
| Private Plumbing System | ||
| laundry tub and waste pump | $400-$800 | |
| septic tank (1000 gal.) | $2,000-$5,000 | |
| septic tank cleaning | $150 | |
| sewage waste pump | $1,300-$1,700 | |
| well - shallow | $25/lin.ft. | |
| well - deep | $35/lin.ft. | |
| well - submersible pump | $1,000 | |
| well - suction / jet pump | $500-$900 | |
| Upgrade | ||
| hose bibb | $100-$150 | |
| hot water tank (40 gal. Electric) | $400-$500 | |
| hot water tank (40 gal. Gas) | $500-$800 | |
| laundry tub/connection | $300-$500 | |
| main water service | $150-$200/lin.ft. | |
| main shut-off valve | $150-$300 | |
| sump pump | $150-$250 | |
| supply lines-1 story; up to 2 baths | $1,500-$2,500 | |
| temperature and relief valve (replace) | $50-$90 | |
| water softener | $800-$1,500 | |
| waste drain lines | $2,000-$4,000 | Swimming Pool / Hot Tub |
| Swimming Pool & Hot Tub | ||
| pool - vinyl lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) | $7,250+ | |
| pool - concrete lined (16 ft. x 40 ft) | $12,700+ | |
| pool heater | $1,500 | |
| pump / filter | $1,200 | |
| hot tub fiberglass | $4,000+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| central vacuum (retrofit) | .$800-$2,000 | |
| central vacuum (canister only). | $800-$1,000 | Structure & Exterior |
| Structure | ||
| addition (foundation to roof) | $75-$110/sq.ft. | |
| basement entrance | $6,000-$10,000 | |
| basement main beam | $1,500 | |
| basement support post/foundation | $500 | |
| excavation/waterproofing | $90-$110/sq.ft | |
| foundation cracks (excavation method) | $300-$900 | |
| foundation cracks (injection method) | $350 | |
| lintel (masonry wall) | $600 | |
| lower basement | $175-$300/lin.ft. | |
| remove bearing wall | $2,500 | |
| remove partition wall | $600-$1,600 | |
| re - support floor joist (sistering) | $200-$300 | |
| roof sheathing (replace) | $5-$6/sq.ft. | |
| underpinning | $300-$400/lin.ft. | |
| termite prevention (chemical soil treatment) | $1400+ | |
| Wall System | ||
| aluminum siding | $4-$5/sq.ft. | |
| brick veneer | $8-$20/sq.ft. | |
| brick cleaning (unpainted) | $2.50/sq.ft. | |
| brick cleaning (painted) | $5.50/sq.ft. | |
| brick repainting | $3-$7/sq.ft. | |
| cedar siding | $7-$10/sq.ft. | |
| stucco | $8-$10/sq.ft. | |
| vinyl siding | $4-$5/sq.ft. | |
| Exterior Door | ||
| aluminum storm door | $350 | |
| metal insulated door | $700 | |
| patio door - replace | $700-$1,500 | |
| patio door - brick wall (6 ft.) | $250-$3,500 | |
| patio door - wood wall (6 ft.) | $2,000-$3,000 | |
| Roof, Eaves, Flashing, & Chimney | ||
| Sloped Roofs | ||
| asphalt shingle (over existing) | $1.50-$2.50/sq.ft | |
| lt shingle (strip & re-shingle) | $2.50-$3.50/sq.ft. | |
| asphalt shingle aspha (high quality) | $4-$6/sq.ft. | |
| cedar shake/shingle | $6-$9/sq.ft. | |
| clay tile | $10-$20/sq.ft. | |
| concrete tile | $6-$12/sq.ft. | |
| wood shake/shingle | $4-$6/sq.ft. | |
| slate tile | $30-$50/sq.ft. | |
| Flat Roofs | ||
| roll roofing asphalt (90 lb.) | $1-$2/sq.ft. | |
| 4 ply (tar and gravel) | $6-$10/sq.ft. | |
| single ply membrane | $5-$10/sq.ft. | |
| Gutters | ||
| gutter cleaning | $100 | |
| gutter/downspout - aluminum | $5-$8lin.ft. | |
| gutter/downspout - galvanized | $4-$5/lin.ft. | |
| downspout extension | $15 | |
| soffits/fascia (aluminum) | $10/lin.ft. | |
| Flashing | ||
| chimney flashing (sloped asphalt) | $200-$400 | |
| chimney flashing (flat built-up) | $300-$500 | |
| metal cricket at chimney | $200-$400 | |
| parapet wall flashing | $25/lin.ft. | |
| roof vent | $50 | |
| reflash skylight | $400-$500 | |
| valley flashing | $15-$25/lin.ft. | |
| wall flashing | $3-$4/lin.ft. | |
| Chimney | ||
| chimney extension | $100-$250/lin.ft. | |
| chimney repointing | $5-$10/brick | |
| concrete cap (single flue) | $100-$250 | |
| concrete cap (double flue) | $200-$350 | |
| rain cap | $75 | |
| reline flue | $30-$40lin.ft. | |
| Garage, Driveway, & Walkway | ||
| Garage | ||
| detached carport | $4,000+ | |
| detached wood frame - single | $8,000+ | |
| detached wood frame - double | $13,000+ | |
| detached block - single | $18,000+ | |
| detached block - double | $24,000+ | |
| removal of existing garage | $1,500+ | |
| Overhead Doors | ||
| automatic garage door opener | $300 | |
| cladboard - single | $400-$650 | |
| cladboard - double | $750-$1,000 | |
| metal - single (one piece) | $700 | |
| metal - double (one piece) | $1,100 | |
| wood - single (one piece) | $725 | |
| wood - double (sectional) | $1,250 | |
| Driveway | ||
| asphalt paving (existing base) | $3-$5/sq.ft. | |
| asphalt paving (new base) | $3-$5.50/sq.ft. | |
| asphalt (seal) | $50-$75 | |
| asphalt paving (existing base) | $3-$5/sq.ft. | |
| asphalt paving (new base) | $3-$5.50/sq.ft. | |
| Landscaping, Deck, Patio, & Fence | ||
| Landscaping | ||
| lay soil & sod | $1-$2/sq.ft. | |
| sprinkler system | $1,000 | |
| retaining wall-concrete | $35/sq.ft. | |
| retaining wall-wood | $25/sq.ft. | |
| Deck | ||
| pressure treated/cedar | $10-$25/sq.ft. | |
| custom designed & built | $30-$50/sq.ft | |
| Patio | ||
| concrete | $10-$15/sq.ft. | |
| flagstone/fieldstone | $16/sq.ft. | |
| interlock brick/stone | $8-$10/sq.ft. | |
| patio stone | $3/sq.ft. | |
| Porch | ||
| flooring | $5/lin.ft. | |
| railing | $150 | |
| skirting | $15/lin.ft. | |
| steps - concrete | $400 | |
| steps - wood | $250 | |
| Fence | ||
| chain - link (4 ft.) | $10/lin.ft. | |
| wood - cedar (5 ft.) | $15-$20/lin.ft. | |
| wood - pressure treated (5 ft.) | $10-$15/lin.ft. | |
| reset post in concrete | $60 | |
| Interior | ||
| Windows | ||
| awning | $45/sq.ft. | |
| awning/casement (replace) | $40/sq.ft. | |
| bay/bow | $35-$40/sq.ft. | |
| casement | $50/sq.ft. | |
| double hung | $40/sq.ft. | |
| double hung (replace) | $35/sq.ft. | |
| skylight | $250-$3,000 | |
| slider - aluminum | $25/sq.ft. | |
| slider - aluminum (replace) | $20/sq.ft. | |
| storm - aluminum | $45-$175 | |
| thermal glass (existing frame) | $25/sq.ft. | |
| Ceiling/Wall | ||
| acoustic celing (suspended) | $4/sq.ft. | |
| baseboard/door/window casing | $2.50/lin.ft. | |
| drywall over plaster | $2-$3/sq.ft. | |
| plaster (over existing plaster) | $2.50/sq.ft. | |
| stucco/stipple | $1/sq.ft. | |
| walls (insulations/drywall) | $2.50/sq.ft. | |
| walls painting (3 coats) | $1.25/sq.ft. | |
| wallpaper | $2-$8/sq.ft. | |
| Floor | ||
| carpet - clean | $35-$50/room | |
| carpet - outdoor | $1.50/sq.ft. | |
| carpet and underpad | $3-$6.50/sq.ft. | |
| ceramic tile | $5-$8/sq.ft. | |
| hardwood | $6/sq.ft. | |
| hardwood (prefinished) | $8-$10/sq.ft. | |
| hardwood - refinish | $1.75-$3.50/sq.ft. | |
| vinyl - sheet | $2.50-$8/sq.ft. | |
| vinyl - tile | $1-$8/sq.ft. | |
| Doors | ||
| bi-fold - louver | $800 | |
| bi-fold - panel | $600 | |
| custom with casing/hardware | $400 | |
| exterior - panel | $750 | |
| interior panel | $400 | |
| French | $700 | |
| patio | $1,750 | |
| storm - aluminum | $190-$300 | |
| Stairs/Railings | ||
| curved stair - oak (7 risers) | $7,000+ | |
| spiral stair - oak | $4,700 | |
| standard stair - oak (7 risers) | $900 | |
| stair railing | $30-$50/lin.ft. | |
| Insulation | ||
| rigid exterior (prior to finish) | $0.75-$1.25/sq.ft. | |
| R20 - batt | $0.60-$1.50/sq.ft. | |
| R20 - loose | $0.50-$0.75/sq.ft. | |
| R32 - batt | $1.50-$2/sq.ft. | |
| R32 - loose | $1.50-$4/sq.ft. | |
| Description | Average Life (Years) | |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Covering, Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Appliances | ||
| Roof Covering | ||
| 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 | |
| metal | 60 | |
| Heating | ||
| forced air furnace | 10-25 | |
| oil tank | 40 | |
| water/steam boiler-welded steel | 15-30 | |
| water steam boiler-cast iron | 30-50 | |
| water/steam circulating pump | 10-25 | |
| Cooling | ||
| central air | 10-15 | |
| heat pump | 10-15 | |
| window air conditioning | 10-20 | |
| Plumbing | ||
| galvanized water pipe | 20-25 | |
| hot water heater | 5-15 | |
| septic/sewer pump | 5-10 | |
| well pump | 10 | |
| Appliances | ||
| dishwasher | 5-12 | |
| dryer | 10-25 | |
| garbage disposal | 5-12 | |
| oven/range | 15-20 | |
| washing machine | 5-15 | |
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