REPAIR COST ESTIMATES
This tool provides a list of the estimated costs to upgrade or replace the major systems and components in a typical home. It also provides a general guideline for the life-expectancies of those systems. These estimates reflect the average basic costs for supplies and installation of building materials in United States and Canada. Costs may vary depending on regions, upgrades, complexity and disposal fees. It is strongly recommended that you obtain a minimum of three written quotes from reputable licensed local contractors for validation.
ELECTRICAL RETROFIT
attic ventilator-mechanical $250.00
baseboard heater (4') $150.00 - $450.00
ceiling fan $200.00
doorbell system $80.00 - $100.00
dryer duct $100.00 - $150.00
hardwired smoke detector $60.00 - $120.00
exhaust fan-bathroom $135.00 - $150.00
exhaust fan-oven $200.00 - $250.00
exterior light fixture $100.00 - $250.00
fluorescent light fixture $150.00 - $250.00
ground-public system $75.00 - $100.00
ground-private system (with ground rods) $200.00 - $300.00
receptacle-conventional $100.00 - $150.00
receptacle-split $150.00 - $250.00
receptacle - exterior with cover $150.00 - $250.00
receptacle - replace conventional with GFCI $75.00 - $125.00
receptacle-CO/ALR (aluminum) $50.00 - $75.00
receptacle - stove/dryer $75.00 - $100.00
receptacle - rewire reverse polarity $40.00 - $60.00
standard light fixture $100.00 - $200.00
UPGRADE
100 amp (new panel) $1,000.00 - $1,500.00
100 amp (existing panel) $600.00 - $900.00
200 amp (new panel) $1,800.00 - $2,500.00
200 amp (existing panel) $1,000.00 - $1,200.00
120/240 volt circuit $200.00 - $500.00
breaker panel-main $600.00 - $900.00
breaker panel-auxiliary $100.00 - $300.00
circuit breaker (replace)$60.00 - $100.00
knob and tube wiring (replace) $600.00 - $12,000.00
GARAGE, DRIVEWAY, WALKWAY DRIVEWAY
asphalt paving (existing base) $3.00 - $5.00/sq.ft.
asphalt paving (new base) $3.00 - $5.50/sq.ft.
asphalt (seal) $50.00 - $75.00
concrete (stamped) $5.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
interlock brick/stone $8.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
GARAGE
detached carport $4,000.00
detached wood frame-single $8,000.00
detached wood frame-double $13,000.00
detached block-single $18,000.00
detached block-double $24,000.00
removal of existing garage $1,500.00
OVERHEAD DOORS
automatic garage door opener $300.00
clad board-single $450.00 - $650.00
clad board-double $750.00 - $1,000.00
metal-single (one piece) $700.00
metal-double (one piece) $1,100.00
wood-single (one piece) $725.00
wood-double (sectional) $1,250.00
HEATING & COOLING AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT PUMP
air handler 3-ton (vertical) $1,200.00 - $1,500.00
air handler 3-ton (horizontal) $1,500.00 - $1,800.00
central a/c existing duct $1,500.00 - $3,000.00
central A/C attic mounted; separate duct $9,000.00
compressor (replace) $1,300.00 - $1,500.00
condenser (replace) $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
heat pump $4,500.00 - $6,000.00
FORCED-AIR SYSTEM
air duct (new) $3,500.00
air duct (retrofit) $5,500.00
annual service $75.00 - $150.00
blower/motor $300.00 - $500.00
clean duct $150.00 - $300.00
convert oil to gas (1 story) $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
convert hot water to forced air (1 story) $6,000.00 - $10,000.00
electronic air filter $500.00 - $900.00
gas-mid efficiency $2,000.00 - $2,800.00
gas-high efficiency $3,000.00 - $4,500.00
humidifier-drum type $75.00 - $150.00
humidifier-flow through type $350.00 - $450.00
metal lin ft.(existing chimney flue) $500.00 - $1,000.00
HOT WATER SYSTEM
circulating pump $500.00 - $750.00
cast iron radiator $550.00 - $650.00
expansion tank $250.00 - $300.00
gas boiler-standard $2,500.00 - $4,500.00
gas boiler-high efficiency $5,500.00 - $10,000.00
removal of oil tank from basement $350.00 - $500.00
radiator/boiler removal $1,500.00 - $2,000.00
radiator $500.00 - $900.00
radiator valve $100.00 - $200.00
INTERIOR CEILING/WALL
acoustic ceiling (suspended) $4.00/sq.ft.
baseboard/door/window casing $2.50/lin.ft.
drywall over plaster $2.00 - $3.00/sq.ft.
plaster (over existing plaster) $2.50/sq.ft.
stucco / stipple $1.00/sq.ft.
walls (insulations/drywall) $2.50/sq.ft.
walls painting (3 coats) $1.25/sq.ft.
wallpaper $2.00 - $8.00/sq.ft.
DOORS
bi-fold-louver $800.00
bi-fold-panel $600.00
custom with casing /hardware $400.00
exterior – panel $750.00
interior panel $400.00
French $700.00
patio $1,750.00
storm-aluminum $190.00 - $300.00
FIREPLACES
damper $125.00
brick replacement $250.00 - $500.00
gas insert $2,500.00 - $3,500.00
glass door $350.00
hearth extension $250.00
flue cleaning $100.00
metal box insert $700.00 - $2,500.00
masonry with flue rough-in $6,000.00
wood stove $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
FLOOR
carpet-clean $35.00 - $50.00/room
carpet-outdoor $1.50/sq.ft.
carpet and under pad $3.00 - $6.50/sq.ft.
ceramic tile $5.00 - $8.00/sq.ft.
hardwood $6.00/sq.ft.
hardwood (prefinished) $8.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
hardwood – refinish $1.75 - $3.50/sq.ft.
vinyl – sheet $2.50 - $8.00/sq.ft.
vinyl – tile $1.00 - $8.00/sq.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 - $2.00/sq.ft.
R32 – loose $1.50 - $4.00/sq.ft.
wall/roof cavity $1.50 - $4.00/sq.ft.
KITCHEN/BATHROOM
kitchen cabinet$40.00 - $70.00/lin.ft.
kitchen counter-laminate $30.00/lin.ft.
kitchen counter-marble $50.00/lin.ft.
kitchen renovation $6,000.00
bathroom renovation $4,000.00
SECURITY SYSTEM
alarm monitoring $20.00/month
alarm system $2,500.00
intercom system (retrofit) $1,200.00
wired system $1,300.00
wireless motion detectors $500.00
STAIRS/RAILINGS
curved stair – oak $7,000.00
spiral stair – oak $4,700.00
standard stair - oak $900.00
stair railing $30.00 - $50.00/lin.ft.
WINDOWS
awning $45.00/sq.ft.
awning/casement (replace) $40.00/sq.ft.
bay/bow $35.00 - $40.00/sq.ft.
casement $50.00/sq.ft.
double hung $40.00/sq.ft.
double hung (replace) $35.00/sq.ft.
skylight $250.00 - $3,000.00
slider-aluminum $25.00/sq.ft.
slider-aluminum (replace) $20.00/sq.ft.
storm-aluminum $45.00 - $175.00
thermal glass (existing frame) $25.00/sq.ft.
LANDSCAPING, DECK, PATIO, FENCE DECK
pressure treated/cedar $10.00 - $25.00/sq.ft.
custom designed & built $30.00 - $50.00/sq.ft.
FENCE
chain - link (4 ft.) $10.00/lin.ft.
wood - cedar (5 ft.) $15.00 - $20.00/lin.ft.
wood - pressure treated (5 ft.) $10.00 - $15.00/lin.ft.
reset post in concrete $60.00 - $60.00
LANDSCAPING
lay soil & sod $1.00 - $2.00/sq.ft.
Sprinkler system $1,000.00
retaining wall-concrete $35.00/sq.ft.
retaining wall-wood $25.00/sq.ft.
PATIO
concrete $10.00 - $15.00/sq.ft.
flagstone/fieldstone $16.00 - $16.00/sq.ft.
interlock brick/stone $8.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
patio stone $3.00/sq.ft.
PORCH
flooring $5.00/lin.ft.
railing $150.00
skirting $15.00/lin.ft.
steps-concrete $400.00
steps-wood $250.00
MISCELLANEOUS
central vacuum (retrofit) $800.00 - $2,000.00
central vacuum (canister only) $800.00 - $1,000.00
PLUMBING BATHROOM
basin-pedestal type $300.00
basin-vanity $200.00
bathtub-replace-retile $2,200.00
shower connection $200.00
shower stall –plastic $700.00 - $1,900.00
shower stall-ceramic tile $2,200.00 - $3,000.00
toilet-flush mechanism $100.00 - $150.00
toilet-replace $350.00
toilet-replace seal $100.00 - $250.00
toilet-unclog $100.00 - $200.00
tub enclosure-ceramic tile $2,200.00 - $3,000.00
tub enclosure-plastic $500.00 - $1,200.00
whirlpool bath/faucet $3,500.00
KITCHEN
dishwasher $550.00 - $890.00
garbage disposer $175.00 - $400.00
range hood $300.00 - $500.00
sink – porcelain $650.00 - $820.00
sink - stainless steel $550.00 - $730.00
PRIVATE PLUMBING SYSTEM
laundry tub and waste pump $450.00 - $800.00
septic tank (1000 gal.) $2,000.00 - $5,000.00
septic tank cleaning $150.00
sewage waste pump $1,300.00 - $1,700.00
well-shallow $25.00/lin.ft.
well-deep $35.00/lin.ft.
well-submersible pump $1,000.00
well-suction / jet pump $500.00 - $900.00
UPGRADE
hose bib $100.00 - $150.00
hot water tank (40 Gal Electric) $400.00 - $500.00
hot water tank (40 Gal Gas) $500.00 - $800.00
laundry tub /connection $300.00 - $500.00
main water service $150.00 - $200.00/lin.ft.
main shut-off valve $150.00 - $300.00
sump pump $150.00 - $250.00
supply lines-1 story; up to 2 baths $1,500.00 - $2,500.00
temperature and relief valve (replace) $50.00 - $90.00
water softener $800.00 - $1,500.00
waste drain lines $2,000.00 - $4,000.00
ROOF/EAVE/FLASHING/CHIMNEY CHIMNEY
Chimney extension $100.00 - $250.00/lin.ft.
chimney repointing $5.00 - $10.00/brick
concrete cap (single flue) $100.00 - $250.00
Concrete cap (double flue) $200.00 - $350.00
rain cap $75.00
reline flue $30.00 - $40.00/lin.ft.
FLASHING
chimney flashing (sloped asphalt) $200.00 - $400.00
chimney flashing (flat built-up) $300.00 - $500.00
metal cricket at chimney $200.00 - $400.00
parapet wall flashing $25.00/lin.ft.
roof vent $50.00
reflash skylight $400.00 - $500.00
valley flashing $15.00 - $25.00/lin.ft.
wall flashing $3.00 - $4.00/lin.ft.
FLAT ROOFS
roll roofing asphalt (90lb) $1.00 - $2.00/sq.ft.
4 ply (tar and gravel) $6.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
single ply membrane $5.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
GUTTERS
gutter cleaning $100.00
gutter/downspout –aluminum $5.00 - $8.00/lin.ft.
gutter/downspout –galvanized $4.00 - $5.00/lin.ft.
downspout extension $15.00
soffits/fascia (aluminum) $10.00/lin.ft.
SLOPED ROOFS
asphalt shingle (over existing )$1.50 - $2.50/sq.ft.
asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle) $2.50 - $3.50/sq.ft.
asphalt shingle (high quality) $4.00 - $6.00/sq.ft.
cedar shake/shingle $6.00 - $9.00/sq.ft.
clay tile $10.00 - $20.00/sq.ft.
concrete tile $6.00 - $12.00/sq.ft.
wood shake/shingle $4.00 - $6.00/sq.ft.
Slate tile $30.00 - $50.00/sq.ft.
STRUCTURE/EXTERIOR EXTERIOR DOOR
aluminum storm door $350.00
metal insulated door $700.00
patio door-replace $700.00 - $1,500.00
patio door-brick wall (6ft) $250.00 - $3,500.00
patio door-wood wall (6ft) $2,000.00 - $3,000.00
STRUCTURE
addition (foundation to roof) $75.00 - $110.00/sq.ft.
basement entrance $6,000.00 - $10,000.00
basement main beam $1,500.00
basement support post/foundation $500.00
excavation/waterproofing $90.00 - $110.00/sq.ft.
foundation cracks (excavation method) $300.00 - $900.00
foundation cracks (injection method) $350.00
lintel (masonry wall) $600.00
lower basement $175.00 - $300.00/lin.ft
remove bearing wall $2,500.00
remove partition wall $600.00 - $1,600.00
re-support floor joist (sistering) $200.00 - $300.00
roof sheathing (replace) $5.00 - $6.00/sq.ft.
underpinning $300.00 - $400.00/lin.ft
termite prevention (chemical soil treatment) $1,400.00
WALL SYSTEM
aluminum siding $4.00 - $5.00/sq.ft.
brick veneer $8.00 - $20.00/sq.ft.
brick cleaning (unpainted) $2.50+/sq.ft.
brick cleaning (painted) $5.50+/sq.ft.
brick repainting $3.00 - $7.00/sq.ft.
cedar siding $7.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
stucco $8.00 - $10.00/sq.ft.
vinyl siding $4.00 - $5.00/sq.ft.
SWIMMING POOL/HOT TUB
pool-vinyl lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $7,250.00
pool-concrete lined (16 ft. X 40 ft.) $12,700.00
pool heater $1,500.00
pump/filter $1,200.00
hot tub fiberglass $4,000.00
LIFE EXPECTANCY APPLIANCES
dishwasher 5-12/yr
dryer 10-25/yr
garbage disposal 5-12/yr
oven/range 15-20/yr
washing machine 5-15/yr
COOLING
central air 10-15/yr
heat pump 10-15/yr
winder-air conditioning 10-20/yr
HEATING
forces air furnace 10-25/yr
oil tank 20/yr
water/steam boiler-welded steel 15-30/yr
water/steam boiler-cast iron 30-50/yr
water/steam circulating pump 10-25/yr
PLUMBING
galvanized water pipe 20-25/yr
hot water heater 5-15/yr
septic/sewer pump 5-10/yr
well pump 10/yr
ROOF COVERING
asphalt standard shingle 12-15/yr
asphalt premium shingle 15-30/yr
wood shingle 10-20/yr
concrete/clay tile 20-40/yr
asbestos cement 40-80/yr
slate tile 40-80/yr
rool roofing 5-15/yr
tar and gravel 15-25/yr
metal 60/yr
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