Roofing
/ Flashings / Chimneys |
Install
conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles |
$2.00 -
$4.00 per sq.ft. |
Strip
and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles |
$2.75-
$5.50 per sq.ft. |
Strip
and reshingle with premium quality asphalt shingles |
$5.00 -
$10.00 per sq .ft. |
Strip
and re-roof with cedar shingles |
$9.00 -
$18.00 per sq .ft. |
Strip
and replace built-up tar and gravel roof |
$10.00 -
$20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) |
Strip
and replace single-ply membrane |
$10.00 -
$20.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) |
Reflash
typical skylight or chimney |
$500.00 -
$1000.00 |
Rebuild
typical chimney above roof line |
$25.00 -
$50.00 per row of bricks (min. $400) |
Rebuild
typical single flue chimney above roof line |
$200.00 -
$400.00 per lin.ft. (min. $1000) |
Exterior |
Install
galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts |
$5.00 -
$10.00 per lin.ft. (min. $500) |
Install
aluminum soffits and fascia |
$8.00 -
$16.00 per lin.ft. |
Install
aluminum or vinyl siding |
$6.00 -
$12.00 per sq.ft. |
Repoint
exterior wall (soft mortar) |
$3.00 -
6.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500) |
Repoint
exterior wall (hard mortar) |
$5.00 -
$10.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500) |
Parge
foundation walls |
$3.00 -
$6.00 per sq.ft. |
Dampproof
foundation walls and install weeping tile |
$150.00 -
$300.00 per lin.ft. (min. $3000) |
Install
a deck |
$25.00 -
$50.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) |
Resurface
existing asphalt driveway |
$2.00 -
$4.00 per sq.ft. |
Install
interlocking brick driveway |
$8.00 -
$16.00 per sq.ft. |
Rebuild
exterior basement stairwell |
$5000.00 and
up |
Build
detached garage |
$70.00 -
$140.00 per sq.ft. |
Build
retaining wall (wood) |
$20.00 -
$40.00 per sq.ft. (min. $500) |
Build
retaining wall (concrete) |
$30.00 -
$60.00 per sq.ft. (min $500) |
Painting
(trim only) |
$2000.00 -
$4000.00 and up |
Painting
(trim and wall surfaces) |
$5000.00 and
up |
Structure |
Underpin
one corner of house |
$5000.00 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. $2000) |
Install
basement support post with proper foundation |
$800.00 -
$1600.00 |
Perform
chemical treatment for termites |
$2000.00 and
up |
Repair
minor crack in poured concrete foundation |
$400.00 -
$800.00 |
Electrical |
Upgrade
electrical service to 100 amps
(including new panel) |
$1200.00 -
$3000.00 |
Upgrade
electrical service to 100 amps
(if suitably sized panel already exists) |
$800.00 -
$1600.00 |
Upgrade
electrical service to 200 amps |
$1700.00 -
$3500.00 |
Install
new circuit breaker panel |
$700.00 -
$1400.00 |
Replace
circuit breaker (20 amp or less) |
$100.00 -
$200.00 |
Add
120 volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.) |
$150.00 -
$300.00 |
Add
240 volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.) |
$300.00 -
$600.00 |
Add
conventional receptacle |
$200.00 -
$400.00 |
Replace
conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle |
$70.00 -$140.00 |
Replace
conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming
several are required) |
$60.00 -
$120.00 ea. |
Upgrade
entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. |
$1000.00 -
$2000.00 |
Rewire
electrical outlet with reversed polarity
(assuming electrician already there) |
$5.00 -
$10.00 ea. |
Replace
knob & tube wiring with conventional wiring (per room) |
$1000.00 -
$2000.00 |
Heating |
Install
mid-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$2500.00 -
$5000.00 |
Install
high-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$3500.00 -
$7000.00 |
Install
humidifier |
$300.00 -
$600.00 |
Install
electronic air filter |
$800.00 -
$1600.00 |
Install
mid-efficiency boiler |
$3500.00 -
$7000.00 |
Install
high-efficiency boiler |
$6000.00 -
$12000.00 |
Install
circulating pump |
$400.00 -
$600.00 |
Install
chimney liner for gas appliance |
$500.00 -
$1000.00 |
Install
chimney liner for oil appliance |
$700.00 -
$1800.00 |
Install
programmable thermostat |
$200.00 -
$400.00 |
Replace
indoor oil tank |
$1200.00 -
$2500.00 |
Remove
oil tank from basement |
$600.00 and
up |
Remove
abandoned underground oil tank |
$10000.00 and
up |
Replace
radiator valve |
$300.00 -
$600.00 |
Add
electric baseboard heater |
$250.00 -
$500.00 |
Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) |
$10000.00 -
$20000.00 |
Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) |
$15000.00 -
$30000.00 |
Clean
ductwork |
$300.00 -
$600.00 |
Cooling
/ Heat Pumps |
Add
central air conditioning on existing forced-air system |
$3000.00 and
up |
Add
heat pump to forced-air system |
$4000.00 -
$8000.00 |
Replace
heat pump or air conditioning condenser |
$1200.00 -
$2500.00 |
Install
independent air conditioning system |
$10000.00 -
$20000.00 |
Install
ductless air conditioning system |
$3000.00 -
$7000.00 |
Insulation |
Insulate
open attic to modern standards |
$0.80 -
$1.60 per sq.ft. |
Blow
insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity |
$2.00 -
$4.00 per sq.ft. |
Improve
attic ventilation |
$30.00 -
$60.00 per vent |
Plumbing |
Replace
galvanized piping with copper
(2 storey with one bathroom) |
$2500.00 -
$5000.00 |
Replace
water line to house |
$2000.00
and up |
Replace
toilet |
$500.00 and
up |
Replace
basin, including faucets |
$750.00 and
up |
Replace
bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets |
$2500.00 and
up |
Install
whirlpool bath, including faucets |
$3500.00 and
up |
Retile
bathtub enclosure |
$1000.00 -
$2000.00 |
Replace
leaking shower stall pan |
$1000.00 -
$2000.00 |
Rebuild
tile shower stall |
$2500.00 -
$5000.00 |
Replace
laundry tubs |
$400.00 -
$800.00 |
Remodel
four-piece bathroom completely |
$6000.00 -
$50000.00 |
Connect
waste plumbing system to municipal sewers |
$5000.00 and
up |
Install
submersible pump |
$1000.00 and
up |
Install
suction or jet pump |
$700.00 and
up |
Install
modest basement bathroom |
$6000.00 and
up |
Interior |
Add
drywall over plaster |
$4.00 -
$8.00 per sq.ft. |
Sand
and refinish hardwood floors |
$2.00 -
$4.00 per sq.ft. |
Install
replacement windows |
$40.00 -
$120.00 per sq.ft. |
Install
storm window |
$200.00 -
$400.00 |
Install
masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) |
$3000.00 and
up |
Install
zero-clearance firelace (including chimney) |
$3500.00 and
up |
Install
glass doors on fireplace |
$300.00 and
up |
Install
skylight |
$3000.00 |
Remodel
kitchen completely |
$10,000.00 -
$110000.00 |
Install
gas fireplace |
$3500.00 and
up |