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Component Cost Estimates
Note: The costs
shown below are only estimates and you should contact an appropriate contractor
for actual costs for your particular needs.
Estimates are based on 2006 prices.
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Roofing – Flashing
- Chimneys |
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Install
conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles |
$1.25 -
$2 / sq. ft. |
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Strip and
re-shingle with conventional shingles |
$2 - $3 /
sq. ft |
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Strip and
re-roof with cedar shingles |
$5 - $7
per sq. ft. |
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Strip and
replace built-up tar and gravel roof |
$4 - $6 /
sq. ft. |
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Strip and
replace single-ply membrane |
$4 - 6 /
sq. ft. |
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Reflash
typical chimney |
$300 -
$500 |
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Reflash typical
skylight |
$300 -
$500 |
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Rebuild
typical chimney above roof line |
$100-$200
/ lin. ft. |
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Repoint
typical chimney above roof line |
$20-$30 /
row |
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Install
galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts |
$3 - $5 /
lin. ft. |
Soffits - Fascias - Repointing - Water Proofing
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Install
aluminum soffits and fascia |
$8 - $12
/ lin. ft |
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Install
aluminum or vinyl siding |
$3 -
$4.50 / sq. ft. |
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Repoint
exterior wall (soft mortar) |
$3 - 4.50
/ sq. ft |
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Repoint
exterior wall (hard mortar) |
$6 - $8 /
sq. ft. |
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Parge
(coat) foundation walls |
$3 - $4 /
sq. ft. |
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Damp
proof foundation walls and install tile |
$60-$120
/ lin. ft. |
Garages - Decks - Retaining Walls - Foundation
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Install a
deck |
$12- $20
/ sq. ft. |
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Rebuild
exterior basement stairwell |
$3500 -
$5000 |
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Build
detached garage (single) |
$8000 and
up |
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Build
detached garage (double) |
$12000
and up |
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Build
retaining wall (wood) |
$20 - $25
/sq. ft. |
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Build
retaining wall (concrete) |
$30 - $40
/ sq. ft. |
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Structure
Underpin one corner of house |
$3500 and
up |
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Underpin
or add foundations |
$300 +
/lin. ft. |
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Lower
basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings |
$150-$300
/ lin. ft. |
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Replace
deteriorating sill beam with concrete |
$60 and
up/ lin. ft. |
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Install
basement support post with proper foundation |
$200 -
$400 |
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Perform
chemical treatment for termites |
$500 and
up |
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Repair
minor crack in poured concrete foundation |
$400 -
$800 |
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Electric Repairs - Upgrades
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Upgrade
electrical service to 100 amps |
$1200-1800 |
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Upgrade
electrical service to 200 amps |
$1500 -
$2000 |
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Install
new circuit breaker panel |
$500 -
$700 |
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Add 120
volt circuit |
$150 -
$250 |
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Add 240
volt circuit |
$250 -
$350 |
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Add
conventional receptacle |
$75 - $150 |
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Replace
conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle |
$60 - $90 |
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Rewire
electrical outlet with reversed polarity |
$5 - $10
ea. |
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Install
conventional alarm system fire- burglar |
$1000 and
up |
Heating Systems - Air Conditioning
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Install
mid-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$1700 -
$2500 |
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Install
high-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$2500 -
$3500 |
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Install drum-type
humidifier |
$200 -
$300 |
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Install
electronic air filter |
$500 -
$800 |
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Install
mid-efficiency boiler |
$2500 -
$4000 |
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Install
high-efficiency boiler |
$5000 -
$9000 |
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Rebuild
firepot (refractory) on boiler |
$500 -
$800 |
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Install circulating
pump |
$400 -
$600 |
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Install
chimney liner |
$300 -
$700 |
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Install
set-back thermostat |
$100 -
$300 |
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Remove
oil tank from basement |
$200 -
$400 |
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Remove
abandoned underground oil tank |
$3500 and
up |
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Replace
radiator valve |
$75 -
$150 |
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Add
electric baseboard heater |
$150 -
$250 |
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Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (cape) |
$8000 -
$10000 |
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Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (two story) |
$15000 -
$20000 |
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Clean
ductwork |
$250 and
up |
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Cooling/Heat
Pumps Add central air conditioning on existing Forced-air
system |
$2000-$3000 |
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Add heat
pump to forced-air system |
$3000-$4000 |
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Replace
heat pump or air conditioning compressor |
$800 -
$1400 |
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Install
independent air conditioning system |
$8000 - $15000 |
Insulation
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Insulate
open attic to modern standards |
$1 -
$1.50 / sq. ft. |
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Blow
insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity |
$2 -
$3.50 /sq. ft. |
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Improve attic
ventilation |
$40 - $50
per vent |
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Plumbing
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Replace
galvanized piping with copper (2 story with one bathroom) |
$2000 -
$2500 |
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Replace
water line to house |
$1500 -
$3500 |
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Replace
toilet |
$300 and
up |
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Replace
basin |
$200 and
up |
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Replace
bathtub, including ceramic tile |
$1500 and
up |
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Install
whirlpool bath |
$3000 and
up |
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Retile
bathtub enclosure |
$800 -
$1200 |
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Replace
leaking shower stall pan |
$1000 - $1600 |
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Rebuild
tile shower stall |
$1500 -
$2500 |
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Replace
laundry tubs |
$250 -
$500 |
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Remodel
four-piece bathroom completely |
$6000 and
up |
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Connect
waste plumbing system to municipal sewers |
$3000 and
up |
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Install
submersible pump |
$800 and
up |
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Install
suction or jet pump |
$400 -
$600 |
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Install
modest basement bathroom |
$4000 and
up |
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Carpentry - Finish Work |
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Sand and
refinish hardwood floors |
$1.50 -
$3 /sq. ft. |
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Interior
add drywall over plaster |
$1.50-$2.50
/sq. ft |
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Install
replacement windows |
$200 -
$400 ea |
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Install
storm windows |
$75 -
$200 ea. |
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Install
skylight |
$500 and
up |
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Remodel
kitchen completely |
$8000 and
up |
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Painting
(trim only) |
$1500 -
$2500 |
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Painting
(trim and wall surfaces) |
$3000 and
up |
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Fireplaces - Stoves |
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Repoint
chimney (2 story) |
$700 and
up |
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Convert
coal-burning fireplace to wood-burning unit |
$800 and
up |
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Install
masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed - in) |
$2000 and
up |
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Install
zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney) |
$2500 and
up |
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Install
glass doors on fireplace |
$300 and
up |
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Install
gas Insert into existing fireplace |
$2500 and
up |
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