| Roofing
- Flashings - Chimneys |
| Install
conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles |
$1.25 - $2
/ sq. ft. |
| Strip and
re-shingle with conventional shingles |
$2 - $3 /
sq. ft |
| Strip and
re-roof with cedar shingles |
$5 - $7
per sq. ft. |
| Strip and
replace built-up tar and gravel roof |
$4 - $6 /
sq. ft. |
| Strip and
replace single-ply membrane |
$4 - 6 /
sq. ft. |
| Reflash
typical chimney |
$300 -
$500 |
| Reflash
typical skylight |
$300 -
$500 |
| Rebuild
typical chimney above roof line |
$100-$200
/ lin. ft. |
| Repoint
typical chimney above roof line |
$20-$30 /
row |
| Exterior
Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts |
$3 - $5 /
lin. ft. |
| Soffits
- Fascias - Repointing - Water Proofing |
 |
| Install
aluminum soffits and fascia |
$8 - $12 /
lin. ft |
| Install
aluminum or vinyl siding |
$3 - $4.50
/ sq. ft. |
| Repoint
exterior wall (soft mortar) |
$3 - 4.50
/ sq. ft |
| Repoint
exterior wall (hard mortar) |
$6 - $8 /
sq. ft. |
| Parge
foundation walls |
$3 - $4 /
sq. ft. |
| Damp proof
foundation walls and install weeping tile |
$60-$120 /
lin. ft. |
| Garages
- Decks - Retaining Walls - Foundation |
|
| Install a
deck |
$12- $20 /
sq. ft. |
| Rebuild
exterior basement stairwell |
$3500 -
$5000 |
| Build
detached garage(single) |
$8000 and
up |
| Build
detached garage (double) |
$12000 and
up |
| Build
retaining wall (wood) |
$20 - $25
/sq. ft. |
| Build
retaining wall (concrete) |
$30 - $40
/ sq. ft. |
| Structure
Underpin one corner of house |
$3500 and
up |
| Underpin
or add foundations |
$300 + /lin.
ft. |
| Lower
basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings |
$150-$300
/ lin. ft. |
| Replace
deteriorating sill beam with concrete |
$60 and
up/ lin. ft. |
| Install
basement support post with proper foundation |
$200 -
$400 |
| Perform
chemical treatment for termites |
$500 and
up |
| Repair
minor crack in poured concrete foundation |
$400 -
$800 |
| Electric
Repairs - Upgrades |
|
| Electrical
Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps |
$1200-1800 |
| Upgrade
electrical service to 200 amps |
$1500 -
$2000 |
| Install
new circuit breaker panel |
$500 -
$700 |
| Add 120
volt circuit |
$150 -
$250 |
| Add 240
volt circuit |
$250 -
$350 |
| Add
conventional receptacle |
$75 - $150 |
| Replace
conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle |
$60 - $90 |
Rewire
electrical outlet with reversed polarity
(assuming electrician already there) |
$5 - $10
ea. |
| Install
conventional alarm system fire- burg |
$1000 and
up |
| Heating
Systems - Air Conditioning |
|
| Heating
install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$1700 -
$2500 |
| Install
high-efficiency forced-air furnace |
$2500 -
$3500 |
| Install
drum-type humidifier |
$200 -
$300 |
| Install
electronic air filter |
$500 -
$800 |
| Install
mid-efficiency boiler |
$2500 -
$4000 |
| Install
high-efficiency boiler |
$5000 -
$9000 |
| Rebuild
firepot (refractory) on boiler |
$500 -
$800 |
| Install
circulating pump |
$400 -
$600 |
| Install
chimney liner |
$300 -
$700 |
| Install
set-back thermostat |
$100 -
$300 |
| Remove oil
tank from basement |
$200 -
$400 |
| Remove
abandoned underground oil tank |
$3500 and
up |
| Replace
radiator valve |
$75 - $150 |
| Add
electric baseboard heater |
$150 -
$250 |
| Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (cape) |
$8000 -
$10000 |
| Convert
from hot water heating to forced-air (two story) |
$15000 -
$20000 |
| Clean
ductwork |
$250 and
up |
| Cooling/Heat
Pumps Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system |
$2000-$3000 |
| Add heat
pump to forced-air system |
$3000-$4000 |
| Replace
heat pump or air conditioning compressor |
$800 -
$1400 |
| Install
independent air conditioning system |
$8000 -
$15000 |
| Insulation |
|
| Insulation
Insulate open attic to modern standards |
$1 - $1.50
/ sq. ft. |
| Blow
insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity |
$2 - $3.50
/sq. ft. |
| Improve
attic ventilation |
$40 - $50
per vent |
| Plumbing |
|
| Plumbing
Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 story with one
bathroom) |
$2000 -
$2500 |
| Replace
water line to house |
$1500 -
$3500 |
| Replace
toilet |
$300 and
up |
| Replace
basin |
$200 and
up |
| Replace
bathtub, including ceramic tile |
$1500 and
up |
| Install
whirlpool bath |
$3000 and
up |
| Retile
bathtub enclosure |
$800 -
$1200 |
| Replace
leaking shower stall pan |
$1000 -
$1600 |
| Rebuild
tile shower stall |
$1500 -
$2500 |
| Replace
laundry tubs |
$250 -
$500 |
| Remodel
four-piece bathroom completely |
$6000 and
up |
| Connect
waste plumbing system to municipal sewers |
$3000 and
up |
| Install
submersible pump |
$800 and
up |
| Install
suction or jet pump |
$400 -
$600 |
| Install
modest basement bathroom |
$4000 and
up |
| Carpentry
- Finish Work |
|
| Sand and
refinish hardwood floors |
$1.50 - $3
/sq. ft. |
| Interior
add drywall over plaster |
$1.50-$2.50
/sq. ft |
| Install
replacement windows |
$200 -
$400 ea |
| Install
storm windows |
$75 - $200
ea. |
| Install
skylight |
$500 and
up |
| Remodel
kitchen completely |
$8000 and
up |
| Painting
(trim only) |
$1500 -
$2500 |
| Painting
(trim and wall surfaces) |
$3000 and
up |
| Fireplaces
- Stoves |
|
| Repoint
chimney (2 story) |
$700 and
up |
| Convert
coal-burning fireplace to wood-burning unit |
$800 and
up |
| Install
masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed - in ) |
$2000 and
up |
| Install
zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney) |
$2500 and
up |
| Install
glass doors on fireplace |
$300 and
up |
| Install
gas Incert into existing fireplace |
$2500 and
up |
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