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Building Costs

The following costs are a ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical home. Actual contractor quotations can vary based on quality of workmanship, quality of materials and complexity of job.

Structure

Underpin one corner of house $5000.00 and up

Underpin or add foundations $300.00 and up per lin. Ft

Lower basement floor by underpinning or bench footings $150 t0 $300 per lin. Ft.

Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $60 and up per lin. Ft

Install basement support post with proper footing $800 to $1600

Perform chemical treatment for termites $2000.00 and up

Repair minor cracks in poured concrete foundation $400 to $800

Roofing/Flashing/Chimney

Install conventional asphalt over existing shingles $2.00 to $4.00 per sq. ft

Strip and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles $2.00 to $5.00 per sq ft

Strip and reshingle with premium asphalt shingles $5.00 to $10.00 per sq ft

Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $9.00 to $18.00 per sq ft

Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $10.00 to $20.00 per sq ft

Strip and install single-ply roof membrane $10.00 to $20.00 per sq ft

Reflash typical skylight or chimney $500.00 to $1000.00

Rebuild chimney above roof line $25 to $50 per row of brick

Rebuild chimney flue above roof line $200 to $400 per lin. Ft.

Plumbing

Replace galvanized piping with copper $2500 to $5000

Replace main water line to house $2000 and up

Replace toilet $500 and up

Replace basin, including faucet $750 and up

Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucet $2500 and up

Install whirlpool bath, including faucet $3500 and up

Retile bathtub enclosure $1000 to $2000

Replace leaking shower stall pan $1000 to $2000

Rebuild tile shower stall $2500 to $5000

Replace laundry tub $400 to $800

Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $6000 to $50000

Connect waste plumbing system to sewers $5000 and up

Install submersible pump $1000 and up

Install suction or jet pump $700 and up

Install basement bathroom $6000 and up

Electrical

Upgrade electrical service to 100amp (including panel) $1200 to $3000

Upgrade electrical service to 200amp (including panel) $1700 to $3500

Install new circuit breaker panel $700 to $1400

Replace circuit breaker $100 to $200

Add 120v circuit $150 to $300

Add 240v circuit $300 to $600

Add receptacle $200 to $400

Replace receptacle with GFI $70 to $140

Replace receptacle with Aluminum compatible type $60 to $120 each

Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles $1000 to $2000

Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity $5 to $10 each

Replace knob and tube wiring with conventional wiring $1000 to $2000 per room

Service Call $78 to $130

Insulation

Insulate open attic to modern standards $0.80 to $1.60 per sq ft

Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2.00 to $4.00 per sq ft

Improve attic ventilation $30.00 to $60 per vent

Exterior

Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts $5 to $10 per lin ft

Install aluminum soffits and fascia $8 to $15 per lin ft

Install aluminum or vinyl siding $6 to $12 per lin ft

Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3 to $6 per lin ft

Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $5 to $10 per lin ft

Perge foundation walls $3 to $6 per lin ft

Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile $150 to $300 per lin ft

Install deck $25 to $50 per lin ft

Resurface exisiting ashault driveway $2 to $4 per sq ft

Install interlocking brick driveway $8 to $16 per sq ft

Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $5000 and up

Build detached garage $70 to $140 per sq ft

Build retaining wall with wood $20 to $40 per sq ft

Build retaining wall with concrete $30 to $60 per sq ft

Trim painting $2000 to $4000 and up

Trim and wall surfaces painting $5000 and up

Cutting down & Removal of Trees $300 to $1600

Interior

Add drywall over plaster $4 to $8 per sq ft

Sand and refinish hardwood floors $2 to $4 per sq ft

Install replacement windows $40 to $120 per sq ft

Install storm windows $200 to $4000

Install masonry fireplace $3000 and up

Install zero-clearance fireplace $3500 and up

Install glass doors on fireplace $300 and up

Install skylight $3000

Remodel kitchen completely $10000 to $110000

Install gas fireplace $3500 and up

Heating

Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $2500 to $5000

Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $3500 to $7000

Install humidifier $300 to $600

Install electronic air-filter $800 to $1600

Install mid-efficiency boiler $3500 to $7000

Install high-efficiency boiler $6000 to $12000

Install circulating pump $400 to $600

Install chimney liner for gas appliance $500 to $1000

Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700 to $1800

Install programmable thermostat $200 to $400

Replace indoor oil tank $1200 to $2500

Remove oil tank from basement $600 and up

Remove abandoned underground oil tank $10000 and up

Replace radiator valve $300 to $600

Add electric baseboard heater $250 to $500

Convert from hot water heating to forced-air bungalow $10000 to $20000

Convert from hot water heating to forced-air 2 storey $10000 to $20000

Clean ductwork $399 to $600

Cooling & Heat Pumps

Add central air conditioning on exisiting forced-air system $3000 and up

Add heat pumo to force-air system $4000 to $8000

Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200 to $2500

Install independent air conditioning system $10000 to $20000

Install ductless conditioning system $3000 to $7000

Trade Rates

Brick Layer $39 to $57 per hour

Carpenter $39 to $55 per hour

Plumber and Gas Fitter $46 to $61 per hour

Painter $39 to $56 per hour

Electrician $46 to $56 per hour

Drainer $46 to $60 per hour

New Building

Demolition and removal $2500 to $3600

Brick veneer shell (ground floor) $80000 to 135000

Kitchen $13000 to 30000

Bathroom $8000 to 12000

In-ground services $4000 to 8000

Site cost $4000 to 8000

Drilled Well

On Site Sewage System

Landscaping

Driveway

Heating, Air-conditioning, HRV and Duct work $10000 to 25000

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