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Home Improvement Costs

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ROOFING/FLASHINGS/CHIMNEYS
Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $1.25 - $2.50 per sq. ft.
Strip and reshingle on low to medium sloped roof $2.00 - $3.50 per sq. ft.
Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof $4.00 - $6.00 per sq. ft.
Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $6.00 - $9.00 per sq. ft.
Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $6.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 1000)
Strip and install single-ply roof membrane $6.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 1000)
Reflash typical skylight or chimney $300.00 - $500.00
Repoint typical chimney above roof line $6.00 - $8.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 250)
Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line $100.00 - $200.00 per lin. ft. (min. $ 300)
   
   
EXTERIOR
Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts $4.00 - $5.00 per lin.ft. (min. $ 500)
Install aluminum soffits and fascia $8.00 - $12.00 per lin. ft.
Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.50 - $5.00 per sq. ft.
Repoint exterior wall:  
- soft mortar $3.00 - $4.50 per sq. ft. (min. $ 200)
- hard mortar $6.00 - $8.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 200)
Parge foundation walls $3.00 - $4.00 per sq. ft.
Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tiles $150.00 - $200.00 per lin. ft. (min. $ 1000)
Install a deck $25.00 - $40.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 1000)
Resurface existing asphalt driveway $2.50 - $4.00 per sq. ft.
Install interlocking brick driveway $6.00 - $8.00 per sq. ft.
Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $3500.00 - $5000.00
Build detached garage:  
- single $8000.00 and up
- double $12000.00 and up
Build retaining wall:  
- wood $20.00 - $25.00 per sq. ft. (min. $ 500)
- concrete $30.00 - $40.00per sq. ft. (min. $ 500)
Painting:  
- trim only $1500.00 - $2500.00
- trim and wall surfaces $3000.00 and up
   
   
STRUCTURE
Underpin one corner of house $3500.00 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. $500)
Install basement support post with proper footing $300.00 - $500.00
Perform chemical treatment for termites $1700.00 and up
Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400.00 - $800.00
   
   
ELECTRICAL
Upgrade electrical service to 100-amps (including new panel) $1000.00 - $1300.00
Upgrade electrical service to 100-amps
(if suitably sized panel already exists)
$500.00 - $800.00
Upgrade electrical service to 200-amps $1800.00 - $2200.00
Install new circuit breaker panel $500.00 - $800.00
Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50.00 - $100.00
Add 120-volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.) $150.00 - $300.00
Add 240-volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.) $250.00 - $400.00
Add conventional receptacle $150.00 - $300.00
Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle $60.00 - $90.00
Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR) (assuming several are required) $10.00 - $15.00 each
Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible connectors, receptacles, etc $500.00 - $1000.00
Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician is already there) $5.00 - $10.00 each
   
   
HEATING
Install mid efficiency forced-air furnace $1500.00 - $2500.00
Install high efficiency forced-air furnace $3000.00 - $4000.00
Install humidifier $200.00 - $400.00
Install electronic air filter $500.00 - $800.00
Install mid efficiency boiler $2500.00 - $4000.00
Install high efficiency boiler $5000.00 - $ 9000.00
Install circulating pump $400.00 - $600.00
Install chimney liner for gas appliance $400.00 - $800.00
Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700.00 - $1800.00
Install programmable thermostat $200.00 - $300.00
Replace indoor oil tank $1200.00 - $2500.00
Remove oil tank from basement $400.00 and up
Remove abandoned underground oil tank $3000.00 and up
Replace radiator valve $250.00 - $500.00
Add electric baseboard heater $250.00 - $400.00
Convert from hot water heating to forced air: bungalow $8000.00 - $10000.00
- two storey
$15000.00 - $20000.00
Clean ductwork $200.00 and up
   
   
COOLING/HEAT PUMPS
Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system $2000.00 - $3000.00
Add heat pump on existing forced-air system $4000.00 - $5000.00
Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200.00 - $2500.00
Install independent air conditioning system $8000.00 - $15000.00
Install ductless air conditioning system $3000.00 and up
   
   
INSULATION
Insulate open attic area to modern standards $0.50 - $1.25 per sq. ft.
Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2.00 - $3.50 per sq. ft.
Improve attic ventilation $40.00 - $50.00 per vent
   
   
PLUMBING
Replace galvanized piping with copper: (2 storey with one bathroom) $2000.00 - $2500.00
Replace water line to house $2000.00 and up
Replace toilet $400.00 and up
Replace basin, including faucets $400.00 and up
Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets $2000.00 and up
Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $3000.00 and up
Retile bathtub enclosure $800.00 - $1200.00
Replace leaking tile shower stall pan $1000.00 - $1600.00
Rebuild tile shower stall $1500.00 - $2500.00
Replace laundry tubs $250.00 - $500.00
Remodel bathroom completely (4 pc.) $6000.00 and up
Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $3000.00 and up
Install submersible pump $800.00 and up
Install suction or jet pump $400.00 to $600.00
Install modest basement bathroom $4000.00 and up
   
   
INTERIOR
Add drywall over plaster $1.50 - $2.50 per sq. ft.
Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50 - $3.00 per sq. ft.
Install replacement windows $30.00 - $60.00 per sq. ft.
Install storm windows $100.00 - $300.00 each
Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed in) $2000.00 and up
Install zero clearance fireplace (including chimney) $3000.00 and up
Install glass doors on fireplace .$300.00 and up
Install skylight $1500.00 - $3000.00
Remodel kitchen completely $10,000.00 and up
Install gas fireplace $2500.00 and up
   

 

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