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Home Improvement and Repair Cost Guide

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Home Improvement and Repair Cost Guide

The following list provides cost estimates for various common repairs and improvements that are typical in most homes. The price of construction will depend on many factors such as time of year, location, demand, materials costs etc. The purpose of this cost guide is to assist you in budgeting for home repairs and future upgrades and is for informational purposes ONLY. In addition, the list is useful in comparing with contractor quotations. The prices listed include labour and materials, but not taxes.

EXTERIOR

Decks-Pressure treated or cedar............. $15-20/sq.ft Decks-Custom design and build................. $25/sq.ft. Flagstone/fieldstone ............................. $15-20/sq.ft. Interlocking brick drive/walkway ............... $5-8/sq.ft. Poured concrete .................................... $6-10/sq.ft. Concrete patio slabs ................................ $2-5/sq.ft. Resurface existing asphalt drive ............. $2.5-4/sq.ft. Seal asphalt driveway.................................... $50+

Lay sod/topsoil........................................ $1-2/sq.ft. Install lawn sprinkler system....................... $1000+

6"x6" pressure treated retaining walls: Below grade ....................................... $25-30/sq.ft. Above grade ....................................... $16-20/sq.ft. Concrete ............................................ $30-40/sq.ft.

Fences: Pressure treated wood (5' high) ............$18-22/lin.ft. Cedar (5' high) ...................................$25-30/lin.ft. Chain link (4' high) ...............................$7-12/lin.ft.

Build detached garage: Single ..................................................... $8,000+ Double.................................................. $12,000+ Demolish & remove garage........................ $1,500+

Install garage door: Single wood sectional ......................... $800-1000+ Double wood sectional.................... $1,200-1,500+ Garage door opener.............................. $300-400+

Install drain at bottom of sloped driveway............................. $1,000-1,500+ Install drain at bottom of exiting stairwell $500-800+ Rebuild exterior basement stair ........... $3,500-5,000

Damp proofing of foundation and install weeping tile drains.............. $100-125/lin.ft.+

Replace porch steps: Wood..................................................... $300-500 Concrete ................................................ $400-600 Replace porch flooring ............................. $4-6/sq.ft. Replace porch skirting .........................$10-15/lin.ft. Replace step railing ................................. $100-200

Aluminium gutters & downspouts..............$3-5/lin.ft. Downspout extensions ......................... $15-25 each Clean gutters fall & spring .......................... $50-100 Install copper gutters & downspouts ... $15-25/lin.ft.+ Aluminium soffit and fascia ....................$7-12/lin.ft.

Install aluminium siding........................ $5-6/sq.ft.+

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Vinyl siding ....................................... $3.50-5/sq.ft. Cedar siding ........................................... $5-7/sq.ft. Paint grade wood siding .......................$3-4.50sq.ft. Stucco siding........................................ $7-12/sq.ft.

Repointing: Soft mortar.......................................... $3-4.5/sq.ft. Hard mortar ........................................... $6-8/sq.ft. Parge foundation walls............................. $3-4/sq.ft. Replace deteriorated bricks................... $20-30/sq.ft. Rebuild parapet wall............................$20-30.sq.ft. Clean brick (chemical wash) Exposed ................................................. $2-3/sq.ft. Painted .................................................. $4-6/sq.ft. Sealing brick ....................................... $.75-1/sq.ft.

Painting (not incl. repairs) Trim ....................................................... $1,500+ Trim & wall surfaces ................................. $2,500+

ROOFING, FLASHING & CHIMNEYS

Asphalt shingles (regular quality) installed over Existing shingles ............................... $2.-2.50/sq.ft. Strip & reshingle .......................... $3.50.-4.00/sq.ft. Strip & reshingle (top quality) ................... $4-5/sq.ft. Strip & reshingle: Low slope asphalt ................................... $3-4/sq.ft. Cedar shingles ...................................... $6-10/sq.ft. Cedar shakes........................................ $7-10/sq.ft. Install new slate roofing .................... $10-20/sq.ft.+ Repair loose slates or tiles .....................$30/slate/tile Install rolled roofing .............................. $1-2/sq.ft.+ Strip & replace tar & gravel roof................. $5-8/sq.ft.

Strip & install membrane roof ................ $5-8/sq.ft.+ Improve flat roof drainage prior to installation of new membrane ................................... $2-3/sq.ft. Reflash standard chimney: Asphalt shingle roof................................. $300-500 Built up or membrane roof ....................... $400-700 Install a metal cricket at chimney........... $300-500+ Repair valley flashing: On existing roof...................................$20-30/lin.ft. Replace parapet wall flashing ...............$20-30/lin.ft. Repoint typical chimney above the roof line: Single flue ............................................ $20-30/row Double flue .......................................... $25-40/row Install rain cap on chimney ...............$50-100each+ Install concrete cap on typical chimney: Single flue ........................................... $150-300+ Double flue ......................................... $200-400+ Rebuild chimney above the roofline: Single flue ......................................$100-200/lin.ft. Double flue ....................................$200-300/lin.ft.

STRUCTURE

Underpin one corner of house.................... $5,000+ Underpin or add foundations ................ $300+/lin.ft. Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings ............................. $150-300+/lin.ft. Replace beam in unfinished basement ......................................... $1,000-2,000 Install basement support post with proper foundation................................. $300-400+ Remove or open bearing wall..................... $2,000+ Remove partition wall ........................... $500-1,500 Install door opening interior wall ......... $500-1,000+ Building & Addition: Foundation to roof........................... $125-250/sq.ft. Additional storey ............................. $100-200/sq.ft.

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Install collar ties.................................$30-50each+ Install lateral bracing on collar ties ......... $100-200+ Replace roof sheathing ............................ $4-6/sq.ft.

ELECTRICAL

Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps: Incl. new breaker panel ..................... $1,200-1,800 If suitable panel already exists .................. $500-800 Upgrade to 200 amps ....................... $1,800-2,200 Replace main ground............................... $100-150 Install new breaker panel ...................... $500-800+ Install auxiliary breaker panel ................ $250-500+ Install circuit breaker (15-20 amps) ......... $50-100+ Add 120 volt circuit (freezer M/wave) ........ $250-500 Install exterior outlet (weatherproof cover) $200-300+ Add 240 volt circuit (dryer/stove) .............. $250-350

Add conventional outlet ........................... $100-250 Add kitchen split outlet ........................... $150-300 Ground a conventional outlet .................... $100-200 Replace a conventional outlet with aground Fault Interrupter outlet ............................... $50-150

Replace conventional outlet with aluminium Compatible type (CO/ALR)..................... $15-25each Upgrade entire house with aluminium Compatible connectors, outlets etc .......... $800-1500 Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (quantity cost) ....................................... $5-10each

Install switches: (if electrician is already there) ..............$10-20each+ Install standard light fixture .............$100-200each+ Install exterior light fixture ...............$150-250each+ Install fluorescent light fixture ..........$150-250each+ Rewire entire house during gutting or Major renovations .................................... $5,000+

Replace Knob & Tube, (Bungalow) ...... $4,000-7,000 Replace Knob & Tube, (2 Storey) .... $10,000-15,000

HEATING

Install forced air gas furnace: Mid efficiency................................ $1,800-3,000+ High efficiency............................... $2,800-5,000+ Install metal chimney liner .................... $350-600+ Annual service by HVAC contractor ............. $75-100 Replace blower and/or motor.................... $300-500 Install humidifier.................................. $200-400+ Install electronic air cleaner................... $500-700+

Install boiler: Mid efficiency................................ $2,500-4,000+ High efficiency............................... $5,000-8,000+ Install firepot in boiler........................... $500-800+ Install circulation pump ........................ $500-700+ Install expansion tank ........................... $250-300+ Install backflow preventer...................... $125-200+ Install metal chimney liner .................... $350-600+ Install programmable thermostat ............ $100-300+

Remove oil tank: Interior................................................... $300-500 Underground ........................................... $3,000+

Replace radiator valve................................ $75-150 Replace radiator...................................... $500-900 Add electric baseboard heater................... $250-350

Convert from hot water to forced air furnace: Bungalow ...................................... $7,000-10,000 Two storey.................................... $10,000-15,000 Clean ductwork....................................... $200-400 Ductwork modifications to convert a gravity Furnace to forced air furnace .............. $1,000-2,000

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COOLING & HEATING PUMPS

Add air conditioning system on existing forced Air system ........................................ $2,000-3,500 Replace A/C condenser..................... .$1,200-2,000 Install independent A/C/ system ..... $8,000-15,000+ Service/clean air conditioner..................... $300-500

INSULATION

Insulate open attic area to Modern standards ........................... $.50-1.25/sq.ft. Additional roof vents............................. $50-75each Add turbine roof vent ............................... $200-250 Remove U.F.F.I. in frame walls.............. $20-35/sq.ft. Insulate from exterior with rigid insulation prior to residing .............................................. $1-2/sq.ft. Insulate basement from interior.................... $1/sq.ft.

PLUMBING

Replace galvanized with copper: Bungalow, one bathroom ................... $1,000-2,000 Bungalow, two bathrooms.................. $1,500-2,500 Two storey, one bathroom................... $1,000-3,000 Two storey, two bathrooms ................. $2,000-2,500

Replace water line to house..............$150-200/lin.ft. Replace main shut off valve...................... $150-300 Install water heater............................... $400-600+ Rental of water heater............................ $8-12/mon. Replace toilet.............................................. $300+ Replace toilet flush mechanism................. $100-150 Unclog/remove obstruction from toilet ........ $100-200

Replace seat on toilet .............................. $100-200 Install bidet ................................................ $450+ Replace vanity sink ..................................... $150+ Replace pedestal sink .................................. $250+ Replace faucet set ....................................... $150+ Replace bathtub (tile incl.) ........................ $1,500+ Installed refinished claw foot tub ................ $1,800+ Replace bathtub/shower faucet set ................ $250+ Install whirlpool bathtub ........................... $2,500+ Retile bathtub enclosure........................ $800-1,200 Install vinyl bathtub enclosure ............... $200-400+ Install plastic shower stall .................. $600-2,000+

Install bathroom exhaust fan.................. $300-500+ Install basement bathroom ........................ $5,000+ Replace laundry tubs............................... $250-500

Install laundry facilities ................................ $900+ Completely remodel bathroom ................... $5,000+

Install kitchen sink: Single ........................................................ $300+ Double....................................................... $400+ Install dishwasher ................................ $300-600+ Install garbage disposal......................... $300-500+ Install kitchen range hood ..................... $200-500+ Install sewage ejector pump ............... $800-1,500+ Connect to municipal sewer ...................... $2,500+ Snake out sewer obstruction..................... $100-250 Repair collapsed sewer line ....................... $1,000+ Replace sump pump ............................... $150-250

INTERIOR

Drywall over plaster....................... $1.50-2.50/sq.ft. Remove plaster, add drywall........... $3.50-4.50/sq.ft. Spray stipple on existing ceiling .................. $1./sq.ft. Install drop ceiling................................ $3-5/sq.ft.+

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Install drywall on unfinished basement ceiling ................................................ $2-3/sq.ft.+ Sand/refinish hardwood floors.............. $1.50-4/sq.ft. Install hardwood floor: 3/8" thick....................................... $4.50-8/sq.ft.+ ?" thick ........................................... $7-12/sq.ft.+ Install parquet flooring .......................... $4-7/sq.ft.+ Install ceramic floor tiles .................................. $7+ Install vinyl floor tiles .............................. $3./sq.ft.+ Install vinyl sheet flooring......................... $5/sq.ft.+ Install wall to wall carpet: Synthetic............................................. $20/sq.yd.+ Wool................................................... $60/sq.yd.+ Install underpad.....................................$5/sq.yd.+

Replacement windows: Sliding ............................................... $25-40/sq.ft. Casement........................................... $35-50/sq.ft. Awning .............................................. $35-50/sq.ft. Double hung ...................................... $35-50/sq.ft. Fixed ................................................. $25-40/sq.ft. Bay ................................................... $40-65/sq.ft. Storm ............................................. $125-250each

Install masonry fireplace: Single flue chimney.................................. $6,000+ From rough-in.......................................... $2,000+ Install zero clearance gas fireplace ............. $3,000+ Convert wood to gas fireplace .................... $1,500+ Install glass door on fireplace........................ $300+ Clean fireplace chimney flue....................... $75-150 Install fireplace damper................................ $300+

Install interior hollow core door.............. $150-250+ Install interior custom wood door .................. $400+ Install interior French doors .......................... $700+ Install louvered closet doors................... $150-250+ Install mirrored closet doors....................... $1,000+

Install exterior solid wood door............ $600-1,200+

Install exterior insulated metal door ........ $600-900+

Install sliding glass doors: Brick wall...................................... $2,500-3,500+ Wood frame wall ............................ $2,000-2,500+ Replace sliding glass door ............... $1,000-1,700+ Install skylight ............................... $1,000-3,000+

Completely remodel kitchen .................... $10,000+ Install kitchen cabinets ........................ $250/lin.ft.+ Install kitchen counter ........................... $25/lin.ft.+ Install ceiling fan......................................... $200+ Install conventional alarm system............... $1,000+ Install central vac system ................... $800-2,000+ Canister only ....................................... $500-1,000 Paint interior (whole house)....................... $2,000+ Hang wallpaper ......................................... $2/sq.ft.

Epoxy injection of foundation cracks ... $300-400each Repair foundation crack from exterior.......... $1,500+

When obtaining quotations, we suggest that you receive at least 3 quotes from qualified professionals. You should try to ensure that the contractors are all using the same quality materials and layout of the facilities so that they can be compared. In addition, you should ask for the contractor's experience, references, scheduling and insurance coverage.

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