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Home Improvement Reference List
HOME IMPROVEMENT COST ESTIMATES AND LIFE
EXPECTANCIES
The following costs are intended as ball park estimates for repairs
and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are
based on information obtained in this area. In other areas these
figures may differ. The life expectancy of some components will vary
with the severity of weather in the region from season to season.
The design, quality of installation, and level of maintenance can
also drastically affect life expectancy. Our experience has shown
that actual contractor quotes can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally
the quality of workmanship and materials will influence costs. The
complexity of the job, accessibility, and even economic conditions
can also alter actual costs.
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HOME INPROVEMENT AREA
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APPROXIMATE COST
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LIFE EXPECTANCY
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ROOFING/FLASHING/CHIMNEYS
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Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing
shingles.
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$1.50-$2.50/sq. ft. |
12-20 yrs.
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Strip & reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles
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$2.50-$4.00/sq. ft. |
12-20 yrs.
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Strip & re-roof with cedar shingles
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$7.00-$10.00/sq. ft. |
15-40 yrs.
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Strip & install modified bitumen roof membrane
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$8.00-$12.00/sq. ft.
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Est. 20 yrs.
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Reflash typical skylight or chimney asphalt shingles
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$300.00-$500.00
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Repaint typical chimney above roof line
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$20.00-$40.00 per row
(min $250)
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Rebuild typical chimney above roof line
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$150.00-$400.00/lin. ft. (min $500)
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EXTERIOR
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Install aluminum gutters and downspouts
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$4.00-$5.00/lin. ft.(min.$500) |
20-30-yrs. |
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Install aluminum soffits and fascia
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$8.00-$12.00/lin. ft. |
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Install vinyl siding
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$3.50-$5.00/sq. ft
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Indefinite |
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Install wood siding/composite
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$8.00/sq. ft.
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Maintenance Dependent |
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Resurface existing asphalt driveway
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$2.50-$4.00/sq. ft |
10-20 yrs.
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Seal asphalt driveway
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$50.00 + |
1-3 yrs.
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Install concrete driveway
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$6.00-$10.00/sq. ft. |
30-40 yrs.
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Build detached garage
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$12,000.00 and up |
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Install garage door: single sectional
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$600.00-$1000.00
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Install garage door: double, sectional
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$800.00-$1500.00 |
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Install garage door opener
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$300.00-$450.00 |
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Painting: trim & wall surfaces (wood, brick, stucco) |
$3000.00 + (exclusive of repairs)
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4-6 yrs |
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Install lawn sprinkler system
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$1800.00 + |
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STRUCTURE
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Repair minor crack in a poured concrete foundation
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$200.00-$400.00 |
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Repair rod holes
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$20.00 per hole (min $200.00) |
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Install a drain tile system
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$60.00-$80.00/lin. ft. |
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Build an addition: foundation to roof
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$150.00-$300.00/sq. ft. |
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Build an addition: additional storey
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$100.00-$300.00/sq. ft. |
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ELECTRICAL
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps
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$800.00-$1400.00 |
(Including New Panel and
Breaker) |
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Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps
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$1500.00-$2200.00 |
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Add 240-volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.)
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$250.00-$400.00 |
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HEATING
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Install mid efficiency forced-air furnace
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$2000.00-$4000.00 |
20-25 yrs. |
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Install high efficiency forced-air furnace
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$3500.00-$6000.00 |
15-25 yrs. |
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Annual service by heating contractor
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$50.00-$100.00 + |
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Replace blower and/or motor
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$400.00-$600.00
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10-20 yrs. |
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Install humidifier
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$200.00-$400.00
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5-10 yrs |
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Install mid efficiency boiler
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$2500.00-$5000.00 |
30-25 yrs. |
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Install chimney liner for gas appliance
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$400.00-$800.00 |
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Remove oil tank from basement
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$400.00 & up |
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Remove abandoned oil tank
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$3000.00 & up |
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Clean ductwork
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$300.00 & up |
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COOLING/HEAT PUMPS
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Add central air conditioning to a
existing forced-air system
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$2500.00 & up |
10-20 yrs. |
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Install independent air conditioning system
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$8000.00-$15,000.00
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10-20 yrs |
INSULATION
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Insulate open attic area to modern standards
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$0.50-$1.25/sq. ft. |
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PLUMBING
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Replace galvanized piping with copper
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1-storey with one bathroom
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$1500.00-$2000.00 |
NOTE: Figures include some
repairs to finishes after disruption. |
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1-storey with two bathrooms
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$2000.00-$2500.00 |
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2-storey with
one bathroom
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$2500.00-$3500.00 |
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2-storey with two bathrooms
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$3000.00-$4000.00 |
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Install water heater (natural gas)
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$500.00-$900.00 |
7-10 yrs. |
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Replace seal on toilet
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$150.00-$250.00 |
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Replace bath tub, including ceramic tile
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$1500.00 + |
20-30 yrs |
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Remodel bathroom completely ( 4 pc.)
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$6000.00 & up |
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Replace leaking tile shower stall pan
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$1000.00-$1600.00 |
Unpredictable |
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Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers
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$3000.00 & up |
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Snake out obstruction in main sewer line below yard
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$200.00-$400.00 |
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Replace sump pump
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$150.00-$250.00 |
2-7 yrs. |
INTERIOR
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Sand and refinish hardwood floors
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$2.00-$3.00/sq. ft. |
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Clean carpets
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$30.00/room |
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Install replacement windows
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$300.00-$1000.00 per window |
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Install zero clearance fireplace
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$3000.00 +
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Unknown |
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Clean fireplace chimney flue
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$75.00-$100.00 ea. |
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Install closer on manual garage door
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$200.00-$300.00 |
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Install storm door
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$350.00-$700.00 |
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Replace sliding glass door
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$1000.00-$1700.00 |
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Remodel kitchen complete
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$10,000.00 & up |
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Paint( walls, ceilings, doors, trim) of entire house
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$2000.00 & up |
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