Business Directory—Professional Recommendations
As your Realtor, Gary has a SELECT few professionals he recommends.
How much will it cost to make those home improvement changes?
How much will it cost to make those home improvement changes?
How much will it cost to make those home improvement changes?
Residential construction and remodeling estimates curtesy of pilar to post home inspections.
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 (insulations/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
> hardwoord – 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 (prefinished) $10-$15 / sq.ft.
> carpet-clean $100 / room
> carpet-outdoor $2 / sq.ft.
> carpet and underpad $5-$10 / sq.ft.
Insulation
> 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
> wirless 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
Patio
> patio stone $6 / sq.ft.
> concrete $15-$20 / sq.ft.
> flagstone/fieldstone $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.
Miscellaneous
General
> central vacuum (retrofit) $1,000-$2,000
> central vacuum (canister only) $1,000-$1,500
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-retile $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-submerisble 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
> hoss 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 repointing $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/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 (YRS.)
Roof Covering
> asphalt standard shingle 12-15
Plumbing
> glavanized water pipe 20-25
> hot water heater 5-15
> septic/sewer pump 5-10
> well pump 10
Appliances
> dishwasher 5-12
Heating
> oil tank 20
Cooling
> central air 10-25
Heating
> forced air furnace 10-25
Cooling
> heat pump 10-15
Appliances
> dryer 10-25
Roof Covering
> asphalt premium shingle 15-30
> wood shingle 10-20
Appliances
> garbage disposal 5-12
Cooling
> window air conditioning 10-20
Heating
> water/steam boiler-cast iron 30-50
> water/steam circulating pump 10-25
Appliances
> oven/range 15-20
Roof Covering
> concrete/clay tile 20-40
> asbestos cement 40-80
Appliances
> washing machine 5-15
Heating
> water/steam boiler-welded steel 15-30
Roof Covering
> slate tile 40-80
> roll roofing 5-15
> tar and gravel 15-25
> metal 60
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