Average Costs of Fixing, Upgrading or Remodeling

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING ESTIMATES

Electrical

Retrofit

•  receptacle - rewire reverse polarity $50-$75
•  standard light fixture $125-$200
•  receptacle - replace conventional with GFCI $100-$125
•  receptacle-CO/ALR (aluminum) $75-$100
•  receptacle - stove/dryer $100-$125
•  receptacle-conventional $125-$150
•  receptacle-split $175-$250
•  receptacle - exterior with cover $175-$250
•  fluorescent light fixture $180-$250
•  ground-public system $90-$120
•  ground-private system (with ground rods) $250-$300
•  exhaust fan-bathroom $160-$175
•  exhaust fan-oven $250-$300
•  exterior light fixture $125-$250
•  doorbell system $100-$120
•  dryer duct $125-$175
•  hardwired smoke detector $75-$125
•  attic ventilator-mechanical $300
•  baseboard heater (4') $180-$550
•  celing fan $250

Upgrade

•  breaker panel-auxilliary $125-$300
•  circuit breaker (replace) $75-$100
•  knob and tube wiring (replace) $7,500-$12,000
•  200 amp (existing panel) $1,200-$1,500
•  120/240 volt circuit $250-$500
•  breaker panel-main $750-$900
•  100 amp (new panel) $1,200-$1,500
•  100 amp (existing panel) $750-$1,000
•  200 amp (new panel) $2,000-$2,500

Garage/Driveway/Walkway

Driveway

•  concrete (stamped) $6-$10 / sq.ft.
•  interlock brick/stone $8-$10 / sq.ft.
•  asphalt paving (existing base) $4-$6 / sq.ft.
•  asphalt paving (new base) $4-$7 / sq.ft.
•  asphalt (seal) $60-$75

Garage

•  detached block-single $20,000+
•  detached block-double $25,000+
•  removal of existing garage $1,500+
•  detached carport $5,000+
•  detached wood frame-single $10,000+
•  detached wood frame-double $15,000+

Overhead Doors

•  wood-double (sectional) $1,800
•  metal-single (one piece) $850
•  metal-double (one piece) $1,250
•  wood-single (one piece) $1,000
•  automatic garage door opener $450
•  cladboard-single $600-$800
•  cladboard-double $1,000-$1,200

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioner/Heat Pump

•  heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $1,800-$2,500
•  heat pump $5,000-$6,000
•  central A/C attic mounted;separate duct $10,000
•  compressor (replace) $1,500-$1,700
•  condenser (replace) $1,800-$2,500
•  air handler 3-ton (vertical) $1,400-$1,800
•  air handler 3-ton (horiziontal) $1,800-$2,000
•  central a/c existing duct $1,800-$3,000

Forced-Air System

•  metal lin.ft.(existing chimney flue) $600-$1,000
•  gas-high efficiency $3,500-$4,500
•  humidifier-drum type $100-$150
•  humidifier-flow through type $400-$450
•  convert hot water to forced air (1 story) $7,500-$10,000
•  electronic air filter $600-$900
•  gas-mid efficiency $2,500-$3,000
•  blower/motor $350-$500
•  clean duct $180-$300
•  convert oil to gas (1 story) $2,500-$3,000
•  air duct (new) $4,000
•  air duct (retrofit) $6,000
•  annual service $100-$150

Hot Water System

•  radiator/boiler removal $1,500-$2,500
•  radiator $600-$900
•  radiator valve $125-$200
•  gas boiler-standard $3,000-$4,500
•  gas boiler-high efficiency $6,500-$10,000
•  removal of oil tank from basement $400-$600
•  circulating pump $600-$750
•  cast iron radiator $600-$700
•  expansion tank $300-$400

Interior

Ceiling/Wall

• walls painting (3 coats) $1 / sq.ft.
• wallpaper $5-$10 / sq.ft.
• plaster (over existing plaster) $2-$3 / sq.ft.
• stucco / stipple $2 / sq.ft.
• walls (insulation/drywall) $3 / sq.ft.
• acoustic ceiling (suspended) $5 / sq.ft.
• baseboard/door/window casing $3 / lin.ft.
• drywall over plaster $2-$3 / sq.ft.

Doors

• patio $2,000
• storm-aluminum $200-$300
• exterior - panel $1,000
• interior panel $500
• french $1,000
• bi-fold-louver $800
• bi-fold-panel $600
• custom with casing / hardware $500
• Fireplaces
• metal box insert $1,000-$2,500
• masonry with flue rough-in $5,000
• wood stove $1,500-$3,000
• glass door $500
• hearth extension $400
• flue cleaning $150
• damper $150
• brick replacement $400-$1,000
• gas insert $2,500-$4,000

Floor

• hardwood - refinish $2-$5 / sq.ft.
• vinyl - sheet $3-$8 / sq.ft.
• vinyl - tile $3-$8 / sq.ft.
• ceramic tile $5-$10 / sq.ft.
• hardwood $5-$10 / sq.ft.
• hardwood (pre-finished) $10-$15 / sq.ft.
• carpet-clean $100 / room
• carpet-outdoor $2 / sq.ft.
• carpet and padding $5-$10 / sq.ft.

Insulation - Also see Red Canoe Insulation Pricing Overview

• R32 - batt $1-$2 / sq.ft.
• R32 - loose $1-$4 / sq.ft.
• wall/roof cavity $1-$4 / sq.ft.
• rigid exterior (prior to finish) $1-$1 / sq.ft.
• R20 - batt $1-$1 / sq.ft.
• R20 - loose $-$1 / sq.ft.

Kitchen/Bathroom

• kitchen renovation $7,500
• bathroom renovation $5,000
• kitchen cabinet $50-$100 / lin.ft.
• kitchen counter-laminate $40 / lin.ft.
• kitchen counter-marble $75 / lin.ft.

Security System

• wired system $1,500
• wireless motion detectors $500
• alarm monitoring $30 / month
• alarm system $2,500
• intercom system (retrofit) $1,500
• Stairs/Railings
• stair railing $40-$60 / lin.ft.
• curved stair - oak $7,000+
• spiral stair - oak $5,000+
• standard stair - oak $1,000+

Windows

• storm-aluminum $75-$175
• thermal glass (existing frame) $30 / sq.ft.
• skylight $750+
• slider-aluminum $30 / sq.ft.
• slider-aluminum (replace) $25 / sq.ft.
• casement $60 / sq.ft.
• double hung $50 / sq.ft.
• double hung (replace) $40 / sq.ft.
• awning $50 / sq.ft.
• awning/casement (replace) $45 / sq.ft.
• bay/bow $50-$60 / sq.ft.

Landscaping/Deck/Patio/Fence

Deck

• pressure treated/cedar $15-$25 / sq.ft.
• custom designed & built $50-$75 / sq.ft.
• Fence
• reset post in concrete $75
• chain - link (4 ft.) $10-$15 / lin.ft.
• wood - cedar (5 ft.) $15-$25 / lin.ft.
• wood - presure treated (5 ft.) $10-$20 / lin.ft.

Landscaping

• lay soil & sod $2-$5 / sq.ft.
• Sprinkler system $1,000
• retaining wall-concrete $50 / sq.ft.
• retaining wall-wood $40 / sq.ft.

Patio

• patio stone $6 / sq.ft.
• concrete $15-$20 / sq.ft.
• flagstone/field-stone $20 / sq.ft.
• interlock brick/stone $10-$15 / sq.ft.

Porch

• steps-concrete $500
• steps-wood $300
• flooring $7 / lin.ft.
• railing $200
• skirting $20 / lin.ft.

Plumbing

Bathroom

• whirlpool bath/faucet $4,000
• toilet-unclog $125-$200
• tub enclosure-ceramic tile $2,500-$3,000
• tub enclosure-plastic $600-$1,200
• toilet-flush mechanism $125-$150
• toilet-replace $400
• toilet-replace seal $125-$250
• shower connection $250
• shower stall -plastic $900-$1,900
• shower stall-ceramic tile $2,500-$3,000
• basin-pedestal type $350
• basin-vanity $250
• bathtub-replace-re-tile $2,500

Kitchen

• sink - porcelain $750-$850
• sink - stainless steel $600-$750
• dishwasher $650-$900
• garbage disposer $200-$400
• range hood $350-$500

Private Plumbing System

• well-submersible pump $1,200
• well-suction / jet pump $600-$900
• sewage waste pump $1,500-$1,700
• well-shallow $30 / lin.ft.
• well-deep $40 / lin.ft.
• laundry tub and waste pump $500-$800
• septic tank (1000 gal.) $2,500-$5,000
• septic tank cleaning $180

Upgrade

• water softner $900-$1,500
• waste drain lines $2,500-$4,000
• sump pump $175-$250
• supply lines-1 story; up to 2 baths $1,800-$2,500
• temperature and relief valve (replace) $60-$90
• laundry tub /connection $350-$500
• main water service $175-$200 / lin.ft.
• main shut-off valve $175-$300
• hose bibb $120-$150
• hot water tank (40 Gal Electric) $450-$500
• hot water tank (40 Gal Gas) $600-$800

Roof/Eave/Flashing/Chimney

Chimney

• Concrete cap (double flue) $200-$400
• rain cap $100
• reline flue $40-$50 / lin.ft.
• Chimney extention $150-$250 / lin.ft.
• chimney re-pointing $7-$10 / brick
• concrete cap (single flue) $100-$250

Flashing

• valley flashing $20-$30 / lin.ft.
• wall flashing $5-$6 / lin.ft.
• parapet wall flashing $30 / lin.ft.
• roof vent $100
• reflash skylight $400-$600
• chimney flashing (sloped asphalt) $250-$400
• chimney flashing (flat built-up) $350-$500
• metal cricket at chinmney $250-$400

Flat Roofs

• roll roofing asphalt (90lb) $1-$2 / sq.ft.
• 4 ply (tar and gravel) $5-$10 / sq.ft.
• single ply membrane $5-$10 / sq.ft.

Gutters

• downspout extension $15
• soffits/fascia (Aluminum) $15 / lin.ft.
• gutter cleaning $150
• gutter/downspout -aluminum $6-$8 / lin.ft.
• gutter/downspout -galvanized $5-$6 / lin.ft.

Sloped Roofs

• wood shake/shingle $5-$7 / sq.ft.
• Slate tile $30-$50 / sq.ft.
• cedar shake/shingle $6-$9 / sq.ft.
• clay tile $15-$20 / sq.ft.
• concrete tile $8-$12 / sq.ft.
• asphalt shingle (over existing) $1-$2 / sq.ft.
• asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle) $3-$4 / sq.ft.
• asphalt shingle (high quality) $4-$6 / sq.ft.

Structure/Exterior

Exterior Door

• patio door-brick wall (6ft) $2,500-$3,500
• patio door-wood wall (6ft) $2,000-$3,000
• aluminum storm door $350
• metal insulated door $650-$750
• patio door-replace $750-$1,500

Structure

• roof sheathing (replace) $5-$7 / sq.ft.
• underpinning $300-$500 / lin.ft
• termite prevention (chemical soil treatment) $2,000
• remove bearing wall $2,000-$3,000
• remove partition wall $800-$1,600
• re-support floor joist (sistering) $300-$500
• foundation cracks (injection method) $400
• lintel (masonry wall) $500-$750 / lin.ft
• lower basement $200-$400 / lin.ft
• basement support post/foundation $500
• excavation/waterproofing $120-$150 / sq.ft.
• foundation cracks (excavation method) $500-$1,000
• addition (foundation to roof) $90-$120 / sq.ft.
• basement entrance $5,000-$10,000
• basement main beam $2,000

Wall System

• brick repainting $5-$7 / sq.ft.
• cedar siding $9-$12 / sq.ft.
• brick veneer $9-$21 / sq.ft.
• brick cleaning (unpainted) $2+ / sq.ft.
• brick cleaning (painted) $5+ / sq.ft.
• stucco $9-$11 / sq.ft.
• vinyl siding $4-$5 / sq.ft.
• aluminum siding $4-$5 / sq.ft.

Swimming Pool/Hot Tub

General

• pump - 500-800
• filter $1,500
• hot tub fiberglass $5,000+
• pool-vinyl lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $10,000+
• pool-concrete lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $15,000+
• pool heater $2,000

LIFE EXPECTANCY - COMPONENT AVERAGE LIFE (IN YRS.)

Plumbing

• glavanized water pipe 20-25
• hot water heater 5-15
• septic/sewer pump 5-10
• well pump 10

Appliances  - See Average Life Expectancy of Household Appliances

Roof Covering

• 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 and gravel 15-25
• metal 60

Heating

• water/steam boiler-welded steel 15-30
• water/steam boiler-cast iron 30-50
• water/steam circulating pump 10-25

Cooling

• window air conditioning 10-20
• central air 10-15
• heat pump 10-15