Home Improvement Costs 2006
The following costs are intended as ball park estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are based on information obtained in the
ROOFING / FLASHINGS / CHIMNEYS
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Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles …………………
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$1.50 – $2.50 per sq. ft.
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Strip and reshingle on low to medium sloped roof ……………..…………
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$2.50 – $3.50 per sq. ft.
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Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof …………………………
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$4.00 – $7.00 per sq. ft.
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Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles…………………………………………
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$7.00 – $10.00 per sq. ft.
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Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof …………………..……………
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$8.00 – $12.00 per sq. ft. (min. $1000)
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Strip and install single-ply roof membrane ……………………..……………
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$6.00 – $10.00 per sq. ft. (min. $1000)
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R-flash typical skylight or chimney …………………………………………
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$300.00 – $500.00 per sq. ft.
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Repoint typical chimney above roof line …………………….………………
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$6.00 – $8.00 per sq. ft. (min. $250)
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Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line …………………………
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$150.00 – $300.00 per lin. ft (min. $500)
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EXTERIOR
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Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts………..……………
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$4.00 – $5.00 per lin. ft. (min. $500)
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Install aluminum soffits and fascia …………… ……………….……………
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$8.00 – $12.00 per sq. ft.
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Install aluminum or vinyl siding …………………. …………………………
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$3.00 – $5.00 per sq. ft.
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Re-point exterior wall: soft mortar ……………………………… …………
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$3.00 – $4.50 per sq. ft. (min. $500)
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hard mortar ………… …………………..……………
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$6.00 – $8.00 per sq. ft. (min. $500)
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Parge foundation ………………………………………………..……………
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$3.00 – $4.00 per sq. ft.
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Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tiles ………………………
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$150.00 – $200.00 per lin. ft. (min. $1000)
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Install a deck ……………………….…………………………………………
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$25.00 – $40.00 per sq. ft. (min $1000)
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Resurface existing asphalt driveway …………………………………………
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$2.50 – $4.00 per sq. ft.
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Install interlocking brick driveway ……………………………..……………
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$6.00 – $8.00 per sq. ft.
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Rebuild exterior basement stairwell …………………………….……………
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$3500.00 – $5000.00
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Build detached garage: single …….…………………………….……………
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$8000.00 and up
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double …….…………………………………………
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$12000.00 and up
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Build retaining wall: wood …….………………………………………………
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$20.00 – 25.00 per sq. ft. (min $500)
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concrete …….…………………………….……………
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$30.00 – $40.00 per sq. ft. (min $500)
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Painting: trim only …….…………………………………………….……………
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$1500.00 – $2500.00
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trim and wall surfaces …….…………………………..……………
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$3000.00 and up
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STRUCTURE
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Underpin one corner of house …….……………………………..……………
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$3500.00 and up.
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Underpin or add foundations …….……………………………………………
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$300.00 and up per lin. fit (min. $3000)
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Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings … ……………
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$150.00 – $300.00 per lin. fit (min. $5000)
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Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete…….……………………………
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$60.00 and upper per lin. fit (min. $500)
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Install basement support post with proper footing …………………………..
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$300.00 – $500.00
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Perform chemical treatment for termites …….………………….……………
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$1700 and up
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Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation ……………..……………
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$400.00 – $800.
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ELECTRICAL
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Upgrade electrical service to 100-amps (including new panel) … |
$1000.00 – $1300.00
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Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps………………………………. |
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(if suitably sized panels already exists) ……………………. |
$500.00 – $800.00
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Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps ………………………… |
$1800.00 – $2200.00
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Install new circuit breaker panel ……………………………….. |
$500.00 – $800.00
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Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) ………………………. |
$50.00 – $100.00
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Add 120 volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.) ………………… |
$150.00 – $300.00
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Add 240 volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.) ………………………… |
$250.00 – $300.00
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Add conventional receptacle …………………………………… |
$150.00 – $300.00
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Replace conventional receptacle with |
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ground fault circuit interrupter receptacle ………………… |
$60.00 – $90.00
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Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible |
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type (CO/ALR) (assuming several are required …………… |
$10.00 – $15.00 each
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Upgrade entire house with aluminum |
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compatible connectors, receptacles, etc……………………… |
$500.00 – $1000.00
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Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity |
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(assuming electrician is already there) ……………………… |
$5.00 – $10.00 each
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HEATING
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Install mid efficiency forced-air furnace ……………………….. |
$2000.00 – $4000.00
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Install high efficiency forced air furnace ………………………. |
$3500.00 – $6000.00
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Install humidifier ……………………………………………….. |
$200.00 – $400.00
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Install electronic air filter ………………………………………. |
$500.00 – $800.00
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Install mid efficiency boiler ……………………………………. |
$2500.00 – $5000.00
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Install high efficiency boiler …………………………………… |
$5000.00 – $9000.00
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Install circulating pump ………………………………………… |
$400.00 – $600.00
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Install chimney liner for gas appliance ………………………… |
$400.00 – $800.00
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Install chimney liner for oil appliance …………………………. |
$700.00 – $1800.00
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Install programmable thermostat ………………………………. |
$200.00 – $300.00
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Replace indoor oil tank ………………………………………… |
$1200.00 – $2500.00
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Remove oil tank from basement ……………………………….. |
$400.00 and up
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Remove abandoned underground oil tank ……………………… |
$3000.00 and up
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Replace radiator valve …………………………………………. |
$250.00 – $500.00
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Add electric baseboard heater …………………………………. |
$250.00 – $400.00
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Convert from hot water heating to forced air: bungalow ………. |
$8000.00 – $10000.00
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two storey ……… |
$15000.00 – $20000.00
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Clean ductwork ………………………………………………… |
$200.00 and up
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COOLING / HEAT PUMPS
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Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system ….………………..
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$2000.00 – $3000.00
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Add heat pump on existing forced-air system ………………………………..
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$4000.00 – $5000.00
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Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser ……………………………
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$1200.00 – $2500.00
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Install independent air conditioning condenser ………………………………
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$8000.00 – $15000.00
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Install ductless air conditioning system ………………………………………
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$3000.00 and up
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INSULATION
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Insulate open attic area to modern standards …………………………………
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$0.50 – 1.25 per sq. ft.
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Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity ………………
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$2.00 – $2.50 per sq. ft.
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Improve attic ventilation ………………………………………………………
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$40.00 – $50.00 per vent
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PLUMBING
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Replace galvanized piping w/copper (2 storey w/one bedroom) |
$2000.00 – $3000.00
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Replace water line to house ……………………………………. |
$2000.00 and up
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Replace toilet …………………………………………………… |
$400.00 and up |
Replace basin, including faucets ……………………………….. |
$500.00 and up |
Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets …………… |
$2500.00 and up |
Install whirlpool bath, including faucets ……………………….. |
$3000.00 and up |
Retile bathtub enclosure ………………………………………… |
$800.00 – $1200.00 |
Replace leaking tile shower stall pan ………………………….. |
$1000.00 – $1600.00
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Rebuild tile shower stall ………………………………………… |
$1500.00 – $2500.00
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Replace laundry tube …………………………………………… |
$250.00 – $500.00
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Remodel bathroom completely (4 pc) ………………………….. |
$6000.00 and up
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Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers …………. |
$3000.00 and up
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Install submersible pump ………………………………………. |
$800.00 and up
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Install suction or jet pump ……………………………………… |
$400.00 to $600.00
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Install modest basement bathroom ……………………………… |
$4000.00 and up
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INTERIOR
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Add drywall over plaster ……………………………………….. |
$1.50 – $2.50 per sq. ft.
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Sand and refinish hardwood floors …………………………….. |
$1.50 – $3.00 per sq. ft.
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Install replacement windows …………………………………… |
$50.00 – $100.00 per sq. ft
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Install storm windows ………………………………………….. |
$100.00 – $300.00 each
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Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed in) …………. |
$2000.00 and up
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Install “factory built” |
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fireplace (including chimney, cosmetics extra) …………….. |
$3000.00 and up
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Install glass doors on fireplace …………………………………. |
$300.00 and up
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Install skylight ………………………………………………….. |
$1500.00 – $3000.00
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Remodel kitchen completely …………………………………… |
$10000.00 and up
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Install gas fireplace (cosmetics extra) ………………………….. |
$2500.00 and up
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注:以上数据只作参考,实际成本可能有出入,敬请留意!